Minister orders swift completion of flood protection projects

Provincial for Irrigation Riaz Khan on Monday issued directives to the concerned officials of the Irrigation department to expedite the construction work on ongoing flood protection walls in the flood-affected areas of district Buner, said a handout.
He emphasized that these projects must be completed before the upcoming monsoon season to prevent any potential loss of life and property.
He issued these instructions during a detailed visit to various affected areas of district Buner, including Qadar Nagar, Battei, and other locations.
During his visit, the Provincial Minister reviewed the ongoing construction work on flood protection walls and was given a comprehensive briefing by the relevant officials regarding the progress of the projects.
On this occasion, Riaz Khan instructed the officials to ensure that no compromise is made on the pace and quality of all ongoing projects. He stressed that all available resources should be utilized to complete the work within the stipulated time frame.
He further clarified that ensuring the safety of the local population before the monsoon rains is the top priority of the provincial government.
The Provincial Minister added that the Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, has issued clear directives to ensure the protection of life and property of the people at all costs, and that any negligence or lapse in this regard will not be tolerated. He also directed the concerned authorities to ensure their presence in the field and maintain continuous monitoring so that the projects are completed in a timely and effective manner.
He added that the current provincial government is taking all possible measures to tackle flood-related risks and safeguard the public, and that the Irrigation department has a key role to play in this regard.