Islamabad, September 11, 2023 (PPI-OT): Secretary Communications and Chairman NHA Capt. (Retd.) Muhammad Khurram Agha paid a detailed visit to Balochistan in order to inspect and review the progress of various ongoing development projects and the restoration works on flood-affected road infrastructure. Acting on directions of the Hon’ble Caretaker Prime Minister Mr. Anwar ul Haq Kakar, Secretary Communications along with Member West Zone Mr. Shahid Ihsanullah and his team, made a comprehensive visit to various sites in Balochistan. Secretary Communications reviewed the developments on already issued instructions regarding expeditious progress on PSDP projects and maintenance schemes including Pinjra Bridge (N-65), Quetta Western Bypass (N-25), Khuzdar-Kuchlak Dualization (N-25), and Zhob-Kuchlak Dualization projects (N-50).

During his visit to Quetta Western Bypass, he acknowledged the efforts of the contractor and NHA’s workforce for the quality and efficiency of work. Moreover, he directed the concerned officers to increase the resources and machinery in order to successfully complete the Bypass within the provided deadline i.e., 30th November. Similarly, he pointed that restoration work on Pinjra Bridge N-65 shall be completed within the stipulated time of four months. While expressing his satisfaction on the pace of work, Mr. Khurram Agha stated that it was NHA’s top priority to ensure that our highways and motorways were in the best of conditions and always accessible for the people.

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