‘All Officers directed to leave offices and remain in the field’ All leaves for NHA officers and staff have been canceled

Islamabad
In view of the expected new monsoon spell and ongoing relief efforts, the Federal Minister for Communications has directed the National Highway Authority (NHA) to remain highly active and alert.
Chairman NHA has issued new instructions, directing all officers to leave their offices and remain in the field, maintaining close and constant monitoring of the situation. All leaves for officers and staff have been officially canceled.
The Chairman has instructed that all officers must have their emergency response plans ready, and in the event of any unforeseen situation, those plans should be implemented immediately without delay.
Officers have also been directed to remain in continuous coordination with the relevant district administrations and disaster management authorities. The NHA’s response in any emergency must be swift and effective.
The Chairman emphasized that any form of negligence or delay by officers will not be tolerated.
Special instructions have been issued to NHA teams deployed in northern areas to intensify relief efforts and remain active on the ground until all obstructions on the highways are completely cleared.
Meanwhile, the blockage caused by a landslide on the Jaglot-Skardu road yesterday has been cleared.
The Chairman further instructed all field officers to remain in constant communication with the control room established at NHA Headquarters.