Development works on Rs 3 billion worth projects start in Rawalpindi: Parliamentary Secretary Sheikh Rashid.

RAWALPINDI -- Parliamentary Secretary for ministry of Narcotics control MNA Sheikh Rashid Shafiq on Wednesday said that record development projects of worth Rs 3 billion have been started here in different city areas to uplift the livelihood of masses.

Talking to reporter he said that in addition to mega projects, Rs 1 billion would be spent here on different development schemes in various Union Councils (UCs).

The work was also continued for construction of new building blocks in fifteen schools and seven colleges in city.

The MNA said that mega projects were also underway for construction of mother-child hospital and Lai expressway.

He added that apart from mega projects, construction work of new buildings at schools and colleges, construction of streets, roads, sewerage system, provision of clean drinking water and drainage projects were also underway which would be completed with Rs 3 billion in two years period.

He also visited several schools and colleges in city while...