Dear Sir,
Through your esteemed website, We, the residents of Karimabad Valley, Chitral District, would like to draw attention of the concerned authorities towards a pressing concern that has been plaguing our community for over a decade.
In 2010, a devastating flood swept away the bridge connecting our valley to the rest of the district, leaving us isolated and disconnected. Despite numerous requests and pleas to the concerned authorities, the Construction and Works (C&W) Department has failed to complete the reconstruction of the bridge.
The absence of this critical infrastructure has severely impacted the daily lives of over 40,000 residents, hindering our access to essential services, markets, and social facilities. The lack of connectivity has also affected our economic well-being, as we struggle to transport goods and services across the valley. The situation is dire, and we urge the KP government to take immediate action to address this issue.
We have submitted multiple requests to the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Chitral and other concerned authorities, but our pleas have fallen on deaf ears. The inaction and negligence of the responsible departments have led to unnecessary delays, further exacerbating our suffering. We request the KP government to intervene and ensure the timely completion of the Shoghore Bridge construction.
We appeal to the higher authorities to take notice of this critical issue and allocate necessary resources to complete the project. We urge the KP government to take immediate action and restore our connection to the rest of the district. The revival of this project will not only improve our quality of life but also boost the local economy.
Shamsuddin
Breshgram, Karimabad
Phone: 03028896672
7 thoughts on “Appeal to the KP govt to repair Shoghore bridge urgently”
The construction of this bridge in Karimabad has been a longstanding issue, affecting the community for nearly a decade.Tender was awarded for the reconstruction of this bridge about 10 years ago, but with the collusion of c&w and contractor, it is not completed even after passage of 10 years.The bridge and roads leading to the villages need urgent attention to facilitate connectivity and access to basic facilities like hospitals. The lack of infrastructure worsens emergency situations, and we hope the government takes immediate action to address this issue and provide relief to the people of Karimabad.
I agree with the appeal of shamsuddin bhi who on behalf of the residents of Karimabad to draw the attention of the Govt to the dire situation regarding the incomplete Shoghore Bridge project. This construction began 10 years ago, yet it remains unfinished due to the lack of funding and non support from the government.
This bridge is a critical piece of infrastructure for Karimabad area. Its completion would greatly improve access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for the people living in this area. Sadly, the current state neglect our this difficult area.
Currently, there are no public facilities available in the area. The area people’s depends entirely on NGOs for basic needs and services. This dependency highlights the urgent need for government intervention to address the development challenges we face.
The whole area peoples respectfully appeal to the government to prioritize and allocate the necessary funds to complete the Shoghore Bridge project as soon as possible. Doing so would not only fulfill a long-overdue promise but also restore our faith in being an integral part of Pakistan.
شعور پل میں کام کا رک جانا صوبائی حکومت کے لئے لمحہ فکریہ ہے
Requested from KPK concern authorities for kind consideration of this appeal. People of the area are badly suffered due to this bridge therefore high authorities must work on it on priority based.
Timely and immediate completion of the project would only heal the problems of the area by re-establishing the connection between different valleys of Karimabad, Garamchasma and Chitral city.This issue is the voice of every individual of the valley…
Our demand from KPK government to resolve this issue as soon as possible.
Special attention of CM KPk, MPA Latif Sb and Shahzada sahib.
We must remember our PTi candidates the votes strength of this valley
Thanks
Regards
The peaceful people of Karimabad Lower Chitral suffered a lot owing to repeatedly delay of construction of Shoghor Bridge. It is a matter of shame for the concerned department. According to the local political leadership, the responsible authority of the C& W has assured them to complete the remaining work towards the end of December 2024. We hope that work will start soon. If they put deaf ears to our humble request than the people of the area will go on hunger strike.
Local representatives of the area have discussed this issue with the contractor and xen C&W, contractor blamed Shahzada Haidarul Mulk who is creating problems for him. When contractor and Haidarul Mulk discussed face to face then there was no such issue. Contractor had promised to start work within a week. Now again he is not ready to start work on this project. It seems, both contractor and C&W staff have embazzled project funds.
I will take this issue with the Federal Ombudsman and Pakistan Engeenering Council for the cancelation of contractor’s license and action against xen C&W Chitral,if work on this project not started within a week.
I have also submitted application to secretary communication KPK but application is laying with Chief Engineer C&W KP since 4th December.