The development work is briskly under way on converting the 37-kilometre-long Sialkot-Wazirabad road into dual carriageway, costing Rs 880 million. Official sources told Business Recorder here on Monday that the completion of this mega project would not only improve the flow of traffic, but would also ensure speedy handling of exportable consignments from Sialkot Dry Port.
Besides, it would also play an important role in bringing big boom in exports because of Sialkot Export Processing Zone and Sialkot International Airport are located on this track.
Meanwhile, the local business community, especially the exporters, appealed to the Punjab Chief Minister that concerned authorities and contractors should be directed to accelerate the pace of development work on Sialkot-Wazirabad road for reducing the travelling problems.