Neelum, (Parliament Times) : Prime Minister Azad Kashmir, Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq received a detailed briefing from PDO officials and foreign engineers regarding delays in the construction of the Jagran Hydel Power Project Phase 2.
Government ministers Mian Abdul Waheed Advocate and Pir Mazhar Saeed Shah were also present during the visit.
The Prime Minister was briefed on the challenges related to project design and the timely installation of machinery. He directed authorities to ensure the provision of additional funds and security as requested by the foreign engineers working on the project.
Prime Minister Haq emphasized that no extra financial burden would be placed on the contractor for completing the project.
He instructed engineers to immediately procure the necessary technical equipment for panel installation and assured them of the government’s full support to make the project operational by December 2025.
He noted that the successful completion of Phase 2 of the Jagran Hydel Power Project would bring significant relief to the public.
“Improving the standard of living for ordinary citizens remains a key priority of the current government”, the PM remarked
The Prime Minister added that infrastructure development in Neelum will contribute to the overall progress of the region and boost the tourism sector.
The government, he said, was committed to utilizing all available resources to complete the project on time.
He said, the current government is taking timely and effective steps to promote equitable development and implement people-friendly initiatives.
