Railways minister calls on Punjab CM

Last updated on: 27 March,2019 09:20 pm

The railways minister requested for establishment of a university in Rawalpindi.

LAHORE (APP) – Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad called on Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar at Civil Secretariat on Wednesday.

Both discussed various matters including railway affairs, proposed Nullah Lai Expressway Project and provision of facilities to the residents of Rawalpindi.

The railways minister also requested for establishment of a university in Rawalpindi.

Usman Buzdar said that development of every city including Rawalpindi was very dear to him, adding that Nullah Lai Expressway Project would be a gift for the residents of Rawalpindi, which would also create new employment opportunities.

“Steps will be taken for establishment of the University of Rawalpindi and I will soon visit Rawalpindi,” the CM added.

Provincial Finance Minister Hashim Jawan Bakht, spokesman and principal secretary to CM were also present.