ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said Nullah Lai Expansion Project holds key importance for Rawalpindi to prevent its residents from flood situation.

Addressing a meeting here on Thursday to review the project, the Prime Minister directed to formulate final proposals after consultation with all stakeholders and submit it for approval.

PM Imran Khan said due to rapid increase in population of the city during last few years, the residents of Rawalpindi are facing various problems and this project will boost investment and economic activity where the people's problems can be solved.

The meeting was given detailed briefing on the expansion of Nullah Lai as well as expressway, ring road and industrial zone projects on both sides.

The project also includes proposals for drainage and treatment, modern construction on both sides and bridges and interchanges for traffic flow with estimate of about 79 billion rupees.—INP