Khosa Orders Technical Review to Ensure Timely Completion of Dera Allah Yar Drainage Scheme
Independent Report
QUETTA (November 12): Balochistan Minister for Communications and Works Mir Saleem Ahmed Khosa has directed authorities to accelerate work on the Dera Allah Yar drainage project, warning that delays, negligence or compromises on construction standards would not be tolerated.
He issued the directives while presiding over a review meeting held to assess progress on the major infrastructure scheme, which is intended to provide a permanent solution to the city’s persistent drainage and rainwater accumulation problems.
The minister described the project as the first major drainage initiative of its kind for Dera Allah Yar and said its timely completion was essential for improving civic facilities and easing the difficulties experienced by residents during the rainy season.
Parliamentary Secretary for S&GAD Abdul Majeed Badini, Communications and Works Secretary Babar Khan, Chief Engineer Naseerabad Zone Muhammad Bashir Nasir, Chief Engineer Federal Projects Dr. Sajjad Baloch, Technical Adviser Ehsanullah Dotani and other senior officials attended the meeting, while project consultants participated through a virtual link.
Officials provided a detailed briefing on the implementation status, technical matters and challenges encountered during construction.
Khosa instructed the relevant authorities to redesign or enhance drainage discharge points where necessary so that accumulated rainwater could be evacuated from populated areas more efficiently.
He also ordered the establishment of a dedicated technical team to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the project’s design, construction quality and drainage network and submit recommendations for addressing deficiencies and improving its effectiveness.
The minister said completion of the first two phases would mark a significant improvement in Dera Allah Yar’s drainage infrastructure and help protect residents from recurring water-related problems during rainfall.
He directed the departments concerned to work in close coordination to resolve technical obstacles without delay, reiterating that construction quality and timely completion would remain essential requirements throughout the project.
