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The Punjab Local Government Department has decided to further strengthen its monitoring system for development projects across the province, with a renewed focus on transparency, timely completion and quality standards.
The decision was announced by Local Government Secretary Mian Shakeel Ahmed during his visit to Murree, where he reviewed various ongoing development schemes and inspected the progress of work at different sites.
According to officials, the monitoring mechanism will cover every stage of development projects, from initiation to completion. Contractors will be required to strictly follow approved timelines, technical specifications and quality standards. Any unnecessary delay or compromise on construction quality will not be tolerated.
During the visit, Secretary Mian Shakeel Ahmed chaired a review meeting on development projects being carried out in Murree. The deputy commissioner of Murree briefed him in detail about the current status, funding position and expected completion dates of different schemes.
The projects reviewed during the meeting included road repair work, improvement of tourist sites, sanitation system upgrades and urban facilities aimed at improving civic services for local residents as well as visitors.
Senior administrative officials from district and tehsil levels attended the meeting, including additional deputy commissioners, assistant commissioners of Murree and Kotli Sattian, and the chief officer of Murree Municipal Corporation.
After the meeting, Secretary Mian Shakeel Ahmed visited different project sites, including Khani Taak and Kashmir Point, where he inspected the pace and quality of ongoing work.
He directed the relevant departments to ensure that all development projects are completed within the given timeframe so that residents and tourists can benefit from improved facilities without delay.
The secretary appreciated the efforts of the Murree administration and said the Punjab Government is committed to improving infrastructure, public services and tourist facilities in Murree. He added that effective monitoring will help ensure that public funds are used properly and that development projects deliver real benefits to the people.

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The district administration has accelerated development work in Murree to upgrade the hill station’s infrastructure, improve tourism facilities and enhance the overall civic environment for residents and visitors.
Deputy Commissioner Agha Zaheer Abbas Shirazi has directed the relevant departments to speed up ongoing improvement measures, particularly in areas that receive heavy tourist movement. The initiative focuses on main roads, tourist routes, public spaces, street infrastructure and basic municipal services.
Following these directions, the administration has started repainting roadside structures, boundary walls and important intersections to improve the city’s appearance. Restoration and repainting of streetlights is also underway to improve visibility and public safety, especially during nighttime hours.
Officials said sanitation services are being strengthened across Murree, while steps are also being taken to remove encroachments from major roads and busy commercial areas. The objective is to ensure smoother traffic flow and better public movement during peak tourism seasons.
According to the administration, the ongoing measures are part of a wider effort to preserve Murree’s natural beauty while bringing its civic and tourism infrastructure in line with modern standards. The growing number of domestic and international tourists has increased pressure on local facilities, making infrastructure improvement a key priority.
Officials added that the Punjab government’s broader modernization plan for Murree is being implemented at an accelerated pace. The plan includes improvements in civic amenities, traffic management, tourist services and public facilities.
Authorities expressed confidence that the development work will help transform Murree into a cleaner, more organised, attractive and safer tourist destination, while also improving the quality of life for local residents.

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A decision has been made to launch a new mono glass train service from Islamabad’s Lake View Park to Murree, with Chattar Park and Ghora Gali designated as key stations. A proposal to connect the project with Islamabad Airport is also under consideration for the future.
The 64-kilometre journey, which currently takes one and a half to two hours, will be reduced to just 40 minutes. According to sources, the Government of Punjab has shortlisted three companies participating in the tender and has requested financial bids from them. The final tender is expected to be awarded to a suitable company by June.
The project is being viewed as a major step toward strengthening the connection between people and the mountainous region. The train will operate from Lake View Park to Murree Bus Stand, with stops at Chattar Park and Ghora Gali. It has also been learned that plans are under consideration to link the Islamabad-Murree mono glass train with Islamabad Airport in the future.