| Rawalpindi: The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) has announced plans to convert vacant areas beneath the Chandni Chowk flyover and the city’s main four parks into vibrant sports corners to foster recreational activities, as reported by a news source on November 23.
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According to the details, the PHA Director General (DG) Ahmed Hassan Ranjha shared that the vacant space under the Chandni Chowk flyover is earmarked for a cricket arena catering to the city’s young cricket enthusiasts. Additionally, a basketball court will also be established in the same vicinity. DG Ranjha highlighted the success of a similar initiative in the Commercial Market Park in Satellite Town, which has already become a popular cricket destination for the youth.
DG Ranjha outlined plans to aesthetically enhance the Metro Bus elevated road by whitewashing all its pillars in a unified theme, aiming to beautify this crucial artery of the garrison city. A collaboration with the Rawalpindi Municipal Corporation (RMC) is sought to streamline the signboards of shops and commercial plazas on Murree Road from Marir Chowk to Faizabad.
As part of a broader beautification effort, the PHA aims to utilize all available vacant spaces for recreational purposes. Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chatha has directed relevant departments to turn Murree Road into a model road, with initiatives already underway.
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The beautification plan extends to the Metro section from Marir Chowk to Faizabad, with a focus on improving green belts and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of Raja Bazaar. Road medians in Raja Bazaar and other inner-city areas will soon be adorned with trees and flowers to create a visually pleasing environment. |
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