Lahore, May 20, 2018 (PPI-OT): High level delegation headed by Mr. Wen Gang, the President of International Chinese group Norenko called on Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The president congratulated Shehbaz Sharif over the successful launch of the Orange Line Metro Train Trial Service. CM at this moment said that this successful trial is an important milestone and this great project is gift for Pakistan especially people of Lahore from President and Prime Minister of China.
Metro Train project holds a historical position for Pak- China friendship and if there was no delay in the project, then Metro Train would have been operational today. Our unwise friends caused a delayed of 22 months in the project. He said that Metro Train is a trend plan in Pakistan’s transportation sector. We have to compensate for the delay so immediate completion is my mission.
The meeting was agreed to complete the project work as soon as possible. President Naorenko Group, while conversing at this moment said that speed of working of Shehbaz Sharif is unusual and we have witnessed practical pattern of “Shehbaz Speed” in Lahore and Punjab. Shehbaz Sharif has made possible completion of projects through its speed.
He said that OLMT is the evidence of hard work of Shehbaz Sharif who has worked around the clock for bringing the project into reality. He assured full cooperation to complete the project. China’s Consulate General Long Ding Bin and high officials of Norinko were also present on the occasion. Provincial Minister Aisha Ghaus Pasha, Head of Orange Line Metro Train Steering Committee Khawja Ahmed Hasaan, Managing Director Mass Transit Authority, Chairman Planning and Development, Lord Mayor Lahore, Secretary Transport, Commissioner Lahore Division and other officials were also present on this occasion.
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