LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) on Thursday approved four development schemes worth over Rs11 billion and two position papers.
The PDWP’s 59th meeting presided over by Planning and Development Board Chairman Dr Naeem Rauf approved revamping of old blocks of Punjab Institute of Mental Health, Lahore, at an estimated cost of Rs2.5 billion; procurement of linear accelerator for Allied Hospital, Faisalabad, at an estimated cost of Rs677 million; enhancing capacity and extension of distributaries & minors to feed the Defence Ditches at an estimated cost of Rs1.502 billion; and improving canal conveyance and operational efficiency through lining of priority canals at an estimated cost of Rs6 billion.
The working party also approved two position papers – strengthening of HED secretariat and provision of ERP System for Colleges (Position paper approved for creation of posts and procurement of vehicles); and grant of incentive allowance for M. Arslan Rafi, and Huain Arshad (LG).
The meeting was attended by P&DB Secretary Rafaqat Ali, board members and representatives from relevant departments.
Published in Dawn, January 16th, 2026
