Staff Reporter Islamabad
Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has said that the roads played a vital role in country’s economic development.
Chairing a meeting to review the progress on projects under National Highway Authority (NHA) on Wednesday, the prime minister directed timely release of funds for the highway projects to ensure connectivity, trade and employment opportunities for rural and urban areas.
The prime minister said the roads of good standard would also reduce the cost of vehicle maintenance and import of petroleum products.
He said he would personally review the progress on important and major communication projects on a daily basis.
The meeting was attended by Federal Minister for Communications Murad Saeed, Minister for Planning Asad Umar, Special Assistant Dr Shahbaz Gill, Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Jahanzeb Khan, the Chairman NHA and senior officials.
