MULTAN  -  The Multan Development Authority (MDA) is set to introduce an advanced traffic signal system at key intersections. MDA Director General (DG) Rana Saleem Ahmed Khan said in a statement that the new system was aimed to improve traffic flow, enhance road safety, and address growing challenges of congestion and accidents. He said state-of-the-art traffic signals would initially be installed at Nawan Shehr Chowk and Eidgah Chowk. Accompanied by Director Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning Rao Zaka-ur-Rehman and Director Engineering Rana Waseem, he visited these locations to oversee the project’s progress. The MDA DG said, “To tackle the increasing traffic issues and prevent accidents, outdated traffic signals are being upgraded to advanced systems. These new signals will use a modern lighting system that reflects signal colours— green, red, and yellow directly onto the road surface, making them more visible to drivers.” The modern signal system will also feature innovative pedestrian safety measures, including cat-eye lights on zebra crossings synchronised with traffic signals. Additionally, plans are underway to install emergency signal control buttons to assist elderly and disabled pedestrians.

MDA seals four offices of illegal housing schemes

The Multan Development Authority (MDA) sealed officers of four unauthorised housing schemes, here on Wednesday. Joint teams of the MDA Enforcement and Urban Planning Directorates carried out operations throughout the city. During an operation at Northern Bypass Road, the enforcement team sealed the offices of Punjab Small Industries Corporation and WAPDA Town, citing non-compliance with MDA bylaws and regulations. The offices of the secretary, president, and owner of these schemes were also shut down. Meanwhile, the booking office of an unnamed housing scheme owned by Chaudhry Tahir, located at Peeran Ghaib Road was also sealed, while, the site office of an illegal housing scheme named “Sohni Dharti”, owned by Qari Abdul Rauf, was also sealed.