Murree [Pakistan], March 29 (ANI): Traders along Murree’s Mall Road staged protests against the Walled City administration, accusing it of gross mismanagement of a long-delayed remodelling project. Initiated more than a year ago, the scheme remains unfinished, leaving businesses facing mounting losses and operational disruption, according to reports.
Shopkeepers say a contract worth over Rs500 million was awarded, but work has progressed slowly. They allege negligence by authorities and the use of substandard construction materials, which they say has worsened the situation. The delays have reduced tourist footfall, a primary income source for many traders.
Traders also raised concerns about the underground electrification element of the project, which has not been completed. The overhead electrical system remains exposed and vulnerable; even mild rain, snowfall, or wind causes frequent power outages that interrupt business and damage expensive electronic equipment. Merchants warned that further delays in moving electricity underground could endanger life and property, and held the administration accountable for any mishaps.
The Murree business community has appealed to senior officials, including Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Aurangzeb, as well as the Rawalpindi Division Commissioner and the Murree Deputy Commissioner, to step in. They demand prompt completion of the project, strict action against those responsible, and improved construction standards to prevent further economic harm and protect public safety. (ANI)
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