QUETTA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday announced Rs5 million grant for laborers working on restoration of Bibi Nani bridge.

PM Shehbaz Sharif visited Kichi area of Balochistan province to review rehabilitation work on flood affected road and railway infrastructure. He was received by Balochistan Chief Minister Abdul Quddus Bizenjo and other officials.

Chairman National Highway Authority (NHA) Khurram Agha gave a detailed briefing to the prime minister during an aerial view of the damaged railway bridge in Bibi Nani and the restoration work on Pinjra Bridge which was completely swept away by the floods.

Expressing his views after getting a briefing from the relevant authorities over the reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts of road, rail and bridges infrastructure in the area, he said during the current situation which arose after the monsoon rains and floods; the entire nation was working in unison and inspiration to overcome the problems which was very important.

The premier said that it was a matter of satisfaction that all the people had been involved to overcome the enormous issues after the natural calamity hit the country. Appreciating the efforts of the district administration authorities and others, the prime minister said their commitment and devotion had been a source of inspiration for the people.

He said that he saluted all those who had been involved in the relief and rehabilitation efforts. The chief minister and the chief secretary had been coordinating and working with all the relevant authorities, he added.