Daily Times

National Highway Authority Chairman Jawwad Rafique Malik presided over an important meeting held at NHA head office on Friday, wherein important decisions were taken to improve the performance of the authority.

The chairman expressed resentment over ill performance of NHA’s legal bureau and directed to suggest immediate remedial measures to revamp the section. It was decided that director legal, being head of the bureau, will report directly to the chairman and will be responsible for proper handling of legal affairs of the authority. On ground of bad performance, legal advisors Aurangzeb Asad Advocate and Zaheer Ahmad Qadri were discharged from their duties.

In the meeting, NHA’s Member West Zone Tufail Sheikh posted at Quetta office was made OSD and directed to report to administration wing of NHA headquarters. In his place, Shahid Ehsanullah has been posted as Member West Zone NHA Quetta who will be responsible for construction, maintenance and administrative affairs of the authority.

The chairman also expressed dissatisfaction over maintenance work of roads. He directed to submit a comprehensive proposal for establishment of a separate maintenance wing to be headed by a member-level officer to keep the roads in good condition. Reviewing the SOP regarding maintenance of the roads, he directed handling of the maintenance matters in a more proper way to save the roads from damage.

The chairman also took notice of mishandling of affairs of Tulip Hotel and causing financial loss to NHA. He directed to set the matters right, adding that the acts relating to causing financial loss to the NHA will not be tolerated and disciplinary action will be taken against the defaulters.

Besides, Ansar Anees Director ROW NHA has given the additional charge of GM (ROW) NHA HQ. Likewise GM (Admn) Mukhtar Ahmed Durrani has been transferred and posted as GM (IMDC). Capt (r) Mushtaq Ahmed has been given the additional charge of GM (Admn) NHA HQ.

In the meeting, the chairman said more transfers and postings will be made in next few days on important posts.