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ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan on Wednesday announced that the Karachi–Quetta–Chaman Highway (N-25) will be completed within two years and constructed in line with international standards, reaffirming the government’s commitment to improving connectivity and infrastructure development in Balochistan.
He expressed these views while talking to the former Chairman Senate and Member of the Provincial Assembly from Balochistan, Mir Muhammad Sadiq Khan Sanjrani, who called on him today in his office, said a press release.
Abdul Aleem Khan said that instructions have been issued to the National Highway Authority (NHA) to commence work at the earliest on the Dalbandin–Chaghi Road in Balochistan. He emphasized that the development of Balochistan is the government’s top priority and a comprehensive network of roads will be laid across the province to achieve this objective.
Abdul Aleem Khan further stated that the NHA is working on a special road package for Balochistan, as the largest province of the country by area, Balochistan requires a modern and high-standard road network to facilitate trade and tourism with Afghanistan, Iran and other countries.
He assured that he is personally ensuring the best performance of the NHA in the province. During the meeting, former Chairman Senate and MPA Mir Muhammad Sadiq Khan Sanjrani thanked Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan and said that the NHA’s special initiatives for Balochistan would prove to be a valuable gift for the people of the province.
He added that these projects would significantly improve transportation facilities and provide much-needed relief from existing difficulties.