ISLAMABAD - Pakistan would support Saudi Arabia and Arab Islamic countries to plant 50 billion trees there, Special Aide to the Prime Minister on Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi said on Monday.

Talking to the media, he said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have pledged to work together to address environmental problems. Green Pakistan, Green Saudi Arabia, and Green Middle East projects were the gift of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to the world.  

Pakistan-Saudi relations are eternal and both brother Islamic countries are knotted in a bond of brotherhood, love and devotion, which is getting stronger day by day, said Ashrafi and added that Pakistan was further strengthening and consolidating its relations with the Arab Islamic countries in the areas of economy, economic-tourism, culture, defense and religious affairs.

Ashrafi, who is also Chairman of Pakistan Ulema Council, said the political and military leadership of Pakistan was of the view that the only solution to the problems of the Muslim World is the unity of the Ummah.

CDA directs to expedite work on Expressway

Capital Development Authority (CDA) has directed formations concerned to expedite the pace of ongoing developmental work at Islamabad Expressway.  

CDA had written WAPDA and SNGPL to shift different pipe lines of 6 inches somewhere else for ensuring the timely completion of the said project. 

According to detail, CDA is committed for providing best travel facilities to the citizens. 

Work is underway for the betterment of road infrastructure, construction of new roads, avenues, ways, and bridges. 

Developmental work is underway at Islamabad Expressway. Two more lanes are being added at Expressway to T Chowk. On the other hand, pace of work on PWD underpass will be expedited and the project will be completed till the May of 2021.

Similarly, almost 50% work on Korang bridge has also been completed. This project will be completed till October 2021.