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Abdul Aleem Khan. PHOTO: ONLINE
ISLAMABAD:
Communications Minister Abdul Aleem Khan on Thursday announced that construction of a major highway linking Karachi with Quetta and Chaman, funded through excise duty on petroleum products, has formally begun.
Chairing a meeting at the NHA, the minister reviewed the pace of ongoing projects in Balochistan, including the M-8, which is crucial to improve connectivity with Gwadar port.
During the meeting, the minister was also briefed on security issues and other aspects related to NHA’s construction activities in Balochistan.
