ISLAMABAD: Employees of National Highway Authority (NHA) demanded quota in official accommodation.

The demand came during a meeting of the National Highway Council, the supreme body of the National Highway Authority.

It was suggested at the meeting that just as the Ministry of Housing and Works allocates houses to government employees of other departments, there should also be a quota for NHA employees.

Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Asad Mahmood chaired the meeting.

All financial, administrative matters of the National Highway Authority were discussed. Various aspects of construction, extension and maintenance schemes of NHA were also taken into consideration.

The federal minister said that the National Highway Council is such a forum in which the most important issues are discussed and the council is determined to play an active role for smooth running of affairs of the authority.

Asad Mehmood further said that NHA had a global reputation for construction and repair of roads, hence improving its performance and timely completion of ongoing construction projects is our primary responsibility.

Federal Secretary for Communications and Chairman NHA Capt Mohammad Khurram Agha, other members, senior officials of the ministry and NHA also attended the meeting.

Published in Dawn, July 3rd, 2022