Brig. (Retd.) Muzaffar Ali Ranjha, took cognizance of the concerns of the Prime Minister of Pakistan over the unwarranted delays in the completion of PSDP Projects. After showing dissatisfaction over the implementation status the monitoring task has been given to Engr. Aamir Hasan, Member PMIC (former retired Federal Secretary) for ensuring effective supervision of the project, currently under Monitoring, Evolution and Inspection at PMIC.
2. The Chairman PMIC, Brig. (Retd.) Muzaffar Ali Ranjha chaired the meeting held on 27th December, 2023 (Wednesday) at Prime Minister’s Inspection Commission, Prime Minister’s Office, Islamabad attended by PMIC Officers Engr. Aamir Hasan, Member, Muhammad Saleh Narejo, Director and the officers of Ministry of Water Resources and all other concerned stakeholders (Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, WAPDA and Irrigation Department, Government of Punjab) of the project.
3. The representatives of Ministry of Water Resources, Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, WAPDA and Irrigation Department, Government of Punjab briefed the Chairman, PMIC on latest progress of the project; whereas the Project Director of the Kachhi Canal briefed the issues pertaining to restoration of flood damages. After detailed deliberations with the representatives of Ministry of Water Resources and all other concerned stakeholders (Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, WAPDA and Irrigation Department, Government of Punjab); it was resolved that the immediately meeting may be called with all concerned stakeholders of the Kachhi Canal Project under the chairmanship of Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission and to resolve the issues as raised above for timely completion of the project to avoid from cost escalation and time overrun. It would also facilitate the local people of Balochistan who are the beneficiary of the project and will provide water to them in coming Kharif 2024 season.
4. The Chairman, PMIC has stressed for completion of the project in true letter and spirit. The progress report of the project will be submitted to the Hon’able Prime Minister of Pakistan.
