The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved multiple major infrastructure schemes focused on roads, with an estimated cost in billions of rupees. These approvals, announced during the 26th PDWP meeting chaired by Dr. Naeem Rauf, Chairman of the Planning & Development Board Punjab, highlight the government’s commitment to road rehabilitation, road widening & improvement, and regional connectivity.
Details of Approved Projects
The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party approved 10 projects, with a strong focus on road infrastructure segments. Among them, five major schemes stand out:
| Project Description | District / Region | Length | Type of Work | Estimated Cost |
| 36 km stretch (Lahore-Sargodha Road: Lakisan Pul to Lillian) | Sargodha | 36 km | Road Rehabilitation | Rs 934.2 million |
| 69 km stretch (Sargodha-Jhamra via multiple towns) | Sargodha | 69 km | Road Widening & Improvement | Rs 1.667 billion |
| Road from Chak-59 Janubi Railway Phattak to Sillanwall Mor | Sargodha | – | Road Rehabilitation | Rs 875.9 million |
| Khiderwala-Samundari–Rajana Road (via Chak No. 207/GB & 208/GB to Chak 242/GB) | Faisalabad | – | Road Widening & Improvement | Rs 1.071 billion |
| 47 km reconstruction (Ichogil to Ghawindi-Barki Junction, Phase I) | Lahore | 47 km | Road Construction / Reconstruction | Rs 1 billion |
Broader Infrastructure Push
The approvals reflect Punjab’s continued focus on modernizing its road network through:
- Road rehabilitation of deteriorating routes.
- Road widening & improvement for high-traffic intercity links.
- Developing major infrastructure schemes to reduce congestion and boost economic activity.
This follows earlier PDWP approvals in May, August, and early September 2025, where billions were allocated for urban underpasses, rural road expansions, and city development programs.
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Implications for Punjab
The latest wave of PDWP road projects will:
- Strengthen district-to-district connectivity.
- Reduce travel times between major cities.
- Support trade and mobility for industries and agriculture.
However, analysts note that while central Punjab districts like Lahore, Sargodha, and Faisalabad continue to receive heavy funding, southern Punjab still awaits similar large-scale allocations.
Conclusion
By approving road rehabilitation and road widening & improvement projects worth billions, the Punjab Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) under the leadership of Chairman Dr. Naeem Rauf is signaling its commitment to long-term infrastructure growth. With projects ranging from the 36 km Lahore-Sargodha stretch to the 47 km Lahore district reconstruction, these major infrastructure schemes will reshape mobility and economic integration across Punjab.
