Karachi, 26 Sept 2016: DHA Phase-VIII Steering Committee Meeting chaired by Administrator DHA Brig Shahid Hassan Ali was held at DHA Head Office to review the progress of the ongoing development works in DHA Phase-VIII. The Steering Committee discussed/evaluated the professional, technical and functional aspects of the infrastructure development, gasification and electrical works being executed in Phase-VIII and took appropriate and pragmatic decisions to speed up the development process.

The main focus of discussion was on devising an integrated and comprehensive strategy for early completion of cable and related civil works and managing sustained supply of equipment to ensure early provision of electricity in maximum sectors of Phase-VIII before they are opened for construction. Project Director Phase-VIII informed the Steering Committee that the work on placement of Pad Mounted Units (PMUs), Kiosks and Feeder Pillar Boxes etc and laying of HT/LT cables in the area was progressing expeditiously to achieve the desired target at the earliest.

Administrator emphasized the need to undertake the ongoing development projects in a phased programme with an objective, prudent and incisive approach. He stressed upon the need of adopting decentralized and multi polarity concepts to ensure reliability, transparency and versatility in project development activities. He added that early development of entire Phase-VIII will be harbinger of a new era of progress and prosperity in the area.