Ravi Urban project important for Lahore's economic, social development: PM Imran.

ISLAMABAD -- Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said the Ravi Urban Development Project was significant for the economic and social uplift of Lahore and would generate immense job opportunities.

'The completion of the project will not only increase economic activity, but also create employment opportunities through quality construction on unused land,' the Prime Minister said while chairing a meeting regarding development projects of Punjab's provincial capital.

The review meeting discussed progress on projects including Ravi Urban Development, Central Business District, relocation of Walton Airport and provision of affordable housing to the people in adjoining small towns, under the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan.

The meeting was attended by Special Assistant Dr. Shahbaz Gill, Chairman Naya Pakistan Housing Authority Lt. Gen. (retd) Anwar Ali Haider and senior officials.

Provincial Finance Minister Makhdoom Hashim Jawan Bakht, Adviser to Punjab Chief Minister Dr. Salman Shah, Special Assistant to CM Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan, Chairman Ravi Urban Development Authority Rashid Aziz and senior officials attended the meeting through video-link.

The meeting was informed that negotiations with the consultants and design issues in the Ravi City project had entered its final stages.

The meeting was updated about the progress regarding waste water plant and the steps being taken to organize an investors'...