ECNEC Approves Several Important Projects Including the Revised Design for ML-1 Upgradation

The National Economic Council has approved several important projects, including the revised design for the upgradation of Pakistan Railways' ML-1.

According to the announcement by the National Economic Council's Executive Committee (ECNEC), a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, where the revised design for the upgradation of Pakistan Railways' ML-1 was approved. In the first phase, the 929-kilometer section from Karachi to Multan will be prioritized for completion.

The meeting also approved the Flood Response Emergency Housing Project Phase-1, which will be funded through a loan from the Asian Development Bank. The purpose of this project is to rebuild more than 250,000 houses affected by floods in Sindh and to assist the affected people.

ECNEC also approved four projects in the water sector. These include the revised project for the construction of the Dhokcha Dam by the Punjab government. This project will help address water shortages in Rawalpindi by providing 35 MGD of water.

Additionally, the approved projects include the Gomal Zam Multipurpose Project, Mangla Dam Project, and Golen Gol Hydropower Project.

ECNEC also approved the development of the Integrated Transit Trade Management System. This project involves the construction and development of state-of-the-art border crossing points at Torkham, Chaman, and Wagah, the establishment of a Land Port Authority, and end-to-end digital tracking of containerized cargo.

The Karachi Neighborhood Improvement Project was also approved, with an extension of six months for its implementation period until December 31, 2024. The purpose of this project is to enhance access and use of public spaces such as roads, streets, parks, open spaces, and public buildings in Karachi.

ECNEC approved the construction of a border terminal at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border at Badini and the upgradation of a 40-kilometer-long road from Margha Faqir Zai to Khandagar Main Badini Road in District Zhob.