Lahore: Punjab Housing and Urban Development Minister Bilal Yasin, accompanied by Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) Managing Director Ahmad Usman Javed, visited Kamran’s Baradari, Nehru Park and Kareem Block Park to review ongoing development, restoration and beautification works.
The visits were conducted under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s initiative to improve Lahore’s green spaces, recreational facilities and urban environment.
During the inspections, PHA engineering and horticulture directors briefed the minister on ongoing projects, landscaping improvements, maintenance arrangements and facilities being developed for visitors.
Bilal Yasin directed officials to maintain construction quality and transparency while completing the schemes within their scheduled timelines. He also instructed the authority to protect existing trees, plants and green areas.
The minister said the restoration of historic Kamran’s Baradari and Nehru Park is expected to improve Lahore’s appearance and encourage tourism. He stressed the need to provide better recreational facilities for children, families and senior citizens.
PHA Managing Director Ahmad Usman Javed stated that available resources would be used to complete ongoing development schemes within the prescribed period.
