It is the year 2018 when Jam Kamal Khan became the Chief Minister in Balochistan and he Quetta I started the construction project of Saryab Road and its adjacent roads, which gave people hope that now they will also get modern roads and the length of Saryab Road will also be reduced.
But despite the completion of the term of one government and two chief ministers, this project has not yet been completed, but only 40% of the work has been done so far.
Launched as the ‘Quetta Package’, the project includes the construction of Saryab Road and Sabzal Road, as well as connecting Saryab with Eastern and Western Bypasses to control traffic jams on the long Saryab highway, but the jam After the fall of Kamal’s regime, the project slowed down and even after a long time, not a single road could be completed.
On the other hand, citizens have to face traffic jams and dust in the morning and evening due to incomplete construction work.
Mohammad Khan Utmankhil, Technical Director of Environment Department of Balochistan says that currently the biggest problem of Quetta is dust. pollution is
He said: ‘We have also found out the causes of this pollution, one of which was the crushing plant that was working in Quetta city, which we closed. Second, unplanned development works, under which roads are being constructed, including Saryab Road, Sabzal Road and Western Bypass.
“All of them are currently in the excavation stage, the soil is being poured and removed, which causes dust from passing vehicles, while the sides of the roads are also unpaved. Along with this, water is not being sprinkled on them properly.’
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Muhammad Khan says that these roads are also our need. When these are built, pollution will also be reduced, communication links will be better. We cannot even shut them down, it is development work, it should not be hindered. We want the pollution to be reduced, which is being monitored.’
On the other hand, Chief Minister Quetta Package for City Development Director Rafiq Ahmed, who oversees the development projects of Quetta, says that he has accelerated the development works by controlling the environmental problems.
Rafiq Ahmed said: ‘The series of mega projects for the development of Quetta started in 2018, at that time the chief minister was Jam Kamal, who paid a lot of attention to it, after that he left, then Mir Abdul Qudous came to Bizenjo, but the work It started to slow down, due to which former Chief Minister Abdul Qadoos Bizenjo started paying attention to it and the pace of work accelerated.
“Now we have started strict monitoring and all the projects are moving towards completion due to weekly targets. If we look one by one, carriageway and splitting work has been completed in Sariab Road, work is in progress at some Utern and other places.’
Regarding dust removal, Rafiq Ahmed said that we have decided to do the spalting work first and the rest work later. ‘Under this planning we have done a lot of work to minimize dust.’
Chief Minister Quetta Package for City Development Director Rafiq Ahmed, who oversees the development projects of Quetta, says that he has speeded up the development work by controlling the environmental problems (Independent Urdu).
He added: ‘This is the first time that the government has undertaken this project on such a large scale, and we have learned a lot about how to solve problems.
“There were big difficulties in (construction of) Saryab Road. There were commercial plazas, public and private buildings, today that work has been cleared, in this we have adopted a strategy to take a portion and complete it so that there are no financial problems and people are not disturbed. ‘
Regarding the cost of these projects, Rafiq Ahmed said that it has not been increased, adding all the small and big projects, it is a project worth 32 billion rupees, in which we have completed 40% of the work so far, that is, only 12 million. done and the remaining 60 percent work is yet to be done.
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**Interview with Rafiq Ahmed, Chief Minister Quetta Package for City Development Director**
**Interviewer**: Thank you for joining us, Rafiq Ahmed. Can you tell us how the Sariab Road project has evolved since its inception in 2018?
**Rafiq Ahmed**: Thank you for having me. The Sariab Road project was launched under the ‘Quetta Package’ aimed at modernizing infrastructure and improving traffic management. Initially, there was significant momentum during Jam Kamal’s tenure, but as leadership changed, progress slowed. However, we have recently implemented stricter monitoring and set weekly targets to hasten completion.
**Interviewer**: You’ve mentioned challenges due to environmental issues. How are you addressing the pollution problems associated with the ongoing construction?
**Rafiq Ahmed**: Yes, the dust pollution has been a serious concern. We’re implementing a phased approach to the project; currently, we’re prioritizing spattering work to minimize dust. Additionally, we’re ensuring that water is regularly sprinkled on construction sites to control dust emissions. Our goal is to both expedite construction and reduce environmental impact.
**Interviewer**: With only 40% of the project completed so far, what can residents expect in the coming months?
**Rafiq Ahmed**: Residents can look forward to significant improvements as we tell them that the construction pace will increase. We are addressing the areas where work is lagging and ensuring that completion timelines are met. Once the project is finished, Quetta’s traffic flow will improve, and pollution levels should decrease.
**Interviewer**: Some citizens are frustrated with the current traffic disruptions. How do you plan to minimize their inconvenience while the work continues?
**Rafiq Ahmed**: We understand the frustration of the citizens. We are coordinating with local traffic authorities to manage traffic flow more effectively during construction hours. Moreover, we encourage the public to be patient as this development is essential for long-term benefits.
**Interviewer**: Thank you, Rafiq, for your insights. Any final thoughts you’d like to share with the community?
**Rafiq Ahmed**: I appreciate the community’s patience and support. We are committed to completing the Sariab Road project and improving the overall infrastructure in Quetta. Together, we can overcome these challenges and build a better future for our city.
