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Road network planned to reach Central Asian States
SHR Jahfery
Islamabad—Federal Minister for Communication Dr Arbab Alamgir Khan
has said that all Mega Projects would be completed despite law and
order problems, and urged politicians to think above personal
interests and join hands to restore law & order situation and
improving public order, which is extremely vital for the development
of the country. The spokesperson for Ministry of Communication here
that the Minister said said that new alignment has been proposed for
Peshwar- Torkham Expressway and its work would be completed in one
month. The Minister urged that every person of the country should
take part in peace activities, so that all the mega projects could
run in the country.
He said that joint efforts are necessary for normalizing the law &
order situation in NWFP. He also said that he has open door policy
to resolve the problems of the people. The minister further said
that the work on Lowari Tunnel has been completed up to 95 percent
and entire work would be completed by January 15, 2009 at the cost
of Rs.7 billions. He said that due to the construction of Lowari Top
Tunnel, the people of chitral and other linked districts would feel
ease and it would also be linked with the Central Asian States.
He said that steps have been taken to initiate work on Peshawar
Northern Bypass, which would be completed in 15 days and this
project would run with the help of Asian Development Bank at a cost
of Rs.4 billions. He said that it would be a six lane express
highway, which would connect Peshawar with Afghanistan through
Charsadda, and Torkhum. He said that due to this project the traffic
of Peshawar city will be smooth lined. He said that government was
focusing on construction of highway projects in Balochsitan and
Sindh province, as well. He further said that Karakuram Highway will
greatly help in construction of Diamir Basha Dam, which is being
completed by the Chinese.
Dr.Arbab said that Gwadar is being linked with Europe and Central
Asian Countries by road and rail, which would be a hub of all future
trade activities. He said that this would also strengthen the
economic conditions of the country. He said that focus was being
made to complete mega projects on BOTs basis and majority of
projects have been in full swing in Balochistan. The Minister highly
lauded the professionalism of National Highways and Motorways Police
and vowed to provide every possible facility to them to more
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