First Metro Bus, now Metro Train

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http://www.dawn.com/news/1108068/16bn-lahore-metro-train-deal-signed-with-china

$1.6bn Lahore metro train deal signed with China

LAHORE: Pakistan and China signed on Thursday a $1.6 billion agreement for a metro train project in Punjab, the first of its kind in the country.

Financed by China, the Orange Line Metro Train Project will be completed within three years and Chinese companies will design, construct and monitor the project. The Punjab government will provide all facilities for speedy completion of the project.

The work on the project will start this year and will be completed within 27 months.

The signing ceremony of the agreement, witnessed by President Mamnoon Hussain and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, was held in Shanghai.

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and the Chairman of China’s National Development and Reform Commission, Xu-Shaoshi, signed the agreement.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Shahbaz said the project would help an estimated 250,000 passengers a day and the number would go up to 500,000 by 2025.

He said the project would be completed within the stipulated period and after completion it would be extended to other cities of the province.

He said the PML-N leadership had promised to the masses provision of modern travelling facilities and this agreement with China was meant to fulfil that promise. He thanked China for helping Pakistan in this and several other development projects in the country.

The metro train project route will be from Thokar Niaz Baig, Multan Road, Chauburji, The Mall, Laxmi Chowk, Railway Station, Garhi Shahu Bridge, GT Road, Pakistan Mint up to Dera Gujran.

The total length of the project is 27.1km and its 25.4km track will be elevated.

Earlier, addressing a meeting held under the chairmanship of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Mr Shahbaz Sharif said that eradication of poverty was essential to eliminate extremism from Pakistan and the country could defeat terrorism and extremism only by acquiring modern education and emulating the example set by China for fast progress and prosperity.

PRESIDENT LAUDS TIES WITH CHINA: President Mamnoon Hussain has said that multifaceted partnership between Pakistan and China with focus on economic and trade relations, will usher in an era of prosperity for the people.

According to Ms Saba Mohsin, the Press Secretary to Mamnoon Hussain, the president expressed these views during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of conference on interaction and confidence building measures in Asia (CICA).

She said the two leaders discussed bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest.

President Mamnoon congratulated his Chinese counterpart on assuming the chair of CICA. He expressed the confidence that under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, this forum would play a meaningful role in peace and development in Asia and beyond.

The two leaders expressed satisfaction on the China-Pakistan Economic corridor and called for speedy completion of the projects.

- First phase of Lahore Metro (Orange Line)

- 27 Stations

- Construction starts in November

- Timeline of the project is 27 months (February 2017)

- Mostly elevated (25.4 km out of 27.1)

- Few parts of the line will be underground

- The train route will be 27.1 kilometer long, spread from Ali Town to Thokar Niaz Baig, from Multan Road to Scheme Mor, Chowburji, MAO College, Mall Road, Laxmi Chowk and Railway Station, from Garhi Shahu Bridge to GT Road and UET and from Pakistan Mint to Dera Gojran.

 

[Badsha]

Unbelievable. I really do question the intelligence of our people if they genuinely vote for this guy.

 

[justarslan]

Thaktay Lahore Zindabad!

 

[adi_62941]

Shobaybaazi.

No doubt Allah said that he will send leaders like followers...

We as a nation are shodaybaaz and we are suffering.

This clown shahbaz is showbaz, only knows how to publicize his master ideas. Government is giving 50 lacs per day to metro bus service. I dont know how much will this train cost per day to government.

And this project is going to be the next step for pmln to win next elections..


Afsos dar afsos to our people.!!1

 

[dhump]

Baki mulq main log bhokay mar rahay hain wah jiwah.

 

[AZ]

Unbelievable. I really do question the intelligence of our people if they genuinely vote for this guy.

indeed.

http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-7-232433-Work-on-Rapid-Bus-Service-route-begins

Baki mulq main log bhokay mar rahay hain wah jiwah.

read the article, its financed by China.

 

[Ikball]

and what makes you think work is NOT being done on those fronts? only a moron like you would suggest those are not being tackled.

What is the result?? I myself is hydropower expert, And I know nothing is being done for enegry crisis.

We in lahore are experiencing 1 hour loadshedding after every one hour same like in PPP govt. CM punjab promised to finish loadshedding in 6 months.

 

[Ikball]

and what makes you think work is NOT being done on those fronts? only a moron like you would suggest those are not being tackled.

Just read newspaper daily how many are committing suicide because they are unable to feed their families?

 

[dhump]

indeed.

http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-7-232433-Work-on-Rapid-Bus-Service-route-begins



read the article, its financed by China.

And our priorities are that we bring foreign investment for metro trains in Lahore ??? plus do you think it is 100% financed by china and Pakistan will have to add 0 share. Secondly if noora was anywhere near a country level leader he would have some shame to think about condition of rest of Pakistan before bringing such ideas forth.

Anyways he is an idiot so nothing better is expected from him.

 

[cricket083]

It's a good ides to make people fool..Better than PPP etc but still these should not be the priorities.

people stay happy by pacifying themseleves"Kuch to kar rahe hain".

 

[Ikball]

N leagues are foool who thinks PM, CM are working on Energy crisis and inflation. Nothing has improved in both cases. Energy crisis is same like in PPP govt. While inflation is rising day by day.

 

[Ikball]

It's a good ides to make people fool..Better than PPP etc but still these should not be the priorities.

people stay happy by pacifying themseleves"Kuch to kar rahe hain".

Exactly, they should overcome serious issues first. And then bring on these projects. Instead of this train, they should have asked china to help in energy crisis.

 

[Mamoon]

You need development on both fronts. Metro train is really convenient.

 

[AZ]

First Other provinces were saying Punjab is taking their share, they are deprived.

Now I have seen many people in punjab saying Lahore is eating our share, we are being deprived facilities.

Soon lahoris will be beaten up in punjab cities, like punjabis are being killed in other provinces.

the 18th amendment has made provinces autonomous in their affairs, they have no-one but themselves to blame if they are failing to deliver.

What is the result?? I myself is hydropower expert, And I know nothing is being done for enegry crisis.

We in lahore are experiencing 1 hour loadshedding after every one hour same like in PPP govt. CM punjab promised to finish loadshedding in 6 months.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...13932294.53948.155446541150445&type=1&theater

QeA Solar Power Park is another project that comes to mind.

 

[battler]

Peopl will realize the convenience of metros once they travel by it.
I know that because I have travelled by metro in delhi and it is a efficient and cheap method of transportation.
Of course it can get a bit crowded at times.

 

[Ikball]

the 18th amendment has made provinces autonomous in their affairs, they have no-one but themselves to blame if they are failing to deliver.



https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...13932294.53948.155446541150445&type=1&theater

QeA Solar Power Park is another project that comes to mind.

I was not talking about other provincces, read my post again. I was saying that so much focus on Lahore is leading people of small cities thinking like small provinces allegations to punjab.

And 18 amendment is not giving them full power, for example in case of hydropower they are allowed to start a project with maximum capacity to 50MW. Not more than that.

 

[Mamoon]

Peopl will realize the convenience of metros once they travel by it.
I know that because I have travelled by metro in delhi and it is a efficient and cheap method of transportation.
Of course it can get a bit crowded at times.

Eveery major city needs a metro. Taxis (which are quite rare in Lahore in the first place) and rickshaws are either expensive or quite slow.

Metro is cheap, efficient and fast. The same people criticizing it will be the ones using it.

 

[Ikball]

the 18th amendment has made provinces autonomous in their affairs, they have no-one but themselves to blame if they are failing to deliver.



https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...13932294.53948.155446541150445&type=1&theater

QeA Solar Power Park is another project that comes to mind.

You cant make a hydropower expert a fool, All these are JUST inaugurations like Musharaf , Gilani did with BHasha Dam. They did inaugurations but actual work did not started. Actually feasibilities studies will start on these, that will take years, then design and then planning comission will discuss, then budget will be allocated. And these will come into reality after 15-20 years.

 

[Marshland]

Can't fathom the outrage/disappointment in this thread.

Having visited many Indian cities I can attest to the fact that they're a great mode of transport in your part of the world, and helps you zip above the traffic in air-conditioned comfort for peanuts. If I recall - the capital Delhi has a pretty extensive one, and there is also one in Bangalore in the South, and Kolkata in the East, with others in some other cities springing up later this year or the next. Even Colombo in Sri Lanka is planning on one, and fair enough too. I dare say these metros are also or will be much better than some of their competition in Europe since they are newer and the latter were constructed back in the Soviet era or at least several decades ago.

As for the argument that they cost a lot of money to construct, well of course. In addition, all transportation networks, or at least 99% of them worldwide are loss-making, but the dividends they generate towards other sectors of the economy goes a long way to offset this.

You don't want to continue to plough around in your horse-drawn carriage, do you?

 

[Ikball]

Eveery major city needs a metro. Taxis (which are quite rare in Lahore in the first place) and rickshaws are either expensive or quite slow.

Metro is cheap, efficient and fast. The same people criticizing it will be the ones using it.

I dont use it as I have my own car.

 

[battler]

Eveery major city needs a metro. Taxis (which are quite rare in Lahore in the first place) and rickshaws are either expensive or quite slow.

Metro is cheap, efficient and fast. The same people criticizing it will be the ones using it.

True. I am doing by CA internship in delhi and best mode of transport is the metro. I cannot imagine going by taxis or autos as I will be ripped off, and buses take a very long time to reach because of traffic snarls.
I cannot use car as well because my family is based in chandigarh.

 

[Ikball]

Can't fathom the outrage/disappointment in this thread.

Having visited many Indian cities I can attest to the fact that they're a great mode of transport in your part of the world, and helps you zip above the traffic in air-conditioned comfort for peanuts. If I recall - the capital Delhi has a pretty extensive one, and there is also one in Bangalore in the South, and Kolkata in the East, with others in some other cities springing up later this year or the next. Even Colombo in Sri Lanka is planning on one, and fair enough too. I dare say these metros are also or will be much better than some of their competition in Europe since they are newer and the latter were constructed back in the Soviet era or at least several decades ago.

As for the argument that they cost a lot of money to construct, well of course. In addition, all transportation networks, or at least 99% of them worldwide are loss-making, but the dividends they generate towards other sectors of the economy goes a long way to offset this.

You don't want to continue to plough around in your horse-drawn carriage, do you?

We are facing big energy crisis. Our industries are being closed day by day. Nothing is being done for that. Thats why people are criticising it.

 

[Mamoon]

Can't fathom the outrage/disappointment in this thread.

Having visited many Indian cities I can attest to the fact that they're a great mode of transport in your part of the world, and helps you zip above the traffic in air-conditioned comfort for peanuts. If I recall - the capital Delhi has a pretty extensive one, and there is also one in Bangalore in the South, and Kolkata in the East, with others in some other cities springing up later this year or the next. Even Colombo in Sri Lanka is planning on one, and fair enough too. I dare say these metros are also or will be much better than some of their competition in Europe since they are newer and the latter were constructed back in the Soviet era or at least several decades ago.

As for the argument that they cost a lot of money to construct, well of course. In addition, all transportation networks, or at least 99% of them worldwide are loss-making, but the dividends they generate towards other sectors of the economy goes a long way to offset this.

You don't want to continue to plough around in your horse-drawn carriage, do you?

Another important point is that poverty and illiteracy will always be there. You cannot completely eradicate it. That doesn't mean that you shouldn't develop the infrastructure and facilities.

It won't bode well when you have foreigners come over and think of Pakistan as a backward third world country with dirty roads and no buildings. You need your country and cities to be presentable as well.

Metro is a necessity, not a luxury.

 

[Mamoon]

I dont use it as I have my own car.

Suppose your car broke down, will you travel by the expensive, dirty and slow rickshaws and taxis or by the cheap, safe, fast and air conditioned Metro?

 

[Ikball]

Eveery major city needs a metro. Taxis (which are quite rare in Lahore in the first place) and rickshaws are either expensive or quite slow.

Metro is cheap, efficient and fast. The same people criticizing it will be the ones using it.

Lies !!!

Taxis are there in Lahore in good numbers, If you have ever tried Rikshaw in lahore, you will know how fast it is.

Metro is cheap, and is good. But the point is We should focus on major issues first.

 

[Marshland]

It won't bode well when you have foreigners come over and think of Pakistan as a backward third world country with dirty roads and no buildings. You need your country and cities to be presentable as well.

Probably plays a part, but I'd say that you need mass rapid transportation networks for the local populace first and foremost, and I would think there are several millions of those in downtown Lahore that would be willing to use it for their daily commutes.

People from outside Lahore/Pakistan also using it is a relatively minor thing to consider. This is hardly a tourist project.

 

[Ikball]

Suppose your car broke down, will you travel by the expensive, dirty and slow rickshaws and taxis or by the cheap, safe, fast and air conditioned Metro?

I have my bike as well.

2ndly Metro is just covering one route, for all other routes you have to use rikshawa or cars. Rikshaws in lahore are not slow. I use them sometimes, they take to your destination faster than anything else.

 

[Mamoon]

Lies !!!

Taxis are there in Lahore in good numbers, If you have ever tried Rikshaw in lahore, you will know how fast it is.

Metro is cheap, and is good. But the point is We should focus on major issues first.

Lahore has the lowest taxi to area ratio in the country. It is one of the biggest city in the country but has less taxis than a city like Peshawar which is twice as small. I have seen statistics for it.

Secondly, their has been a surge of private and licensed taxis lately, which are comfortable but very expensive.

 

[Mamoon]

I have my bike as well.

2ndly Metro is just covering one route, for all other routes you have to use rikshawa or cars. Rikshaws in lahore are not slow. I use them sometimes, they take to your destination faster than anything else.

Good for you if you are going to prefer your bike in the rain or in the sun and burn petrol rather than the cheap and air conditioned Metro.

 

[Mamoon]

Metro is a very safe mode of transport. In a country like ours, you cannot trust your wife or daughter with a rickshaw or taxi, travelling alone with a male attendant.

Even a kid can travel by Metro safely.

 

[saiyan0312]

Hey now i can easily travel to from chuburji to thokar without having to pay losts of money to rackshaw. I was for inter city train system before they started that Meto bus crap. You need infrastructure development and i hope that they expand the metro train to outside cities and connect them.

They are expanding the metro bus to Faisalabad and sheikhupura so hopefully the cities too will be connected this way in the near future.

 

[battler]

Metro is a very safe mode of transport. In a country like ours, you cannot trust your wife or daughter with a rickshaw or taxi, travelling alone with a male attendant.

Even a kid can travel by Metro safely.

But there is a very high risk of pick-pocketing in metros.

 

[Mamoon]

Probably plays a part, but I'd say that you need mass rapid transportation networks for the local populace first and foremost, and I would think there are several millions of those in downtown Lahore that would be willing to use it for their daily commutes.

People from outside Lahore/Pakistan also using it is a relatively minor thing to consider. This is hardly a tourist project.

Yes, but my point was the you need such basic facilities in major cities. Tourism right now is quite low in Pakistan due to obvious reasons, but at least you won't blush at the fact that your city doesn't even have a Metro.

 

[Mamoon]

But there is a very high risk of pick-pocketing in metros.

There is a high risk of that throughout the sub continent.

 

[saiyan0312]

But there is a very high risk of pick-pocketing in metros.

So is when you are shopping in anarkali.

 

[Mamoon]

And Iqball, once you travel by it you'll realize how quicker it is compared to a rickshaw without the garmi and the turr turr in your head.

 

[Pakistani_Legend]

Kabhi tou khush ho jaya karo, Pakistanis!

 

[Vegitto1]

Good project but not the need of the hour. At the moment it is onlyba gimmick. How will they rum these metro trains without electricity? On coal or fuel?

 

[Mamoon]

Those who are not impressed with this project will be shocked to see the number of office going people use it as their primary mode of transport. Petrol prices are hiking every year and so are the traffic jams.

Ilzaam Khan's fan club know nothing other than to cry and whine.

 

[96NotOut]

Why is having a metro a bad idea? I agree, there could be more important things that are waiting to be attended to, but hey, it's a start.

A lot of people will be using it anyway, and it'll be financed by China, so what exactly is the problem?

 

[Mamoon]

There will always be "more important" things to do. The most ridiculous and bland argument I've ever heard.

 

[amax]

I have my bike as well.

2ndly Metro is just covering one route, for all other routes you have to use rikshawa or cars. Rikshaws in lahore are not slow. I use them sometimes, they take to your destination faster than anything else.

the route is best possible to get most benefits, canal rd is doing fine for the time being for rapid transport b/w different parts of city but it should be reserved for private transport. Most of public transport passes through two rds for movemennt in city; Ferozepur road and Multan road so they are mostly overcrowded. Metro Bus has largely solved the prob of Ferozepur rd while this train will do this for Multan road it will also decrease the toyata hiace nuisance. One thing is debatable that transport network in Lahore is still fine and not that overcrowded first therefor preference can be given to metro bus projects of Peshawar, Multan, Faislababad etc. btw Expenditure is nothing in comparison to Environment, Fuel etc benefits.

 

[96NotOut]

It's still better than nothing.

What does it take to please these people?

 

[Mamoon]

It's still better than nothing.

What does it take to please these people?

Anything that Imran "messiah of Pakistan" Khan does.

 

[TM Riddle]

Peopl will realize the convenience of metros once they travel by it.
I know that because I have travelled by metro in delhi and it is a efficient and cheap method of transportation.
Of course it can get a bit crowded at times.

At times ????? It's always crowded. unless you only travel from Dwarka sec 16 to dwarka

 

[Mamoon]

At times ????? It's always crowded. unless you only travel from Dwarka sec 16 to dwarka

It won't be in Pakistan because the PTI supporters will not be using it.

 

[battler]

There will always be going to be "more important" things. The most ridiculous and bland argument I've ever heard.

The main reason Sheila Dixit (former Delhi CM) was elected for 3 continous terms was because she delivered the metro project to delhi.
They were some corruption scandals against her, but she was still elected for 3 terms, only recently because of the high number of rapes in delhi and the anti congress sentiment in the country, she lost the elections.
So I think it is a very good move by sharif to start this metro.

 

[battler]

At times ????? It's always crowded. unless you only travel from Dwarka sec 16 to dwarka

There is not much rush till 7:30 am.
After that of-course there is. even from the afternoon till say 5:30 pm to 6 pm tere is not much rush.

 

[Major]

There will always be going to be "more important" things. The most ridiculous and bland argument I've ever heard.

Exactly....

Some people are never happy..

Building this metro train would be a great thing by PML N. And if they actually built it, i will defiantly vote for them in the next election.

 

[saiyan0312]

Inter city train system is a great step. I support PTI and am a vocal supporter of imran khan but in the end development of pakistan is most important and the sole objective and inter city train systems is a good step towards developing pakistan. Its a great mode of transportation which will ease your problems.

Had IK done it in pehsawar majority over here would have been applauding that step. So whats the difference over here. I am hoping NS would also get foreign investment in a subway system. We need that too.

And slowly then interlink cities. Metro bus is already planned to interlink skp and fsbd with lahore. Hopefully in the near future nearby cities would be interlinked by metro train too.

 

[Major]

Anything that Imran "messiah of Pakistan" Khan does.

If Imran Jesus Khan had done this, then all the PTI fans would had been going on about Naya Pakistan and other BS

 

[Mamoon]

Exactly....

Some people are never happy..

Building this metro train would be a great thing by PML N. And if they actually built it, i will defiantly vote for them in the next election.

Its very convenient and an excellent service. I'm sure no PTI supporter will use it.

 

[Mamoon]

If Imran Jesus Khan had done this, then all the PTI fans would had been going on about Naya Pakistan and other BS

PTI's free dialysis program has still not been implemented in Peshawar and its been months since it was announced.

 

[saiyan0312]

Its very convenient and an excellent service. I'm sure no PTI supporter will use it.

You are looking at one who will after all mission is develop pakistan. I couldnt care less who does it as long its done.

 

[96NotOut]

Anything that Imran "messiah of Pakistan" Khan does.

The blues of living among crazy people.

 

[Mamoon]

This nation will not move forward if we don't stop worshipping Imran or step out of his shadow. He isn't the man to bring change in this country because he isn't capable. A very immature and volatile politician.

He isn't the solution for fixing cricket either. Get over it and move on. We blame Indians for worshiping Tendulkar and giving him a godly status. Its not allowed in our culture and society otherwise people would be praying to Imran 5 times a day.

 

[Mamoon]

You are looking at one who will after all mission is develop pakistan. I couldnt care less who does it as long its done.

I am talking about the people who are moaning about it. As a PTI supporter, I appreciate the fact that you are not bitter and don't whine. PTI needs more people like you.

 

[Mamoon]

The blues of living among crazy people.

Exactly.

 

[96NotOut]

I dont use it as I have my own car.

Ikball, maybe you won't be using it, but you're not the only person out there, are you?

People in this country can't afford to feed themselves 3 times a day, how do you expect them to own a car? They need to travel to and for from their work destinations, and this will provide them with a cheaper alternative.

Look on the bright side.

 

[battler]

This nation will not move forward if we don't stop worshipping Imran or step out of his shadow. He isn't the man to bring change in this country because he isn't capable. A very immature and volatile politician.

He isn't the solution for fixing cricket either. Get over it and move on. We blame Indians for worshiping Tendulkar and giving him a godly status. Its not allowed in our culture and society otherwise people would be praying to Imran 5 times a day.

Imran khan supporters remind me of kejriwal supporters, both delusional beyond repair.
They think their hero will change the country but only thing they manage to change is their stance on important issues.

 

[jeetu]

Metro is a boon for Delhi. It is cheap and fast. It tends to be crowded but there is a train after every few min. I own a car but at times i prefer Metro over it as i can reach the destination in less than half the time.
Good step by Sharif.

 

[Mamoon]

Imran khan supporters remind me of kejriwal supporters, both delusional beyond repair.
They think their hero will change the country but only thing they manage to change is their stance on important issues.

Pretty much.

 

[Pakistani_Legend]

Let us praise anyone who is doing good for Pakistan, for Pakistan's sake! Please give credit where it is due, and it is undoubtedly due here.

Imran's actions and words are not something gospel.

 

[Pakistani_Legend]

Pakistan is moving forward - what is wrong with it? Let anyone do it, as long as they are doing it. Simple.

We should look at the bright side.

 

[cricket083]

Reading this thread I felt like watching a talk show with hot discussion

Calm down guys,fighting is not the solution of the problems..Atleast they are doing something for the betterment of country,I still believe that these things should not be the priorities..

Mr.Shahbaz Sharif needs to do something for education as well(the biggest problem)rather than making new schools he should bring about positive changes in the existing government schools,which are nothing but vast buildings with desks and chairs,no good education in the slightest.

No country develops with these metro buses and trains,education is the main thing for the development of any country.

 

[GreenKnightRises]

Pakistan still don't have a metro Service???

 

[cricket083]

Pakistan still don't have a metro Service???

We have metro bus beforehand,just in Lahore..

 

[waqar goraya]

It is a good thing provided they take care of more urgent issues.

They are not spending their own money from their empire here.
On the other hand Punjab government is hindering wheat transport from Punjab to KPK. We living in Punjab use the water and cheap electricity coming from KPK and northern areas but don't want to have them our wheat.
Similarly, according to the arbitration award, the centre has to pay Rs138 billion arrears on account of net hydel profit, while under the AGN Qazi formula, the federal government owes Rs475 billion to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Such gimmicks are good provided N league government realizes that they are not only a government in Lahore or Punjab but of the whole country.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

I don't understand the moaning. Yes we have so much to do but this is a good positive step.

 

[akheR]

Rankings reveal state of education in Pakistan

The report showed that Punjab was far ahead of the other provinces with 14 of its districts in the top 20. However, the report warned that Punjab had still to go a long way to achieve the 100 per cent enrolment target.

Like last year, Sindh, Balochistan and Fata occupied the bottom of the ranking with Sindh making its first appearance at number 40 with Karachi. This demonstrates a lack of commitment to follow up on the promises made by the provincial government, said the report.

http://www.dawn.com/news/1108111

Perhaps a metro bus in FATA or Balochistan soon.

 

[battler]

In before [MENTION=72950]c[/MENTION]apt.Rishwat posts some pictures of random toilets

 

[UsmanhailsAfridi]

This nation will not move forward if we don't stop worshipping Imran or step out of his shadow. He isn't the man to bring change in this country because he isn't capable. A very immature and volatile politician.

He isn't the solution for fixing cricket either. Get over it and move on. We blame Indians for worshiping Tendulkar and giving him a godly status. Its not allowed in our culture and society otherwise people would be praying to Imran 5 times a day.

yepp the nation will def improve and it has improved sooooo much under Nawaz and Zardari over the past 25 years....wouldn't you say?

Hope you and your family and the extended family are enjoying the under the table benefits of having crooks in office

 

[Vegitto1]

I am quite content - Let punjabi middle-class enjoy these facilities because they have become numb towards things like kidnappings, rape, killing, police atrocities, fedualism etc. Let Lahoris have all the facilities while rural Punjab is stuck in the last century with their Feudal masters.

Yes, we need Metro train while the irrigation infrastructure is collapsing, we are not making the most out of one of the the most fertile soil in the World. We have sewage water which is being released into our canals, which in turn is used to water crops and drank by farm animals. But the most important thing is to get the unemployed middle-class from point A to point B as fast as possible.

Oh and this has nothing to do with the fact that the Sharif family has heavily invested in the transport business, and more elevated bridges mean more cement and more ribbed steel rods (Sariya) etc. and all material to come from Sharif & Co Factories.

PML-N has only succeeded in filling its pockets and creating a Province within a Province.

 

[justarslan]

I had no idea that we have so many Chinese people on PP.

 

[waqar goraya]

A question was asked from the treasury in national assembly that who are the suppliers of iron for these roads and metros.

The answer came that it is indigenous.

Does not it raise some eyebrows?

 

[Badsha]

Exactly....

Some people are never happy..

Building this metro train would be a great thing by PML N. And if they actually built it, i will defiantly vote for them in the next election.

Well then I really question your IQ level.

Power outages, inflation, lack of a proper education system, lack of an efficient police, healthcare. These are the basics that we don't have and you're going to vote for a political party who makes a metro train.

I'm happy a metro train is being built but this money could genuinely have been used better. We don't bloody need roads and bridges.


Compare Lahore to our other cities. Do you not think the other cities need some development first?!

 

[Mamoon]

^ police and healthcare in Lahore is better than that of any other city in Pakistan. Clearly the most well developed.

 

[Badsha]

^ police and healthcare in Lahore is better than that of any other city in Pakistan. Clearly the most well developed.

You've probably never lived in Lahore then. I have.

Lahore already has a metro bus anyway. Why not spend the money on some other project? There should be a balance between the types of development. If they made some roads and the rest was social devfocelopment I'd be happy.

PMLN ONLY focus on infrastructure.

 

[Vegitto1]

^ police and healthcare in Lahore is better than that of any other city in Pakistan. Clearly the most well developed.

Is Lahore Punjab?

 

[srh]

There is more to Punjab than just Lahore.