Islamabad:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has inaugurated the Kashmir Underpass in Islamabad, aimed at ensuring a smooth flow of traffic in the area.

According to Radio Pakistan, during the inaugural ceremony held in the federal capital, Prime Minister Sharif praised the Interior Minister and his team for completing the project in just 27 days. He described the 500-metre-long underpass project as a "mini-miracle," noting that it includes a network of four kilometres of roads.

The Prime Minister also highlighted that thousands of trees have been planted in the surrounding areas of the underpass. Additionally, two monuments that emphasize the Kashmir cause have been constructed as part of the project. The project was completed at a cost of Rs 1.45 billion, with transparency maintained in the award of its contract.

The Interior Minister, speaking at the event, expressed his commitment to making Islamabad a greener and better city for both its residents and visitors. He revealed that three to four mega projects are planned to be launched in the city within the next 10 to 12 days. He also mentioned that work on Asia's largest Safari Park is expected to start in January next year, and construction at the Jinnah Convention Centre is set to begin within the next 15 days.

Furthermore, the Interior Minister indicated that Prime Minister Sharif will be invited to lay the foundation stone for a new cricket stadium in Islamabad. Plans for a five-star hotel from a renowned chain at One-Constitution Avenue were also discussed.