Ishfaq Sarwar reviews developmental projects in NA-50

RAWALPINDI: Provincial Minister for Labor & Manpower, Raja Ishfaq Sarwar said Saturday that timely completion of development projects was the top priority of Punjab government as it would bring relief for general public.

Chairing a meeting of steering committee for development projects of NA-50 at Punjab House Islamabad, the minister directed the government departments to focus on improving infrastructure of Health and education.

He urged them to given priority to locals in project jobs so that we won’t confront any shortage of staff due to transfers.

Reviewing the detailed report presented by all departments, Raja Ishfaq Sarwar said that along with the maintenance and repair of roads; updated report of THQs, BHU and dispensaries to be presented to committee at the earliest.

He said that 33 schemes of water supply have been completed while work was in progress on 4 schemes which needed to be completed swiftly and further directed to highlight the points of clean drinking water in Kotli sattyian.

While sharing details of Kahuta-Punjar road, minister said that re-alignment of Kahuta-Panjaar-Azad Pattan road was under consideration due to impounding of dam water which is Karot Hydro Power Project. It is suggested that existing road which is 59 Km may replace with 69 Km.

He further added that maintenance of Chowk Pindori to Buer Road and land effectees of Karot Hydro Power project were also our key focus and a committee had been established to look into the matter. Moreover, Raja Ishfaq Sarwar said that High ways Punjab had also been directed to repair 24 roads in NA-50 at preference basis.

Commissioner Rawalpindi Nadeem Aslam Chaudary was also present on the occasion.