BY: FT Correspondent:
Jhelum—Minister of State for Finance and Railways Bilal Azhar Kayani inaugurated the Sohawa Model Bazaar, completed at a cost of Rs109.2 million under Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s “Barrier-Free and Beautiful Bazaar” initiative.
Following the inauguration, he inspected the bazaar and reviewed modern facilities, including improved pedestrian pathways, street lighting, and upgraded sewerage and drainage systems.
Speaking on the occasion, Bilal Azhar Kayani said that the model bazaars in Jhelum, Dina, and Sohawa would provide improved public facilities and enhance the beauty of the district. He added that the projects in Dina and Jhelum would also be completed soon.
Later, the Minister of State held an open court at the Municipal Committee Hall in Sohawa, attended by Punjab Chief Minister’s Health Adviser Major General (R) Dr. Azhar Mahmood Kayani. During the six-hour session, Bilal Azhar Kayani heard citizens’ grievances and directed the relevant departments to resolve their issues immediately.
Senior officials from the district administration, police, and various government departments also attended the event.
