QUETTA | Balochistan Minister for Communications and Works Mir Saleem Ahmed Khosa has warned that negligence or delays in the Dera Allah Yar drainage project will not be tolerated, emphasizing its timely completion and strict adherence to construction standards.
Balochistan communications minister orders technical review, improvements to drainage outlets and timely completion of major infrastructure project
Chairing a review meeting, the minister described the scheme as the city’s first major drainage project, aimed at providing a lasting solution to rainwater accumulation and longstanding drainage problems.
The meeting was attended by Parliamentary Secretary for S&GAD Abdul Majeed Badini, Communications and Works Secretary Babar Khan, Chief Engineer Naseerabad Zone Muhammad Bashir Nasir, Chief Engineer Federal Projects Dr. Sajjad Baloch, Technical Adviser Ehsanullah Dotani and other officials. Project consultants participated virtually.
No Negligence in Dera Allah Yar Drainage Project: Khosa
Officials briefed the minister on construction progress, technical challenges and obstacles affecting implementation. Khosa directed the authorities to improve drainage discharge points to ensure faster and more effective removal of rainwater from the city.
He also ordered the formation of a special technical team to examine the project’s design, construction quality and drainage infrastructure and recommend necessary improvements.
The minister said completion of the project’s first two phases would significantly improve drainage facilities in Dera Allah Yar and reduce difficulties faced by residents during rainfall.
He instructed the concerned departments to resolve technical issues through close coordination, stressing that construction quality and timely delivery must remain non-negotiable priorities.
