CDWP Approves Rs. 60 Billion Development Projects

Notably, the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved or recommended five development projects worth Rs.

Key points

• The CDWP additionally approved the establishment of a National Defence University (NDU) FCS Campus at Defence Complex Islamabad at a cost of Rs.
• Another approved project is the 53.4-kilometre road from Zera to Daboori in Orakzai District, costing Rs.
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• 19.545 billion Karachi Neighborhood Improvement Project was referred to ECNEC.
• The approved projects include the establishment of a Medical and Nursing College in Gilgit at a revised cost of Rs.

In practice, the biggest project discussed was the Rs. 29 billion water supply scheme for Gwadar Town from Mirani Dam. It was additionally referred to ECNEC.

Ahsan Iqbal directed the Balochistan administration to study wastewater treatment in Gwadar to prevent sewage from polluting the sea. He allowed the project to move to the bidding stage but remarked no contract should be awarded until ECNEC approval. IMF Tells Pakistan Govt to Stop Awarding Contracts to Itself.

In practice, the session approved three projects worth Rs. While two projects worth Rs, 11.714 billion. 48.545 billion were referred to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC).

Meanwhile, the approved projects include the establishment of a Medical and Nursing College in Gilgit at a revised cost of Rs. 4.924 billion. Ahsan Iqbal stressed the need to complete the project. It was initiated in 2017 but faced delays due to funding constraints.

Notably, the CDWP additionally approved the establishment of a National Defence University (NDU) FCS Campus at Defence Complex Islamabad at a cost of Rs. 2.753 billion.

Another approved project is the 53.4-kilometre road from Zera to Daboori in Orakzai District, costing Rs. 4.037 billion. The planning minister directed authorities to release the remaining funds before winter to support complete the long-delayed project. It dates back to 2016.

Meanwhile, the Rs. 19.545 billion Karachi Neighborhood Improvement Project was referred to ECNEC. The project will be financed through foreign funding and the Sindh government's development program. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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Taken together, the developments around CDWP Approves Rs. 60 Billion Development Projects point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.