DSC meeting chaired by Secretary Babar Khan reviews road projects in Usta Muhammad and Sohbatpur

QUETTA: An important meeting of the Departmental Sub-Committee (DSC) was held under the chairmanship of Communication and Works Department Secretary Babar Khan. It reviewed in detail the department’s proposed development projects in the districts of Usta Muhammad and Sohbatpur.

DSC meetings are being held daily under the vision of Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti, the special directions of Provincial Minister for Communication and Works Mir Saleem Ahmed Khosa and the supervision of Secretary Communication and Works Babar Khan. The aim is to start these schemes in the province as soon as possible.

Nasirabad Zone Chief Engineer Muhammad Bashir Nasir, officials of Planning and Development (P&D) and Finance, and the executive engineers concerned attended the meeting.

Approval of new road projects recommended

The meeting discussed in detail the road development projects of the Communication and Works Department in both districts. The officials concerned gave a comprehensive briefing on the feasibility, estimated cost, technical aspects and proposed completion period of the projects.

The meeting stressed that ongoing development projects should be completed within the set time and to a high standard, so that better and safer travel facilities are ensured for the public.

The Departmental Sub-Committee recommended approval of several new road infrastructure projects, as well as a number of schemes for the construction and repair of roads. The meeting decided that all legal, administrative and technical requirements would be completed on time, so that work on the approved projects could begin as soon as possible.

On the occasion, Secretary Communication and Works Babar Khan said that transparency, quality and timely completion must be ensured in development projects at all costs. He directed the officers concerned to make the system of supervision and monitoring of projects more effective. He said no negligence or unnecessary delay would be tolerated.

Photo: Courtesy DGPR Balochistan