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Shehbaz says complete security will be ensured for Reqo Dik project
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized on proper planning of the communication infrastructure, especially the railway, to take full advantage of minerals in Balochistan.
While chairing a meeting on Balochistan Mines and Minerals with special context to Reqo Dik Project in Lahore today, he directed to upgrade the existing road network at the earliest to connect Reqo Dik project with Gwadar by road.
Shehbaz Sharif also said that he advises to consult with all the stakeholders at the official level as well as remove hurdles in terms of the project.
Regarding the protection and safety of the workers associated with the Reqo Dik project, the Prime Minister said that safety will be ensured for those working on the project and logistics and transport from Reqo Dik to the port.
In addition, Shehbaz Sharif instructed to speed up the process of completion of roads under construction. He said that a strategy should be developed regarding the feasibility of a railway network from Reqo Dik to Gwadar port.
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He added that Reqo Dik to Gwadar railway project will ensure easy and fast access as well as reduce distance compared to Bin Qasim port. He said the mineral rich area of Chaghai will benefit a lot from the new railway and help promote mining industry.
The First Minister, on the occasion, also asked for a detailed briefing next week on Reqo Dik and Rail Connectivity.
The Prime Minister also directed to remove all obstacles at the official level to complete the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment regarding the Reqo Dik project.
The Prime Minister was informed that the feasibility of the Reqo Dik project will be completed by the end of this year. It was said that 6,000 containers will be shipped to the port every month from Reqo Dik.
The meeting was told that the project’s concentrate pipeline will be the second longest slurry pipeline in the world. It was said that the mining company will build a link road from Reqo Dik to National Highway-40.
The meeting was informed that fifty eight percent construction work on 103 kilometer long road from Naukundi to Mashkhel has been completed to connect Reqo Dik with Gwadar.
Among others, a delegation from the Barrick Gold Company led by its CEO Mark Bristow was present at the meeting.
