PESHAWAR (Khyber Mail): In a significant breakthrough, the longstanding blockade at the main entrance of Hayatabad Industrial Estate has been successfully addressed.

The resolution came after a crucial meeting held on July 5, 2024, with the Director General of the Peshawar Development Authority (PDA).

During the meeting, President Ayub Zakori led discussions, highlighting the severe challenges faced by industrialists due to the road closure.

Here are the key outcomes:

  • Meeting Duration and Initial Response: The meeting lasted 1 hour and 30 minutes. Initially, the DG PDA was uncooperative.
  • Consent Negotiations: Persistent negotiations led to the DG agreeing to immediately open the road for small vehicles.
  • Heavy Vehicle Access: The DG committed to discussing the restoration of access for heavy vehicles with higher authorities.
  • Karkhano Entrance Repair: The DG pledged to promptly repair the Karkhano entrance, ensuring the smooth flow of heavy vehicles.
  • Apology and Assurance: The DG of PDA apologized for the inconvenience caused and assured full cooperation moving forward.
  • Committee Formation: A committee will be established to permanently address this issue in collaboration with the Industrialists’ Association of Peshawar (IAP).
  • Future Correspondence: IAP will be actively involved in all future discussions related to issues affecting the industrial estate.

President Zakori emphasized that if the route is not restored immediately, the association will block the main Phase 3 Chowk and stage a protest.

The meeting concluded on a positive note, with appreciation for the DG PDA’s responsiveness and cooperative approach, aiming to ensure smooth operations and efficient issue resolution for the industrial estate.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Translate »