Contractors demand for equal treatment;

end of religo-political intervention, proper advertisement of tender notices demanded
GBE Report

GILGIT, November: (Samiullah Khan) A delegation of Contractors association Gilgit-Baltistan met Chief Minister Syed Mehdi Shah to discuss continuous intervention of religio-political pressure groups in development projects in the region. Delegation brought fore many such cases in which projects were left either due to obstacles to release escalation or other issues related to finance. They expressed their serious reservations over the way tenders were offered and approved. " Those contractors having a proven track record were neglected to bestow corrupt ones," said those accompanied delegation. Chief minister assured delegation of immediate action to be taken against those involved in corruption. He listened to their complaints of continuous intervention of reglio-political lobbies and pressure groups at different layers. He ordered secretary works to review all important projects to ensure their proper implementation and in time completion and in case of any irregularity on part of some one to be taken strictly.