Shaheed Benazirabad: First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, MNA, inaugurated road rehabilitation and expansion schemes near Sultan Mori and Colonel Mori in the 60-Mile area of Shaheed Benazirabad.
The First Lady marked the opening of the rehabilitation projects for roads from Mehran Highway (Bandhi) to 60-Mile and 3-Chak Road at Colonel Mori, as well as from Bandhi-Sultan Mori Road to 3-Chak. These initiatives are designed to enhance regional connectivity and facilitate movement for local residents.
Provincial Minister for Health, Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, along with Deputy Commissioner Abdul Samad Nizamani, senior officers, and party workers attended the event.
In her address, the First Lady emphasized that improving roads in rural areas is a priority for the Pakistan Peoples Party. She highlighted that better road infrastructure supports travel, education, healthcare, and local economic activities.
She stated that the late Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto had envisioned integrating underdeveloped and rural areas into the mainstream of development. This vision is being pursued under the leadership of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari.
The First Lady mentioned that the completed projects would enhance regional connectivity, reduce travel time, and assist farmers in transporting agricultural produce to markets more efficiently. She also noted that improved road quality contributes to safer travel and better traffic flow.
Executive Engineer Provincial Highway, Shaheed Benazirabad, Asim Ali Abro, briefed the First Lady on the projects.
He reported that the Bandhi-Sultan Mori Road to 3-Chak rehabilitation project is nearing completion. The 17-kilometre road will benefit approximately 12,000 people in 13 villages, improving access to Mehran Highway and supporting employment and trade. The project, costing Rs 335.154 million, began in FY 2022-23 and is set to complete in FY 2024-25, maintaining a road width of 12 feet.
The road rehabilitation and expansion project from Mehran Highway (Bandhi) to 60-Mile and 3-Chak Road at Colonel Mori is complete. The 27-kilometre road includes 8.50 kilometres of reconditioning and widening of 18.50 kilometres from 12 feet to 18 feet. This project started in FY 2021-22 and was completed in FY 2023-24, at a cost of Rs 738.479 million.
The scheme connects 31 villages and multiple Union Councils, including Somer Khan Jamali, Amir Ji Obhari Sawari, Khair Shah, and Chak Saheelo. Overall, the projects are expected to benefit around 39,000 people by improving access to transport, trade, education, and healthcare.