LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif has thanked Chinese leadership, government and Chairman of Exim Bank for releasing second installment of funds for Lahore Orange Line Metro Train project.
He said that provision of fund by China for this public welfare project reflects the confidence of Chinese leadership in Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Punjab government.
He expressed gratitude to Chinese government, leadership and the people of China for releasing second installment of funds for Lahore Orange Line Metro Train after the first installment of Rs 33 billion.
The chief minister said that by describing Lahore Orange Line Metro Train as a gift for Pakistan, the Chinese Prime Minister expressed his deep love for the people of the country.
Meanwhile, talking to elected representatives of various districts, Shehbaz Sharif said that high standard work is being carried out speedily on metro train project and a new example has been set by saving billions of rupees of public money in the implementation of the project.
He said that metro train project would prove to be a trendsetter. He said that despite propaganda by some political elements against Lahore Orange Line Metro Train project, Chinese leadership has proved its friendship with Pakistan by providing more funds for the project.
The chief minister said that Lahore Orange Line Metro Train project is a shining example of Pak-China friendship and a new era of friendly relations between the two countries will begin with the completion of the project.
He said that Lahore Orange Line Metro Train is a unique project in the country’s history and billions of rupees of the poor nation have been saved on this project. He said that those opposing this splendid project are in fact opposing prosperity of the common people.
The chief minister said that provision of modern and safe transport facilities of international standard to the citizens is among the priorities of the government.
Shehbaz Sharif said that the project will revolutionise transport system and change transport culture. He said that initially 2.5 lakh citizens will benefit from this project daily while their number will later increase to five lakh. He said that distance of 2.5 hours will be covered in only 45 minutes.
The chief minister said that all development schemes are being completed in the province under the policy of transparency and Lahore Orange Line Metro Train project will also be a masterpiece of transparency, standard and speed.
He said that Lahore Orange Line Metro Train project is a shining example of utilization of public money on the masses and such projects minimize the gulf between the rich and the poor.
The parliamentarians congratulated the Chief Minister on the release of second installment of funds for Lahore Orange Line Metro Train project and said that this splendid project will raise the living standard of the people.
Those who met the Chief Minister included Syed Muhammad Ashiq Husain Shah, Mian Imtiaz Ahmed, Nasir Iqbal Bosal and Shafqat Mehmood. Mansha Ullah Butt MPA was also present on the occasion.
