Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Saturday said that the provision of modern parking facilities to citizens is an important priority of the Punjab government and setting up Lahore Parking Company is a commendable step forward in this regard.
Presiding over a high-level meeting regarding the establishment of parking systems, he said that resources were being directed to set up automated parking systems across the city. He said that a Tukish company, Ozpak, was providing expertise in this regard. He further said that a plan should be evolved for a joint venture with Ozpak to provide an updgraded parking system to citizens. The CM said that sites for parking spaces should be identified and upgraded to accommodate the plan for Lahore Parking Company.
Lahore Parking Company Chief Executive Officer Mian Shakeel informed the chief minister that 28 parking zones were being improved under a phased programme. He said that a survey of each road of Lahore was being conducted and if the need was felt, parking plazas would be established in various locations.
Upgraded parking spaces coming soon, says Shahbaz
