CM KP proposes extension of Swat Motorway from Chakdra to Mingora

PESHAWAR, Mar 10 (APP):Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan Sunday proposed extension of Swat Motorway from Chakdra to Mingora to federal government pleading it would help promote tourism, industry as well as generate opportunities of employment in the region.
He directed the relevant quarters to send papers to this effect to the federal government. The decision to this effect was made in a meeting held in Peshawar with Chief Minister Mahmood Khan in the chair.
Minister for Communications Akbar Ayub, Secretary Communications, Chief of Strategic Support Unit, MD Pakhtunkhwa Highways and others were also present on this occasion.
The meeting was briefed in detail about the second extension of Swat Motorway i.e. from Chakdara to Mingora covering 41 kilometers with an estimated cost of rupees 31881 million.
Cost of the land to be acquired for this purpose and construction of the road include in the said estimated cost. Two interchanges, three bridges, 43 culverts and 27 underpasses are proposed in the said project.
Speaking on this occasion, the Chief Minister hinted the National Highway Authority would carry out the proposed.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister was also briefed about new schemes of Housing Department, Nishtarabad Commercial multiplex, City Centre, Hangu Township, Swat Township and others etc. High Rise flates of Hayatabad and Jalozai housing scheme also came under discussion on this occasion.