In line with directive of Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Imran Khan on reaching out to the public through holding Khuli Kachehris by organizations under the Federal Government, Member Planning NHA Muhammad Naveed Iqbal Wahla held E-Kachehri at headoffice of the Authority through NHA official Facebook Page and answered to the questions placed by the people all over the country.

In his opening remarks, Member Planning NHA Muhammad Naveed Iqbal Wahla said, road infrastructure plays vital role in socio-economic uplift of the country and that the responsibility for construction and maintenance of motorways, national highways and strategic roads in the country is assigned to National Highway Authority. A major chunk of trade traffic and transportation of passengers is associated with NHA road network. Presently, NHA is developing epoch making China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project gradually.

Giving answers to the questions in E-Kachehri, he said, Maintenance units of NHA have started working for repair and maintenance of roads affected by the previous spell of heavy rains. Speaking about Rate of NOC Fee of NHA Right of Way (ROW) he said, income received for NOC’s and Toll Plazas is used for Maintenance of road network and NHA is endeavoring to enhance its fund generating resources.

In order to ensure quality construction of roads, consultants are appointed. Documentary work is being completed for undertaking Sukkur-Hyderabad motorway, he added. Maintenance of Potholes on road near Kohinoor Mills Rawalpindi will be started soon. He informed that advertisement has been published for appointment of Consultant on Multan-Muzaffargarh Road. He said, Balkasar-Mianwali road has recently been handed over to NHA, while steps are being taken to improve Quetta-Karachi National Highway.