Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, chaired a meeting to review the progress of the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) in Quetta. The meeting was attended by provincial ministers, the Chief Secretary, the Additional Chief Secretary for Development, and secretaries of all departments.
The Department of Planning and Development presented a detailed briefing on ongoing projects, including updates, challenges, and strategies for timely completion.
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Expressing his dissatisfaction, Chief Minister Bugti criticized the delay in the Green Bus project, noting that not even 21 buses had been procured in the past year. He emphasized the urgency of launching the buses by June, declaring further delays unacceptable. The transport department was directed to ensure the provision of necessary facilities to expedite the project.
Firm instructions were issued to all departments to complete ongoing projects by June. He also ordered that funds allocated to slow-moving projects be redirected to active and viable schemes.
Chief Minister Bugti highlighted incomplete sports projects dating back to 2015 as a matter of concern and directed the identification of those responsible for the delays.
He remarked that project delays lead to increased public hardships and escalate costs, stressing the need for swift and effective actions to address public issues and deliver essential services without further postponements.
Mir Sarfraz Bugti reaffirmed his government’s commitment to resolving public grievances through proactive governance and efficient project execution.
