Minister inaugurates Rs292m project to revamp KKH
Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Javed Abbasi on Monday inaugurated a transformative project valued at Rs292 million, the initiative focuses on the maintenance and comprehensive reconstruction of Karakoram Highway (KKH) from Haripur to Abbottabad city.
Commending the commitment to progress, Federal Minister Murtaza Javed Abbasi expressed heartfelt appreciation towards Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Federal Minister for Communications for their substantial contributions.
Shedding light on the financial allocations, Abbasi revealed that Rs55.4 million have been dedicated to the maintenance and reconstruction of KKH, spanning from Haripur to Abbottabad Interchange. An additional allocation of Rs29.2 million has been earmarked for the enhancement of infrastructure within the area of Abbottabad city, he said.
Abbasi emphasized that the up gradation of KKH is not only a project but a promise to facilitate seamless transportation and expedient travel experiences. Recognizing the imperative to address the challenges of deteriorating infrastructure, the minister underscored the immediate need for action.
The minister highlighted that these ongoing development projects stand as a testament to the government’s dedication to enhancing the lives of its citizens. He stressed that the reconstruction and maintenance work on KKH has reached its conclusive stages, assuring the public of the imminent benefits it will bring.
Reflecting on a previously approved project from the 2022/23 budget, he regretted the setback due to natural disasters, specifically floods that hindered the acquisition of land worth Rs3.75 billion for construction purposes.
In response to this challenge, Murtaza Abbassi unveiled a forthcoming venture – the construction of Elevated Portions and Additional Lanes from Fawara Chowk to Allah Hoo Chowk. This visionary project, valued at Rs1.4 billion, is poised to embark on a transformative journey.
General Manager and representative of the National Highway Authority (NHA) and a large number of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) workers as well as local traders and party supporters were also present on the occasion.