Reasons for delay in New Balakot City Project discussed June 11, 2021 PESHAWAR: A meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mahmood Khan on Thursday discussed the progress made so far on the New Balakot City Development Project, reasons for the delay, proposed feasibility study, detailed design, master plan and other related matters to complete the scheme. Chairman, National Disaster Management Authority Lt- Gen. Akhtar Nawaz, Hazara Commissioner Riaz Mahsood, administrative secretaries of the relevant provincial departments attended the meeting. The chief minister agreed to the proposed master plan for the completion of the project. He directed the officials concerned to redress legitimate concerns of the earthquake victims of the old Balakot city and restore their confidence.