Outsourcing of Parking Stands: Minister asked Lahore Parking Company for a plan.

LAHORE: Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique on Wednesday directed the Lahore Parking Company to submit a plan within 15 days, saying steps will be taken to outsource on-road parking while plazas and other off-road parking will be run by the company itself. .

He expressed these views on the occasion of visiting Lahore Parking Company in Arfa Karim Tower. Lahore Parking Company CEO Naveedul Islam Work gave a briefing to the provincial minister on the affairs of the company. Zeeshan Rafiq said that parking problems in Lahore are increasing day by day. He said that in this context, increasing the efficiency of Lahore Parking Company is inevitable. He said that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered to develop an integrated parking system in the provincial capital. “All possible measures will be taken for the convenience of citizens”, he pledged. Local Minister said that strict action will be taken on complaints of overcharging. He directed that an effective procedure should be devised for citizens to file complaints. ‘Parking without a receipt is a loss for the company. We should also pay attention to this aspect”, he said. Further, the minister said that a solid monitoring mechanism should be devised. He said that a detailed presentation should be given within 15 days after which a clear master plan will be made because without a master plan it is not possible to achieve the goals.