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Express Tribune
24-02-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
No payment made to bike lane contractor: Azma
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has clarified that the paint used on bike lanes in the Lahore was applied by a local company on a trial basis under a one-year guarantee. She emphasised in a statement that Punjab government funds had not been spent and no payment had been made to the company. "As part of the trial phase, the same firm will reapply the paint at no additional cost," she stated, responding to recent comments by Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Adviser Barrister Saif. Drawing a comparison of the matter with Peshawar's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, she said, "Over the past five years, the Peshawar BRT has faced persistent inefficiencies, with more downtime than operational time, and has been frequently involved in accidents." She added, "The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government still owes Rs60 billion for the Peshawar Metro project, with the BRT case pending in an international court." She said Barrister Saif is deflecting attention from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's shortcomings by unfairly targeting Punjab's progress. "Those unable to demonstrate their own government's achievements often resort to undermining others' successful initiatives," she remarked. She said, "To date, the K-P government's spokesperson has failed to present any report on his chief minister's performance. Meanwhile, citizens in K-P continue to risk their lives crossing rivers on makeshift rafts and containers." The minister stated, "Following the successful launches of the Metro Bus and Orange Train systems, Punjab is now advancing plans for tram services and the underground Metro Green Line project to further enhance urban mobility."
Express Tribune
24-02-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Punjab govt unveils plan for world-class travel infrastructure
Listen to article The Punjab government has made a significant announcement to provide citizens with world-class travel facilities in the province. The move comes in response to statements made by Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Information Adviser Barrister Saif, which were addressed by Punjab government spokesperson and Provincial Minister for Information, Azma Bokhari. She clarified that the repainting of the biker lane, which was initially done by a local company on a one-year warranty, would now be redone by the same company. She stated that no funds from the Punjab government had been spent on this work, and the project had not caused any financial loss to the government. Addressing criticisms of the Peshawar BRT, Bokhari highlighted that it had faced multiple issues over the past five years, including delays and accidents. She pointed out that the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government still owes Rs60 billion for the Peshawar Metro project. The case surrounding the Peshawar BRT is currently ongoing in an international court. Bokhari also criticised Barrister Saif for continuously targeting Punjab with negative comments, while not providing any information on the performance of the KP government. She noted that in KP, people still rely on makeshift methods, like crossing rivers in boats and using bikes to navigate through floods. Emphasising the government's focus on modern transport, Bokhari said Punjab is advancing with metro buses, the Orange Line train, and now the introduction of trams and an underground Green Line, all aimed at providing citizens with international-standard travel facilities.
