NXCC Letter On NHA Tranche Three And Pakistan’s Resolve To Deliver

A letter from the Chinese builder group NXCC to the Special Investment Facilitation Council raised concern about delay in awarding the National Highway Authority Tranche Three works. The road package is large and important because it links key routes, cuts travel time, and supports many jobs along the corridor. Pakistan has restated its clear stance for open tender, fair play, and on time delivery, and has welcomed partner readiness to start and finish within the contract time. The goal is simple that clean rules lead to fast work and clear benefits for the public.

Pakistan’s Clear Policy

Pakistan’s line is steady and positive. Projects must start on time and finish on time under one set of rules for all bidders, with records that can face any check. This gives value for money, helps honest firms, and builds trust with partners and citizens.

• Open Tender: Criteria and weights are shared before review begins.
• Equal Treatment: All qualified bidders get the same answers at the same time.
• On Time Delivery: Schedules are promises to the public and must be met.
• Public Watch: Key papers and progress notes are shared for all to see.

NXCC’s Ask And Pakistan’s Response

NXCC has asked for clear dates so cash, plant, and people can be lined up in time. Pakistan reads this as a normal partner request and has restated that steps will move with speed and care under the same clean rules.

• Dates And Planning: A firm award window helps tight planning and smooth start.
• Readiness To Start: NXCC says men and machines can move once dates are fixed.
• Shared Finish Line: Both sides aim to complete before the closing date.
• Rules With Speed: Pace will match fairness and full record.

Turning Concern Into Speed

Pakistan is joining speed with order through a short path from file to field and a single point of contact to keep all offices aligned.

• Joint Desk: SIFC and NHA align finance, land, and traffic plans.
• Public Calendar: Dates for review, award, and site hand over are posted.
• Timely Site Access: Land, drawings, and entry are ready in the first month.
• Help Desk: One team closes routine issues before they slow the site.

Why Fast Award Helps People

A quick and clean award is a public gain. It creates jobs, lowers travel time and cost, and helps small trade move faster.

• Jobs And Local Spend: Camps, fuel stops, and repair shops get steady business.
• Safer Travel: Better roads reduce crashes and save fuel and time.
• Faster Freight: Farm and factory goods reach markets on time.
• Investor Trust: A clean record brings more capital at lower cost.

Simple Fixes From Past Projects

Pakistan’s recent corridors show what works. When land is ready and payments are prompt, crews move faster and quality stays high.

• Land First: Clear access before start saves more time than extra crews.
• Monthly Targets: Small goals each month keep pace and order.
• Quick Payments: Fast checks protect cash flow and morale.
• Safety And Quality: Signs, cones, wardens, and tests from day one.

Money And Safeguards

Big jobs need cash on time and strong checks on quality.

• Advance Against Bond: Release once bonds are verified.
• Fast Billing: Clear bills within set days so work does not stall.
• Separate Project Account: Keep funds for the job only.
• Independent Tests: Use labs and third party checks through the build.

Managing Noise From Across The Border

There is loud talk from across the border against Pakistan China projects. Under the Modi government, such talk often aims to cast doubt on funding and time lines. Pakistan’s best reply is steady delivery, open data, and visible progress that speak for themselves.

• Hostile Talk Under Modi Government: Delays are painted as failure to hurt confidence.
• Answer With Facts: Dates on paper and work on ground end rumor.
• Show The Work: Monthly photos, maps, and work done numbers tell the story.
• Stay On Rules: Clean process removes space for spin.

Ninety Day Action Plan

A short and firm plan can turn today’s momentum into early wins that the public can see.

• Publish The Calendar: Fix dates for evaluation, award, and site hand over.
• Issue Start Orders: Give a ninety day work plan with weekly targets.
• Clear Land And Utilities: Finish access, power, water, and traffic plans before start.
• Open Progress Page: Post monthly photos, maps, and key numbers.

What Success Will Look Like

Success means safe work zones, steady output, a budget that holds, and a file that passes any check. It also means a fair profit for the contractor and a clear gain for users and taxpayers.

• On Time Output: Sections open as planned without rushed or weak work.
• Safe During Works: Signs, cones, wardens, and night lights in place.
• Budget Control: Changes are few and justified in writing.
• Clean Close: Final bills and defect checks done within time.

Conclusion

The NXCC letter has added helpful urgency to a road job that matters for growth and daily life. Pakistan has kept a positive and firm stance for open rules, equal chance, and timely work, and has welcomed partner readiness to start. With a public calendar, quick site hand over, steady cash flow, and clear checks, Pakistan can turn a concern into a strong case of clean delivery. Noise from across the border under the Modi government will fade against steady facts. Roads rise with stone and steel, and in Pakistan they will also stand on trust built by fair rules and work done on time.