QUETTA: Commissioner Quetta Division, Shahzeb Khan Kakar, conducted a comprehensive inspection tour on Friday to review the progress of ongoing development works under the Quetta Development Package across the city.
Accompanied by Director of the Quetta Development Project, Zahoor Ahmed, and Deputy Project Director of the Quetta Development Authority (QDA), Abid Mahmood, the commissioner assessed major infrastructure sites. He visited Prince Road and Zarghoon Road, where he instructed the concerned authorities to expedite the completion of these projects to alleviate citizens’ travel difficulties.
A key focus of the tour was the Smungli Road Flyover project. At the site, Commissioner Kakar received a detailed briefing on the flyover’s status and its anticipated impact. He highlighted the project’s significance, stating that its completion “will not only significantly reduce traffic pressure but will also provide considerable relief to the citizens.”
Concluding his inspections, Commissioner Kakar issued clear directives to all departments involved in the development package. He emphasized the need to utilize available resources efficiently and ensure continuous monitoring of the work. His primary instruction was to implement measures that prevent traffic jams and any form of public inconvenience during the construction phase.
The on-ground review underscores the administration’s focus on pushing forward critical urban infrastructure projects aimed at improving mobility and easing the daily commute for Quetta’s residents.
Meanwhile a severe cold wave has descended upon Quetta and vast areas of Balochistan, plunging residents into a dual crisis of freezing temperatures and a near-total absence of natural gas supply. The harsh, dry winds have intensified the cold, triggering a significant spike in illnesses, including throat, ear, and chest infections.
Local reports indicate a 50% increase in cases of cough, typhoid, and chest diseases compared to previous years, exacerbated by an unusually dry winter with scant rainfall. However, citizens seeking relief at government hospitals are met with further despair due to acute shortages of both medicines and doctors, compounding public suffering.
