NHA told to prioritise financially viable road projects
Senator Ahad Cheema also asked the highway authority for clear timelines, realistic commercial indicators in project papers, and an early check of its institutional capacity.
Economic Affairs Minister Senator Ahad Cheema told the National Highway Authority to prioritise financially viable projects and prepare a practical business plan.
Project planning papers must carry realistic commercial indicators and sort projects by viability and funding need.
External or commercial financing must not reduce the NHA's allocation under the federal PSDP.
The NHA was asked to speed up work with an Asian Development Bank consultant on feasibility studies and financial modelling.