LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a special meeting to review progress on various Communication and Works (C&W) and Lahore Development Authority (LDA) projects, here on Tuesday. The CM directed the authorities concerned to eliminate manual slips and ensure complete digitalization of all toll plazas in Punjab. She instructed the departments to implement a motorway-style “one app, one system” at 38 electronic toll plazas to improve transparency and efficiency. CM Maryam Nawaz approved the adoption of a public-private partnership model for the construction, repair, and rehabilitation of five major provincial roads, stating that private institutions would take responsibility for their development and maintenance. She highlighted that Punjab had achieved a record saving of Rs 40 billion through e-tendering, emphasizing that such reforms reflect transparent and efficient governance. The CM further directed the installation of solar street lights along all newly constructed roads to promote energy conservation and sustainability. APP
