Punjab CM opens ‘Ma’arka-e-Haq Square’ in Rawalpindi

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday inaugurated “Ma’arka-e-Haq Square” in Rawalpindi as the “Signal-Free Rawalpindi” project achieved a record milestone with the completion of five underpasses, two overhead bridges and a pedestrian bridge in 179 days. The project, completed in 179 days instead of the stipulated 190 days, is being termed Pakistan’s first unique initiative of its kind. The stretch from Rawalpindi Kutchery Chowk to the Rekhi Din area has been named “Ma’arka-e-Haq Square”. Prayers were offered after the unveiling of the project’s commemorative plaque. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also visited the signal-free corridor, inspected the overhead bridge and other roads, and reviewed the signal-free 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 most congested area. The project also includes the city’s first state-of-the-art pedestrian bridge at Ma’arka-e-Haq Square. Two phases of the Rawat-to-Motorway signal-free corridor have been completed, while work on the third phase will be completed soon. Underpasses will also be constructed at Race Course, Chairing Cross and AFIC Chowk. A 25-kilometre-long signal-free corridor will be developed from Rawat to the motorway, comprising a total of nine underpasses and three flyovers. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said the signal-free corridor would transform Rawalpindi’s urban culture. Copyright Business Recorder, 2026

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