Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has given the green light to a tourist ‘glass train’ project connecting Rawalpindi and Murree, aimed at boosting tourism in the region.
The approval came during a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister in Murree.
The government plans to enlist international consultants for the execution of the glass train project.
The chief minister sanctioned several other development and beautification projects for Murree.
A decision was also made to demolish high-rise hotels that block out the natural scenery along Mall Road Rawalpindi.
The construction and extension of the old Rawalpindi-Murree-Kashmir Road was also approved.
Moreover, the government has committed to removing hotels around GPO Chowk and restoring historical buildings.
