PDWP chaired by ACS (Development) approves five road sector schemes worth Rs. 1.953 billion to improve connectivity in Nushki, Bela, Kohlu, Quetta and Hub.
The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Additional Chief Secretary (Development), Planning & Development Department, Government of Balochistan on 9th October 2026, with the participation of members from the concerned departments. During the meeting, various agenda items pertaining to the road sector were placed before the forum for consideration. After detailed examination of technical and other relevant aspects, the forum approved five schemes aimed at improving road infrastructure and connectivity in various districts of Balochistan. The approved schemes include the improvement, widening and dualization of the blacktop road from Killi Qadirabad to Mengal Cross, District Nushki, at an estimated cost of Rs. 350 million; construction of the blacktop road from Sukan to Kanki, District Bela, costing Rs. 500 million; construction of the blacktop road from Main Sibi Road to Sonasi via Chakar Tangi, Gazai Sheeranaff to Tali Tankgi, District Kohlu, with an estimated cost of Rs. 600 million; feasibility study for a dual road to Saryab Adda Access Road, Quetta, costing Rs. 5 million; and construction of a bridge on Soreh Road, Dureji, District Hub, at a revised cost of Rs. 498.105 million. The approved schemes have a combined estimated cost of approximately Rs. 1.953 billion and are intended to contribute to improved road infrastructure and connectivity in the respective areas. The forum’s deliberations focused on the technical and other relevant aspects of the proposals to support informed decisions regarding development interventions in the province.