Approval has been given for projects costing more than 3 billion dollars inthe Federal Steering Committee meeting for the rehabilitation of areasaffected by floods.
According to reports, an emergency relief project related to water scarcityhas been approved in Sindh, with an estimated expenditure of 193.3 milliondollars with assistance from the World Bank. Additionally, a project forinfrastructure and employment rehabilitation in Sindh has been cleared,with funding of 264 million dollars from the World Bank.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a project for water scarcity, drainage systems, andflood protection has also been approved, with more than 60 million dollarsin funds allocated.
A project worth 281.7 million dollars for water and agriculture has beenapproved in Punjab, along with a project worth 193.6 million dollars forthe Works and Services Department.
In Punjab, environmental and municipal services have been allocated aproject with a cost of 180 million dollars, and the reconstruction of fiveroads and damaged bridges will incur an expenditure of 144.8 milliondollars. Rehabilitation projects for Kachhi Canal affected areas have alsoreceived approval.
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In Balochistan, another project for water scarcity and infrastructure willcost 5 million dollars, while a Farm Water Management program inBalochistan has been approved with a total cost of 153.11 million dollars.
Sindh’s Provincial Minister for Finance, Younis Dhaga, had previouslyexpressed concerns about the slow pace of rehabilitation work after thefloods, stating that only one lakh homes had begun construction out of 21lakh, and at this rate, it would take 21 years to complete.