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ISLAMABAD, Jul 29 (APP):Chairman of the National Highway Authority (NHA), Muhammad Sheheryar Sultan, conducted a high-level field visit to Azad Jammu and Kashmir on the instructions of the Federal Minister for Communications.
The purpose of the visit was to ensure uninterrupted traffic flow on all NHA-administered highways during the monsoon season, said a press release issued here on Tuesday.
Accompanied by NHA officials, Sultan undertook a detailed inspection of the Kohala–Muzaffarabad Road, a vital artery frequently threatened by landslides during heavy rains. He issued immediate directives to officers and on-site personnel, emphasizing the need for constant vigilance and full operational preparedness.
“Remain fully prepared for any emergency situation,” Sultan urged, instructing staff to be on standby 24/7 to swiftly manage road clearance and rescue operations.
He further instructed that heavy machinery must be kept ready on both sides of landslide-prone areas, and that all possible preventive measures should be taken to minimize risks. In the event of a landslide, clearance operations must be launched immediately.
Sheheryar Sultan also emphasized that ongoing work to improve national highways in Azad Kashmir must continue without interruption. Urgent repair work should be carried out wherever necessary.
Furthermore, the NHA chairman directed all regional teams to maintain active coordination with the Control Room at NHA Headquarters, ensuring real-time monitoring, swift communication, and effective mobilization.