Uplift work to start in Abbottabad: official

Commissioner stresses the importance of honest and dedicated efforts from all relevant institutions

ABBOTTABAD:

Hazara Commissioner Syed Zaheerul Islam Friday announced that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa City Improvement Programme (KPCIP) is set to launch projects and transform Abbottabad city.

He said this transformative project is being hailed as a game-changer for the city and its residents, with work scheduled to commence shortly. The commissioner stressed the importance of honest and dedicated efforts from all relevant institutions involved in the project.

He expressed these views while chairing a meeting, where discussions revolved around the KPCIP project. The meeting was presided over by KPCIP Project Director Syed Zafer Ali Shah and attended by several key officials. The project encompasses various ventures within Abbottabad city.

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These include the beautification of Abbottabad Bazaar, Sherwan Park, the Water Treatment Plant in Chunna, the Chunna to Abbottabad city distribution line, solid waste management, and the construction of a park in Chunna.

During the meeting, Syed Zafer Ali Shah highlighted challenges to the implementation of the initiatives. He underscored the importance of collaborative efforts between the commissioner’s office, district administration, and relevant departments to promptly address current challenges and facilitate the commencement of work.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 4^th, 2023.