Public frustration grows over Government's handling of bridge development in PoJK

Jun 17, 2024

PoJK, 17 June 2024 :- Infrastructure development in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, particularly concerning bridges, has faced significant challenges recently. Insufficient funding and budgetary constraints have delayed bridge projects, resulting in delays, compromised construction quality, and the inability to implement crucial safety measures. Additionally, there is growing dissatisfaction among the public towards Sardar Mir Akbar, a minister in the PoJK government. Residents are unhappy, not only wvith his neglect of their demands for a new bridge in the Chatter Gala area but also with his actions exacerbating tensions. In a recent meeting, Sardar reportedly mistreated people who were advocating for the completion of a long-awaited bridge.