Secretary Babar Khan Reviews Progress On Market Infrastructure Projects Across Balochistan
QUETTA, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 4th Sep, 2026) Secretary Communications and Works, Babar Khan, chaired an important meeting to review progress on ongoing development projects aimed at improving facilities in fruit and vegetable markets, grain markets, bus terminals, and livestock markets across the province.
The meeting was attended by chief engineers from all six zones, officers, consultants, and other relevant officials. Detailed briefings were presented on the current status of projects, challenges faced, and future strategies.
Babar Khan emphasized that agriculture and livestock are vital sectors of Balochistan’s economy, and modernizing market infrastructure is essential to align these sectors with contemporary needs. He noted that the government’s objective is to provide farmers, traders, and the business community with improved facilities to boost agricultural production and livestock trade.
Under the ongoing projects, fruit and vegetable markets are being equipped with sanitation and drainage systems, cold storage facilities, parking areas, and modern transport services. These measures will help maintain the quality of agricultural produce while providing farmers and traders with a better business environment.
The Secretary directed officials to accelerate work to ensure timely completion of all projects. He instructed chief engineers to personally review progress on a weekly basis and resolve any technical or administrative issues immediately to avoid delays.
To strengthen monitoring, Babar Khan ordered the formation of a special technical team tasked with inspecting projects across the province and preparing comprehensive reports on their current status, quality, and progress for submission to the Secretary’s office.
He reaffirmed that, in line with the directives of the Balochistan government, every effort will be made to complete development projects within the stipulated timeframe and provide improved facilities to the public.