Pakistan, July 11 -- A Senate committee was left stunned on Friday after learning about a planned 16-kilometre motorway between Lahore and Raiwind, sparking tough questions over project priorities and fairness in national development.

During a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Planning and Development, Chairperson Senator Quratulain Marri questioned the purpose of the short motorway. She pointedly asked, "Are you building a motorway just for one house?" referring to its proximity to a high-profile residence.

Officials from the Planning Ministry explained that the project falls under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP). They noted that last year's PSDP spending reached Rs1 trillion, and this year, 55 new and unapprov...