Meeting discusses Lahore's beautification, traffic issues.

LAHORE -- On the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, Minister for Industries and Commerce Mian Aslam Iqbal chaired a meeting attended by heads of various development agencies here In the Committee Room of Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) on Friday.

Important decisions were taken in the meeting for enhancing the beautification of Lahore city besides redressing the parking and traffic-related issues, according to spokesman of Provincial Industries Department.

Addressing the meeting, Mian Aslam Iqbal said that all possible resources would be provided by the government for the beautification, besides maintaining the cleanliness condition of the city.

He directed the authorities concerned to expedite the process for improving the civic amenities, asserting that all development agencies would have to complete the development projects within the stipulated time.

"Lahore is heart of Pakistan and it will turn into a beautiful and clean city. The entry and exit points of the city will be improved especially, "he remarked.

The minister directed the concerned agencies to remodel the important squares of the city to reduce the pressure of traffic. He further directed to plant flowers and install high-quality street lights to...