A high-level meeting to revamp and restructure the National Highway Authority (NHA) was held today under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Communications, Mr. Abdul Aleem Khan.
Consultants from Ferguson briefed the Minister on the proposed restructuring plan of the NHA, aligning it with best corporate governance practices since it operates as a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE).
Mr. Abdul Aleem Khan emphasized the importance of assigning officers to geographically limited areas to ensure timely and efficient delivery of projects. He stated that performance evaluations of officers would be conducted every three months to strengthen accountability and improve productivity. The Minister highlighted that smaller and more focused work units under each responsible officer would enhance operational efficiency across the organization.
The Minister further expressed his vision to increase NHA’s revenue collection target to Rs. 500 billion within the next 3 years, noting that substantial revenue growth had already been achieved during his first year in office. He added that the toll tax had been revised gradually to avoid placing additional burden on taxpayers.
Mr. Abdul Aleem Khan directed the consulting firm to submit a comprehensive action plan for the restructuring process within two months. He reiterated that enhanced revenue generation would directly contribute to the development of infrastructure, roads, highways, and motorways across the country.
