Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says the federal government is committed to ensure equal development of all federating units of the country.

He was addressing a ceremony held in connection with the groundbreaking of Jinnah Square Murree Road Underpass in Islamabad today.

The Prime Minister said development of all provinces is the development of Pakistan and it is the reason that a significant increase has been made in allocation of funds for Balochistan.    

The Prime Minister, mentioning the project of dualization of N-25 Highway in Balochistan, said this project will be completed within two years. He said this project testifies our resolve for development of Balochistan as funds from national exchequer have been channeled for this project.

He said during the last one year, the government team has achieved significant milestones including an improved rating for the country by international agency Fitch.

Shehbaz Sharif appreciated the steps taken for beautification of Islamabad and emphasized continuing the same.

Earlier, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi briefed the participants of ceremony that the Underpass will be opened for traffic within thirty five days. He said traffic choke points of Islamabad are being worked out as traffic jam is a major problem. He said these steps will help improve traffic flow.

The Interior Minister said Capital Development Authority has devised a parking plan in view of the increasing traffic in commercial areas. He said work has been started on parking plaza in blue area accordingly.