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A key meeting of the Quetta Development Authority (QDA) was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, where discussions focused on the city’s development, infrastructure improvement, and new projects. During the meeting, QDA Director General Askar Khan briefed the Chief Minister on the proposed projects, highlighting ongoing and future development plans. The Chief Minister expressed his commitment to transforming QDA into a financially autonomous and profitable institution, directing that the authority should be managed in a way that it generates its own resources with minimal reliance on government grants.
He emphasized that in modern cities, development authorities create their own revenue streams, and QDA will be structured on a similar model. The Chief Minister instructed the preparation of sustainable and practical projects aimed at enhancing urban facilities and the city’s overall aesthetics. He stressed the need for adopting long-term strategies for Quetta’s development to ensure that these projects not only benefit the public but also contribute to the city’s beautification.
The Chief Minister also directed a review of the basic design of the proposed public park by QDA, stating that it should meet modern standards and public needs. He emphasized providing high-quality recreational facilities within the park, making it a space where citizens can spend quality time. Regarding parking issues, he instructed comprehensive planning, noting that parking is a fundamental consideration in development projects worldwide, and Quetta should follow the same approach to resolve parking challenges effectively.
Furthermore, the Chief Minister directed to expedite welfare projects under the Public-Private Partnership model, stating that government resources are limited, and involving the private sector in development projects is the need of the hour. He instructed QDA to design projects that are attractive to the private sector, enabling the provision of modern facilities to the public through this partnership.
Chief Minister Bugti made it clear that Quetta’s development is a top priority for the government, and practical measures are being taken to achieve this goal. He directed that all available resources be utilized to ensure the timely completion of urban development projects, with the aim of transforming Quetta into a modern and beautiful city.
The meeting was attended by Parliamentary Secretary for QDA Asfandyar Kakar, Chief Secretary of Balochistan Shakeel Qadir Khan, Additional Chief Secretary for Development and Planning Hafiz Abdul Basit, Principal Secretary Babar Khan, Finance Secretary Imran Zarkoon, Head of the Public-Private Partnership Authority Dr. Faisal Khan, and other senior officials.
