CM approves construction of Dir Motorway under public-private partnership model

PESHAWAR, Jul 18 (APP): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Suhail Afridi chaired a meeting of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Committee here Saturday granted approval for construction of the Dir Motorway under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.

During the meeting, Chief Minister directed the relevant authorities to immediately initiate the land acquisition process for the motorway project. He also instructed officials to establish clear timelines to ensure timely execution and completion of the project.

To accelerate the implementation of development projects, the CM directed concerned departments to propose necessary amendments to existing Public-Private Partnership framework.

The meeting was told that 29-kilometre Dir Motorway will extend from the Chakdara Interchange to Baroon in Lower Dir district and completed with an estimated cost of Rs69 billion.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister described the Dir Motorway as a landmark project and a major gift for the people of the Malakand Division. He said the motorway would significantly reduce travel time, fuel consumption and transportation costs providing substantial relief to commuters.

He added that the motorway would play a vital role in promoting tourism and strengthening the local economy by improving access to the remote tourist destinations of the Malakand Division.

The meeting also reviewed the progress on the Peshawar–Dera Ismail Khan Motorway and Swat Motorway Phase-II.