PM stresses timely completion of projects for solution to Karachi's problems
Last updated on: 27 November,2020 11:33 am
Imran Khan said damage caused by rain water in Karachi is due to illegal constructions on drains.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday stressed on permanent solution to Karachi s problems and timely completion of all projects in this regard.
He presided over a high level meeting on Karachi Transformation Plan, in Islamabad on Thursday.
The meeting was informed that more than 100 projects have been planned under the Karachi Transformation Plan which will be completed at a cost of 1.117 trillion rupees. These projects have been divided into three phases in terms of completion.
Speaking on the occasion, Imran Khan said that the damage caused by rain water in Karachi during monsoon every year is due to illegal constructions on drains.
The prime minister clearly directed that alternative arrangements should be made in advance for the deserving residents of Karachi before removing the encroachments.
The meeting was attended by Federal Ministers Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed, Asad Umar, Faisal Wawda, Finance Advisor Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh and Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
No additional burden on home loan borrowers
Earlier today, the prime minister while presiding over weekly meeting of the National Coordination Committee on Housing, Construction and Development directed that no additional burden should be put on those, who intend to get loan on easy installments for the construction of their homes under Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme.
Imran Khan has directed to simplify the NOC procedure and approval process for provision of new electricity connections.
The premier said presently, there is no shortage of electricity in the country and hence, there is no justification of delay in provision of new connection.
He said the government is aimed to provide shelter to people, therefore facilities and simple procedures should be ensured.
PM Imran made it clear that since the current procedure is creating difficulties for construction sector, long process of approvals for utility connections must be simplified.
Briefing the meeting about residential project of Pakistan Quarters, being undertaken, in Karachi, Secretary Housing and Works said 600 apartments will be constructed under this project.
On this occasion, the Prime Minister directed to provide facilities to overseas Pakistanis, who intend to invest in Pakistan.
The meeting was informed that an online mechanism is being formulated for NOC required to get new gas connections.