(@ChaudhryMAli88)LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Sep, 2025) The Punjab Development Program (PDP) is set to formally commence on October 25, followingapproval in a review meeting chaired by Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique held here on Tuesday. Minister Zeeshan Rafique expressed satisfaction over the rapid progress, noting that PC-1 of 51 out of 52 cities included in the first phase of PDP has already been approved. He stated that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz had approved an allocation of Rs 304 billion for the Punjab Development Program, emphasizing that the first phase must be completed within 18 to 24 months. “Every Assistant Project Director and Municipal Officer of Infrastructure (MOI) will be responsible for monitoring the schemes,” the minister said. Minister Rafique emphasized the need for complete digitization of the program, stating, “Transparency is the hallmark of the Maryam Nawaz-led government, and it will not be compromised.