Aghbarg area to get gas supply this year: Bazai

QUETTA: Adviser to Chief Minister on Excise and Taxation Malik Naeem Khan Bazai has said Aghbarg area of Quetta will receive gas supply by end of this year.

“Gas shortage and low pressure complaints in other areas will be resolved soon. Aghbarg will receive gas facility this year,” the adviser said while talking with different delegations at in his office on Wednesday.

Aghbarg is a town and union council of Quetta district. It lies to the north-east of the provincial capital and has an altitude of 2,056m but is still not provided natural gas.

He said Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal is trying to making Balochistan a developed and progressive province and is committed to fulfill promises made with the people before the election.

The adviser said the government has started constructing and restoring drains and roads in Kuchlak as well as Panjpai, Nohsar, Aghbarg, Baleli and others adjourning areas.

“Issues being highlighted by public will be addressed at their doorsteps,” he said.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 12^th, 2020.