Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a} what is the current status of Chakdara-Chitral road and Chitra/-Gilgit-Baltistan road; (b) year ll' ise funds reserved, released and utilized on the aforesaid project during the lastfh •eyeari;; (c) phase-wise work details on the project and whether the work was started as per schedule; (d) if so, the details thereof: if not. the reasons thereof; (e) whether any international loan was taken for the project.- if so, the details thereof: (/) if such project is not completed within the prescribed period, whether such loan had been used elsewhere except aforesaid project: and (g) ·what steps are being taken by the Government to complete the aforesaid project at the earliest?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased tostate: (a) whether it is a fact that cellular phone signals are poor or non-existent in Upper Dir and other regions causing significant communication difficulties; (b) if so, whether the Government has recognized this issue; and (c) what steps are being taken by the Government to ensure that cellular companies improve their signal coverage and service quality?