Pak-PWD projects in Punjab handed over; Sindh transfer to complete within days, says Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a high-level meeting on Friday to review the transfer of Pak Public Works Department (Pak-PWD) projects to provincial governments under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP).
During the meeting, the additional secretary of housing and works provided an update on the status of project transfers. According to a press release from the planning ministry, all Pak-PWD projects designated for Punjab have been successfully handed over.
Minister Iqbal emphasized the urgency of completing the remaining transfers, particularly for Sindh, directing that its handover be finalized within five days. “Efforts must be made to ensure the remaining work in Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa is completed by next week,” he stated, highlighting the necessity of effective coordination between federal and provincial bodies.
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He noted that a clear transfer mechanism has been established and instructed that any issues of non-cooperation be reported to the Director General of Pak-PWD and the relevant provincial departments. This measure aims to strengthen accountability and ensure seamless project transitions.
The ministry is committed to supporting provincial stakeholders throughout this process, Iqbal reiterated, stressing the importance of timely and efficient handovers across all provinces.
