Islamabad: Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Wednesday (September 29) performed the groundbreaking for rehabilitation and upgradation of 80-kilometre Jhal Jaho Bela Road, according to news sources.
As per the details, the 80-kilometre road is located in the Awaran district of Balochistan, which is being completed by the National Highway Authority (NHA), at the cost of PKR 11 billion. It was disclosed that the two-lane road project is expected to be completed within three years.
According to the communication ministry, the rehabilitation of Jhal Jaho Bela Road will facilitate the movement of people of Balochistan to other areas and will increase agriculture, tourism and culture, trade, and industrial activities in the province. It was also mentioned that this project will create 3,000 employment opportunities for the locals.
Jhal Jaho Bela Road is among the most important roads in terms of trade prospects with Afghanistan, Iran, and the Central Asian States. Once the project is completed, it will increase socio-economic development in the region.
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