Swat: [ReNews Pakistan]
The reconstruction work on the flood affected N 95 Kalam Road in Swat is expected to begin within the next 90 days, the National Assembly was informed on Wednesday.
The matter was raised through a calling attention notice moved by MNA Amjad Ali Khan, who drew the House’s attention towards delays in the rehabilitation of the important road link damaged during the devastating floods of 2022.
Responding to the notice, the parliamentary secretary informed the National Assembly that the government had already approved Rs 415 million for the reconstruction and repair of the N 95 Kalam Road. He said the project was being processed to ensure that practical work could start within the announced timeframe.
The House was further informed that an additional amount of Rs 276 million had also been allocated for the project. Besides this, another Rs 950 million has been proposed in the upcoming budget to support the completion of the road’s rehabilitation work.
The N 95 Kalam Road is considered a vital route for local residents, tourism, trade, and access to upper parts of Swat, including Kalam and surrounding areas. Its damage during the 2022 floods severely affected mobility, local economic activity, and tourism-related businesses in the region.
Lawmakers stressed the need for timely reconstruction of the road, saying the delay had continued to create serious difficulties for residents, transporters, and visitors. The government assured the House that the project would be taken forward on priority and that work would begin within the next three months.