Gwadar: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has formed a Steering Committee to review the projects of Gwadar and ensure timely execution of the projects, according to a news story published in the leading newspapers on June 10.
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PM Shehbaz visited Gwadar to review the progress of ongoing projects. During the visit, the minister directed that Planning Division release the requisite funds to the Gwadar Development Authority (GDA). He asked the GDA to complete Phase III of the Water Supply & Distribution Scheme for Gwadar by September 30, 2022.
As per the details, the Terms of Reference (ToRs) of the Steering Committee are:
- To facilitate inter-ministerial coordination and remove bottlenecks for smooth execution of projects in Gwadar
- To review the development initiatives for Gwadar and its adjoining areas
- Consider/approve the modalities for execution and finalisation of projects in Gwadar
- Any issue that requires consideration by the Steering Committee
- Steering Committee shall meet every two weeks
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Moreover, other projects were also discussed during the visit. It was decided that the National Highway Authority (NHA) will award the tender for Ratodero-Gwadar Motorway (M-8) Section and the Pakistan Infrastructure Development Company (PIDCL) will be made operational within a month.