Army Chief visits Zalam Kot Twin Tube Tunnel project in Swat
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Saturday was informed that the construction work of 1,300 meters long twin tube tunnel a part of Swat Express Motorway Project would be completed by
December 2018.
General Bajwa visited the under construction “Zalam Kot Twin Tube Tunnel’ on Swat Express Way near Chakdara, stated the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The 1,300 meters long twin tube tunnel as part of Swat Motorway Project will be completed by December 2018 reducing the travel time between Islamabad-Chakdara from 4 hours to 1 hour and 45 minutes.
The project is being undertaken by FWO.
The 81 Km long Swat Motorway forms part of trade corridor is being executed by FWO, the statement further added.
The COAS appreciated the quality work being under taken by FWO and acknowledged FWO’s contributions towards nation building with many feathers in their cap including KKH.
He said that the under construction project will help to bring socio-economic development in Pakistan which is key to the progress and prosperity of any country.
DG FWO and Corps Commander Peshawar were also present during the visit.