PMIC extends deadline to complete PIMS HVAC project by Dec 25


ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): The Prime Minister’s Inspection Commission (PMIC) on Thursday gave a five-day extension to the authorities concerned to complete the project of installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) plant at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) by December 25.

Earlier, the PMIC had given the deadline for project’s completion by December 20.

A PMIC team made another visit of the the project and reviewed the progress on ongoing work of the HVAC regarding installation of the centrally air conditioning system in the whole buildings of the hospital

The visit took place in wake of the deep concerns expressed by the prime minister over the unwarranted delay in completion of the PSDP projects including “Replace and Upgradation of HVAC Plant Room Equipments and Allied Works at PIMS, Islamabad”.

Following dissatisfaction on the reports from Ministry of Housing and Works and Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination, the matter had been referred to the PMIC for effective supervision, said a press release.

PMIC Chairman Brigadier (Retired) Muzaffar Ali Ranjha had assigned the task to the inquiry team headed by Zahir Shah for vigorously persuading the project and ensure its completion at the earliest.

The inspection team that visited the project, comprised PMIC Member Zahir Shah and Co-opted Member Safdar Ali, Director Muhammad Saleh Narejo and Assistant Director Ahmed Waseem.

The PIMS administration, the officers of Public Works Department and contractors were present during the inspection.

The team observed the progress made by the contractors and PWD in the light of directions issued in the team’s visit on December 5.

Directions were given during the visit for speedy and effective completion of the project with deadlines which has been significantly delayed.

The PMIC team stressed for completion of the project before December 25, 2023.

The PMIC chairman will visit the project on December 20. A progress report will also be submitted to the Prime Minister’s Office in this regard.

An interim report regarding progress in the project has already been submitted to the office the prime minister.