Federal Minister for Communications Aleem Khan has directed the timely completion of the N-55 highway in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He emphasized that delays in projects increase costs and stressed that there will be no compromise on quality.
A high-level meeting was held under the chairmanship of Aleem Khan, focusing on major National Highway Authority (NHA) projects. Officials provided detailed briefings on both ongoing and completed development projects across the province.
During the meeting, it was reported that several NHA highways in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including the Kohat-Jhand, Pindi Gheb, and Old Bannu roads, have been completed. These highways are expected to be inaugurated soon by the Prime Minister.
Officials also informed Aleem Khan that the Kohat section of Indus Highway N-55 and the Peshawar Northern Bypass are expected to be finished by June 2026. Similarly, the Chitral-Shandur and Shandur-Gilgit sections of Highway N-140 are projected to be completed by December 2026.
The minister instructed NHA officials to take strict action against unnecessary payments. He stressed that payments for highway construction and maintenance will only be made after site visits by the NHA Chairman.
Aleem Khan further decided to personally visit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to inspect ongoing projects. He also directed the NHA to accelerate work on the Kohat section (N-55) and provide a list of projects requiring cash flow support.
The minister asked the NHA to promptly resolve pending issues with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and ensured that all development projects must receive regular approval from the NHA Board.
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This initiative highlights the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Aleem Khan’s directives aim to ensure timely completion of key highways, benefiting commuters, trade, and overall regional connectivity.
