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Minister for Industries and Commerce KPK, Syed Ahmad Shah, called on the Deputy Chairman ERRA, Lt Gen Muhammad Haroon Aslam, in his office on July 9, 2010. In his meeting with the Deputy Chairman, the Honourable Minister appreciated ERRA’s reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts, especially in Tehsil Balakot and surrounding areas. He particularly mentioned work done in Education and Health Sectors.

Drawing Deputy Chairman’s attention to the termination of contract for construction of Shinkiari - Nawazabad Road, he requested to review this decision. He also showed his concern over ERRA’s decision not to start construction of certain other roads in the area, and requested if the decision could be reconsidered, keeping in view the future needs of affected areas. He suggested that the complaints regarding the substandard quality of work on roads may be looked into personally by the Deputy Chairman.

He apprised the Deputy Chairman that 918 cases of non payment of housing compensation were reported in UC Kaghan and UC Mahandri, but non existence of such cases has been reported by the concerned ERRA staff, supposedly without proper survey. The honourable Minister also requested the Deputy Chairman for the provision of 500 additional pre-fabricated houses for Red Zone Balakot.

The Deputy Chairman directed the concerned PMs to look into issues raised by the Honourable Minister and submit a comprehensive report to him within a week.

Syed Ahmad Shah thanked the Deputy Chairman for the construction work carried out in KPK, especially in old Balakot Red Zone under the Old Balakot Improvement Plan. He added that after the implementation of the Peripheral Development Plan of old Balakot, the condition of old Balakot will improve to a great extent.