Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has directed to develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure the timely completion of all ongoing PSDP projects.

Chairing a meeting to assess the progress of Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) projects for 2024-25, in Islamabad today, he emphasized that PSDP projects are not only have importance for national development but also essential for public welfare.

The Minister said the government is committed to prioritizing development initiatives in Balochistan. These include N-25 dualization of the Khuzdar-Kuchlak section of National Highway, the dualization and rehabilitation of the Karachi-Quetta-Chaman road from Karachi- Karoro & Wadh- Khuzdar, and the dualization of Kararo- Wadh Sectionand Kuchlak-Chaman Section at a total cost of 224 billion rupees. Other projects of M-8 include the construction of the Hoshab-Awaran-Khuzdar Section-II and Hoshab-Awaran-Kiwzer Package-I, Construction of the Gwadar-Ratodero road project and construction of Wangu Hills Tunnel at a total cost of 96 billion rupees.

He highlighted the importance of prioritizing projects nearing completion. He directed that projects with eighty percent completion status be expedited with the necessary funding. Externally funded projects should also be completed promptly to create place for new projects in the next PSDP.

Ahsan Iqbal said the upcoming PSDP for the next fiscal year will be aligned with the "5Es" framework and the objectives of the five-year development plan.