RECORDER REPORT

LAHORE: Planning & Development Department Punjab is closely monitoring all the development projects and also giving special consideration at the highest level to the projects where international development partners are involved.

At a review meeting held at Lahore, Asian Development Bank has shown satisfaction on the progress of all the development projects and declared all the projects “On Track” in their Country Portfolio Review document. All the Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Development (ANR) related projects in Punjab Province would be completed in time. Asian Development Bank has given “Best Project of the Region in Water Sector” award to “New Khanki Barrage Project” of Punjab which is not only a matter of great pride for the Government but also symbolizes its commitment related to the development projects.

Asian Development Bank has shown interest in supporting other projects in ANR, Energy, Transport and other sectors which show its trust and confidence over the best performance of the Punjab Govt.