ISLAMABAD: Government so far released funds amounting to Rs 494.97 million, under Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP 2022-23) against total allocation of Rs 2.484 billion to execute 15 different projects and schemes aimed at ensuring improved aviation sector services in country.

Out of total authorisation/disbursement of Rs 494.97 million, around Rs 360.48 million have been spent on aviation sector projects during four-month period (July-October) of current fiscal year, according to official data available.  As per PSDP document, an amount of Rs 2.303 billion had been allocated for 10 ongoing schemes, out of which Rs 60 million were meant for construction of Airport Security Force Camp at Islamabad International Airport, Rs 29.871 million for building barrack accommodation for ASP personnel along with Mess and allied facilities, ladies rest room, MT, Store, Kote Magazine, Quarterguard and OC accommodation/room at Skardu Airport, Rs 4 million for construction of Barrack accommodation for ASF personnel along with Mess and allied facilities, MT, Store, Visitors Room, Ladies Rest Room, Kote Magazine, Quarter Guard and OC accommodation/Room at Chitral Airport.  Rs 5 million for construction of double storey Barracks for ASF at Faisalabad Airport, Rs 5 million for construction of Rain Water Harvesting Kasana Dam at Islamabad International Airport, Rs 25 million for installation of Weather Surveillance Radar at Karachi. Rs 580 million for installation of Weather Surveillance Radar at Multan, Rs 10 million for installation of Weather Surveillance Radar at Sukkur, Rs 2 billion for new Gwadar International Airport (NGIA project). Rs 150 million for up-gradation of ASF Academy, Karachi and Rs 15 million for up-gradation of ASF Academy, Karachi (Feasibility and Supervision) and several other similar projects.

Published in The Daily National Courier, December, 06 2022

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