Prime
Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi today approved, in principle, a proposal for the
establishment for Capital Mass Transit Authority for the purpose of planning,
operation and maintenance of Metro Bus Service that would ply between the new
Islamabad International Airport and main residential areas of the federal
capital/Rawalpindi.
The
decision was taken during a meeting held at Prime Minister’s Office on
Islamabad Metro Bus Project which is being established to cater to the
transportation requirements of the residents of the twin cities after the
completion of New Islamabad International Airport.
The
meeting was attended by Minister of State for Communication Mr. Muhammad Junaid
Anwaar Chaudhry, Secretary to the Prime Minister, Chairman CDA Mr. Ansar
Sheikh, Managing Director of the Punjab Mass Transit Authority Mr. Sibtain
Fazal-e-Haleem, Chairman NHA Mr. Shahid Ashraf Tarar, Secretary Finance Mr.
Shahid Mehmood and other senior officials.
The
Prime Minister directed that necessary legislation to this effect be initiated
and expertise of Punjab Mass Transit Authority be utilized for establishment of
the statutory body within minimum possible timeframe.
The Prime Minister also directed Chairman NHA to ensure timely
completion of the infrastructure and allied works on the new Islamabad Airport
Link road.
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