PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has started work on the feasibility of mass transit system with the support of Asia Development Bank (ADB) in order to resolve traffic issues of the provincial metropolis and provide improved transport facilities to its dwellers.
In this regard, the ADB delegation held a meeting with adviser to chief minister on economic development Rafaqatullah Babar here on yesterday.
Team leader ADB Peter Turner headed the delegation in the meeting, which discussed financial, social, environmental and technical aspects of the proposed project besides action plan for its implementation.
Babar termed the mass transit system inevitable for solution of the increasing traffic problems in Peshawar and said that the project once completed would rid the city of gridlocks.
He said that Chief Minister Pervez Khattak was taking interest in the project, while the provincial government was committed to using all available resources to implement the project.
PIA to induct 20 aircraft
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is making all-out efforts to induct at least 20 aircraft with long, medium and short range in its fleet, according to official sources.
The management of the national flag carrier is making concrete efforts to persuade the government to induct 20 fuel-efficient aircraft into its fleet.
“These aircraft will be inducted, commencing from April this year and 10 aircraft will be brought within a timeframe of six to 10 months,” he said.
At a meeting chaired by the Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Aviation, Shujaat Azeem, it was decided that the employees of all cadres would be rewarded for their efficiency but corruption would not be tolerated.
“We are trying to establish maintenance, repair and operation (MRO) facility and efforts will be made to earn revenue by offering these services to other airlines and organisations as well,” said Azeem. AGENCIES
