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NHA involves private sector in road building projects

ISLAMABAD, Oct 22 (APP): National Highway Authority (NHA) has been focusing on Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) projects to involve private sector in highway building projects. According to an official of the NHA the present government wants to upgrade road infrastructure in the next five years. He said that this goal can be achieved with the support of private sector, whereas budget allocations alone can meet about 50pc the set targeted demands.