Korean Envoy,NHA Chairman For Timely Completion Of Lowari Tunnel
Faizan Hashmi Published July 20, 2016 | 05:16 PM
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th july,2016) : The Ambassador of Republic of South Korea H.E. Dr. Suh Dong-Gu called on the Chairman National Highway Authority Shahid Ashraf Tarar here on Wednesday. The meeting discussed progress over various projects including China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
They also agreed on the timely completion of the Lowari Tunnel project where Korean firm M/s SAMBU is the contractor. It was also decided to move forward on the proposed Malakand Tunnel for which Korea has already pledged a loan of US $ 78 million through Axiam Bank.
The project is presently in the detailed design stage.(details in attached brief) The Ambassador said his country desired to expand economic relations with Pakistan especially in the field of highway construction and expressed special interest in Huderabad - Sukkur Motorway and Kalakat - Chitral projects.
The Chairman NHA welcomed Korea's interest in these projects and hoped the relations between the two countries will grow stronger in days to come.
Recent Stories
Cricket: England v West Indies 3rd Test scoreboard
Finance minister briefs Chinese officials on reform agenda, engagement with IMF
Finland says Russian vessel violated its territorial waters
Olympic opening ceremony under way on River Seine
West Indies' treble strike rocks England in third Test
Ukraine court orders detention of suspect in murder of nationalist ex-MP
Long queues, ticketing problems ahead of Paris opening ceremony
Rana Sanaullah Khan joins Paris 2024 Olympics inauguration reception
Glowing tributes mark 69th birthday of President Zardari at Governor's House
Players unaware of spying scandal as Canada Olympic coach sent home: official
Naqvi hails Pak women cricketers for going down fighting against SL
'Sabotage' on French rail network before Olympics: What we know
More Stories From Pakistan
-
NDMA Advisory: More Monsoon Rains-wind, Thundershowers from July 28-31
6 hours ago -
Armed Forces, tri services chiefs pay homage to Captain Sarwar Shaheed
6 hours ago -
Agriculture dept inks agreement with Bakhabar Kissan
7 hours ago -
Rana Sanaullah Khan joins Paris 2024 Olympics inauguration reception
7 hours ago -
Glowing tributes mark 69th birthday of President Zardari at Governor's House
7 hours ago -
Balochistan CM announce depoliticizing of police, Levies force
7 hours ago
-
PTI creating unrest, halting economic progress in country: MNA
7 hours ago -
ISSI holds webinar on “Elections in Iran : Regional and International Insights”
7 hours ago -
ECP defers written test for seats of election officers
7 hours ago -
PN assists in firefighting, evacuation efforts for stranded civilians of Kashif Centre fire incident
7 hours ago -
Women's rights protection is govt's top priority. Hina Parvez Butt
7 hours ago -
"We stand in solidarity with Azma Bokhari”: Secretary Women’s Parliamentary Caucus
7 hours ago