Islamabad (TDI): Federal Minister for Communications, Privatization and Board of Investment Abdul Aleem Khan said on Thursday that the Lahore, Sialkot and Kharian to Islamabad Motorway should have to be of 6 “lanes” instead of 4, keeping in mind the traffic pressure in the future.
He made these remarks while chairing a high-level meeting National Highway Authority (NHA) in Islamabad.
The minister further observed that the NHA should work on a plan to remove barriers on motorways and propose electronic toll plazas so that citizens do not have to stand in long queues.
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Adopting a zero-tolerance policy in the NHA, Aleem Khan directed strict and indiscriminate action against corrupt officials in the department within a week.
He directed a large-scale operation “clean-up” and said that no “Sifarish” should be accepted for those involved in corruption and only qualified, honest and capable officers should be posted on all seats.
The meeting also took important decisions on the construction of highways from Baila to Awaran and Zhob to Loralai, as well as the construction of a new bypass on the Kala Sha Kaku to Multan Road and road from Sagian to Ravi Bridge. The NHA’s plan to expand the Margalla Highway and connect it to the M-1 was also discussed.
The meeting also reviewed the NHA’s ongoing projects in all four provinces and took important decisions in this regard including increasing the pace of work.
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On the occasion, Aleem Khan said all highways and motorways should be connected to cameras and CCTVs so that every vehicle can be monitored.
The Federal Secretary for Communications and Chairman National Highway Authority also briefed the minister on important departmental matters and finalized various proposals.
