Key Takeaways
- Balochistan High Court directed the National Highway Authority to provide passenger facilities.
- The directive also includes ensuring plantation and access to drinking water along N-25 and N-50.
- Chief Justice Muhammad Kamran Khan Malakhail and Justice Muhammad Najamuddin Mengal issued the order.
The Balochistan High Court has directed the National Highway Authority (NHA) to ensure passenger facilities, plantation, and access to drinking water along national highways, particularly N-25 and N-50. The directive was issued by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Muhammad Kamran Khan Malakhail and Justice Muhammad Najamuddin Mengal during a hearing.
The order aims to improve the overall infrastructure and amenities for travelers using these major highways, which are critical for both local and long-distance travel in the region.
According to the court, the NHA is required to take effective measures to ensure that these facilities are available to passengers, thereby enhancing their travel experience and safety.
The directive highlights the court's commitment to addressing the needs of travelers and ensuring that the national highways meet the necessary standards for public use.
The NHA has been instructed to act promptly and ensure that the necessary arrangements are made to comply with the court's directives. This includes the installation of necessary amenities such as restrooms, drinking water stations, and the planting of trees along the highways to improve the environment and aesthetics.
The court's decision underscores the importance of maintaining and improving the quality of infrastructure in Balochistan, a region that is heavily reliant on its highways for economic and social development.
The NHA will now have to prioritize these tasks and ensure that the directives are implemented effectively to meet the expectations of travelers and the public.
The order is expected to have a positive impact on the travel experience for both locals and tourists, contributing to the overall development and connectivity of the region.
