The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) had government directed civil contractors to take maximum precautions to avoid any damage to heritage sites by construction works, he said. On his return, city developers planned to inform him about the precautionary measures after which work would kick off on the remaining sections of the metro train track. “Once the provincial government gives a go ahead, the company will also initiate construction of the underground Central Station near General Post Office (GPO) on Mall Road,” he maintained. Saleem highlighted to heritage sites. The 27-kilometre Orange Line Metro Train Project is being funded through a $1.65 billion soft loan through from China’s Exim Banks.

Source: The Express Tribune December 17, 2017 10:30 UTC