CM Maryam inaugurates ‘Marka-e-Haq Square’ as Rawalpindi’s signal-free project hits key milestone

• Signal-free project consists of five underpasses, two overhead bridges and pedestrian bridge completed in record 179 days

• Punjab CM says modern corridor will transform Rawalpindi’s urban culture and commuting system

• Says project finished 11 days ahead of deadline, terming it Pakistan’s first initiative of its kind

 LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Sunday inaugurated “Marka-e-Haq Square” in Rawalpindi as the “Signal-Free Rawalpindi” project achieved a major milestone with the completion of five underpasses, two overhead bridges and a pedestrian bridge in a record 179 days.

The project, completed 11 days ahead of the stipulated 190-day deadline, is being described as Pakistan’s first unique initiative of its kind aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving urban mobility.

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The stretch from Rawalpindi Kutchery Chowk to Rekhi Din area has been named “Marka-e-Haq Square”, where prayers were offered after the unveiling of the commemorative plaque.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also visited the signal-free corridor, inspected the overhead bridge and adjoining roads, and reviewed the project from Annexy Chowk to GPO Chowk.

Provincial Minister for Communications and Works Malik Sohaib Ahmad Bharth gave a detailed briefing on the project.

According to the briefing, more than 200,000 vehicles will be able to pass daily through the signal-free corridor in Rawalpindi’s busiest and most congested areas, significantly improving traffic flow.

The project also includes the city’s first state-of-the-art pedestrian bridge at Marka-e-Haq Square.

Officials informed the chief minister that two phases of the Rawat-to-Motorway signal-free corridor have already been completed, while work on the third phase is nearing completion.

Underpasses will also be constructed at Race Course, Chairing Cross and AFIC Chowk as part of the broader traffic management plan.

A 25-kilometre-long signal-free corridor is being developed from Rawat to the motorway, comprising a total of nine underpasses and three flyovers.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said the signal-free corridor would transform Rawalpindi’s urban culture and significantly improve commuting for citizens.

CM’s message on International Mother’s Day

Meanwhile, in her message on Mother's Day, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz paid tribute to mothers across the world, saying they embody affection, compassion and selfless devotion.

She said Mother’s Day was also dedicated to the courageous and determined mothers who send their sons to the battlefield in defence of the nation.

“I salute every mother of a martyr and every war hero,” she said.

The chief minister also paid tribute to mothers who work tirelessly to provide for their children and to every selfless mother who remains hungry herself to feed her children.

She said a mother is like a cool shade in the scorching heat of life, bringing comfort and peace.

“Allah Almighty elevated the status of mothers by likening His love to a mother’s love,” she said.

Maryam Nawaz added that a mother represents the purest form of emotion and relationship, describing mothers as the foundation of the family and the pillar of society.

She said Mother’s Day was an occasion to acknowledge the extraordinary love and sacrifices of mothers.

The chief minister said she misses her mother every day, especially on Mother’s Day, and could never forget the affection and kindness of her late mother, Kulsoom Nawaz.

She said she had reached her current position because of her mother’s prayers and support.

“Those who devote themselves to serving their mothers succeed in this world and the hereafter,” she added.