PR No. 18
Planning Minister Prof Ahsan Iqbal Chairs Meeting on PSDP Projects of Balochistan
Islamabad: September 02, 2024

Deputy Chairman Planning Comissin & Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal chaired a meeting to review the progress of Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) projects in Balochistan. Minister Ahsan Iqbal directed the Government of Balochistan to identify and present any bottlenecks hindering project execution, ensuring urgent resolution. He emphasized the need to optimize the budget, focusing on fulfilling the province's most pressing needs. "Given the current economic constraints, it is essential to allocate resources to the most critical projects," the Minister stressed. The meeting discussed various projects, with the Minister instructing authorities to expedite completion of projects with physical progress above 70%. He also directed involvement of the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) to utilize satellite imagery for monitoring progress in Balochistan. "This will enable real-time assessment and effective decision-making," Minister Ahsan Iqbal explained. The meeting was attended by Secretary Communication, Chairman National Highway Authority (NHA) with his team, Additional Secretary, Government of Balochistan, JCE Operations, Member Infrastructure and senior officials of the Planning Ministry.

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