NHA Told to Prioritise Viable Road Projects
He also wants realistic costs, clear timelines and feasibility studies backed by the Asian Development Bank.
Federal Minister Ahad Khan Cheema has directed the National Highway Authority (NHA) to prioritise financially viable projects and prepare a practical business plan to improve long-term financial stability. The National Highway Authority direction is about which projects should come first.
It does not name a road that has been cancelled.
What the National Highway Authority was told to prepare
Cheema called for realistic cost assessments, clear project timelines and feasibility studies with support from the Asian Development Bank. The government says external borrowing should not reduce NHA's allocation under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP).
Our verdict
The instruction is to prefer projects that can pay their way, with real costs, timelines and ADB-backed feasibility work. The PSDP share is meant to stay in place even if the authority borrows.
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Frequently asked questions
Who issued the direction?
Federal Minister Ahad Khan Cheema.
What should the NHA prioritise?
Financially viable projects, and a practical business plan for long-term stability.
What studies did he ask for?
Realistic cost assessments, clear timelines and feasibility studies with Asian Development Bank support.
What happens to the PSDP allocation?
The government says external borrowing should not reduce the NHA allocation under the PSDP.
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