Pakistan, Nov. 14 -- The Lillah-Jhelum Road project, launched in 2021, has been completed after five years, providing improved connectivity to residents of Jhelum and Pind Dadan Khan.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif congratulated the Communication and Works (C&W) Department on the completion of the project and directed the authorities to take necessary measures to expedite work on the Jhelum-Pind Dadan Khan Road.

During a briefing, the chief minister was informed that the 128-kilometre road would connect Pind Dadan Khan with the Lillah Interchange. The dual carriageway has been constructed at a cost of Rs13.538 billion, with the existing road widened from 20-24 feet to 76 feet.

The project was divided into five sections to en...