ISLAMABAD: In a seri­­es of meetings on Monday, caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq ordered completion of work at Ka­­r­achi-Chaman High­way, di­­rected Frontier Corps, Pak­istan Customs and district administrations to expedite efforts to completely curb smuggling on borders and vowed to ensure uninterrupted power supply to Karachi in collaboration with K-Electric.

According to Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Mr Kakar ordered completion of work at the Karachi-Chaman High­way as part of improving the road network across the country.

Presiding over a meeting on the projects relating to NHA, he said the step would not only facilitate the people of Balochistan but also prove as an alternative corridor to other areas.

Afghan transit trade

Presiding over a separa­­te meeting on Afghan transit trade, PM Kakar direc­ted the relevant law enfo­rcement agencies, including the FC, Pakistan Customs and local administrations, to ex­­­­pedite their efforts to completely curb smuggling.

A report on the Afghan transit trade and curbing of smuggling was presented in the meeting.

The caretaker PM dire­cted for formulation of a comprehensive mechan­i­­sm for provision of employment opportunities to the local people through social safety and imparting of skill sets.

He also direc­ted the Ministry of Commerce to ensure strict monitoring of the transit trade and ap­­prise the relevant authorities about the tren­ds over export of goods.

In a meeting with a delegation of K-Electric, PM Kakar said the government, in collaboration with the K-Electric, would ensure an ‘uninterrupted

Published in Dawn, January 9th, 2024