PM promises timely provision of funds for Lowari Tunnel

ISLAMABAD, April 26, 2011: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said that timely completion of Lowari Tunnel project will not only bring great relief for the people of Chitral by reducing distance but also provide them access to other parts of the country in all weathers.

He directed the concerned authorities for timely provision of funds for the Lowari Tunnel project so that this project of national importance could be completed soon.

The Prime Minister was talking to Shahzada Mohiuddin, MNA, who called on him here at his Parliament House Chamber on Monday evening.

The Prime Minister said projects like provision of clean drinking water for the masses, the sewerage system, and the basic health facilities have been undertaken by the government in collaboration with NGOs for the welfare of the people of Chitral.

Shahzada Mohiuddin thanked the Prime Minister for his personal interest for the uplift of the area.

He informed the Prime Minister about the ongoing development projects in his area. He also apprised about various problems being faced by the people in Chitral.--APP

Meanwhile, talking to chitraltoday.com here, the MNA said some people, especially the Jamaat-i-Islami Chitral representatives have started propaganda about diversion of Lowari Tunnel funds to Multan and Larkana and were creating confusion among the people of Chitral for their vested interest. He claimed that work on the project was continuing and the project would be completed on time.

He said the prime minister had also promised to release the Rs300 million he had promised to each of the seven PML-Q MNAs, including himself, who were supporting the PPP government.