PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Tuesday directed the authorities to ensure timely completion of ongoing power development projects in the province, particularly in Dera Ismail Khan, saying uninterrupted and reliable electricity supply was a basic public necessity.
He issued the directive during a meeting with PESCO Chief Engineer (Development) Habibur Rehman Khan Marwat at the Governor’s House, where they discussed public issues related to WAPDA and measures to improve the power distribution system. The governor was briefed on the progress of electricity development projects in Dera Ismail Khan.
Officials said work on the Dera Grid-II transmission line was progressing rapidly, while more than 50 per cent of the work on an alternative transmission line had been completed to strengthen the electricity supply system.
The meeting was informed that efforts were also being made to remove legal hurdles delaying the projects. Both the Dera Grid-II transmission line and the alternative transmission line were expected to be completed by December this year.
The governor was further informed that the Band Korai Grid Station had been completed and would be inaugurated next month.Speaking on the occasion, Governor Kundi said timely completion of power projects was essential for ensuring better electricity services to the public.
