ISLAMABAD, NOV 15 /DNA/ – Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, Chairman of the Clean and Green Islamabad Movement, Member of the UBG Central Core Committee and former President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has said that the development projects completed recently and those progressing rapidly towards completion in the federal capital reflect the effective leadership, vision and commitment to public service of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and CDA Chairman Lt. (Retd.) Sohail Ashraf.
He said that the progress made in modern infrastructure, roads, underpasses, flyovers, educational institutions, sports facilities and other public amenities in Islamabad was commendable.
Speaking to a delegation of business representatives, Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari said that several projects, including Serena Chowk Interchange, F-8 Interchange, Tayyab Erdogan Interchange, Murree Road Interchange, T-Chowk Flyover, Shaheen Chowk Underpass, Kashmir Chowk Underpass, Jinnah Square Interchange and the improvement of Jinnah Convention Centre Chowk, had given a new dimension to the infrastructure of the federal capital.
Referring to the high membership fees in Islamabad, he appealed to the authorities to immediately open the Citizens Club, whose building has already been completed, so that residents of the capital could benefit from quality recreational, social and other facilities.
He said that several other projects, including the improvement of the Islamabad Expressway from PWD Underpass to GT Road, construction of the road from Korang to PWD Interchange, expansion and rehabilitation of Park Road from Tramri Chowk to Rawat Chowk, expansion of the loops at Faizabad Interchange, renovation of the Convention Centre, construction of parking plazas in commercial centres and the establishment of a Business Facilitation Centre, would provide significant benefits to residents and the business community.
Bakhtawari said that projects such as the Islamabad Model Jail, Islamabad Danish School, a modern cricket stadium near Sector D-12, state-of-the-art sports arenas in F-8, G-11 and D-12, and the extension of 11th Avenue and Margalla Avenue up to the M-1 Motorway would play an important role in aligning the city’s future with modern urban development requirements.
He further said that the upgradation of the Diplomatic Enclave in accordance with international standards, development of sectors E-12, C-14 and I-12, improvement of Park Enclave, upgradation of Daman-e-Koh, Faisal Mosque Underpass, expansion of Ataturk Avenue and rehabilitation and expansion of Service Road East along Islamabad Expressway were also welcome initiatives.
He highlighted the completion of the first phase of Islamabad Model Jail, establishment of Danish School, the proposed cricket stadium near D-12 with a seating capacity of more than 35,000 spectators, and the development of three modern sports arenas as particularly significant projects. These initiatives would not only provide modern facilities to citizens but also create new opportunities for young people in education and sports.
Paying tribute to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari said that bringing the development of the federal capital into the national priority agenda under his patronage was a commendable step. He said that Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi had accelerated development activities through his exceptional interest, continuous monitoring and timely decisions, while CDA Chairman Lt. (Retd.) Sohail Ashraf’s hard work, professional supervision and practical measures were playing an important role in the timely completion of these projects.
He said that Islamabad was the face of Pakistan and represented the country’s identity before the international community. Foreign diplomats, investors, tourists and other visitors coming to the capital would have a positive experience through modern roads, an improved traffic system, attractive interchanges, a green environment, quality educational institutions and modern urban facilities.
He added that these development projects would not only save citizens valuable time but also promote business activities, investment, tourism and Pakistan’s international image. The development of modern infrastructure would further strengthen the business and investment-friendly environment in Islamabad.
