Under the 'Maryam Nawaz’s Sohna Punjab Programme,' the Local Government Department has initiated development schemes in 51 cities, marking a significant expansion of the Punjab Development Programme (PDP). Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has prioritized the construction of 324 roadside and 34 underground water storage tanks, designed to control urban flooding and improve water storage capacity. These tanks will collectively hold millions of gallons of water and are part of a broader strategy to enhance rainwater drainage and recharge underground reservoirs. The use of innovative lining pipe technology is also being introduced for the first time in Pakistan to ensure the durability of these projects.
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The Punjab Development Programme has expanded with the launch of development schemes in 51 cities, including the construction of 324 roadside and 34 underground water storage tanks to enhance rainwater management. The initiative aims to address urban flooding and improve living standards across Punjab.
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