The National Assembly Standing Committee on Communications has been informed that the Quetta-Zhob road, including Zhob Bypass, has been included in this year's PSDP. However, due to limited funds, the Loralai bypass will be considered for inclusion in the next PSDP, in response to the Committee's previous recommendations.
The committee, which met under the Chairmanship of MNA Aijaz Hussain, took up calling attention notice raised by MNA Syed Waseem Hussain and other members. The committee reiterated public concerns about high tolls being charged at several points on the Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway (M-9), emphasising the necessity for fair tolling and transparent revenue collection.
Since the Parliamentary Secretary for Communications was unavailable to attend, the ministry was asked to submit its response at the next meeting. Furthermore, the committee asked a detailed report from the National Highway Authority (NHA) for the upcoming session.
The Committee was briefed on the progress of the Sukkur-Hyderabad (M-6) motorway. The ministry informed the committee that the project would be financed through the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), following the approval of the project proposal by the P3A Board and the revised PC-1 by ECNEC.
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