ISLAMABAD (APP) - President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday stressed upon the concerned authorities to complete the ongoing construction projects in time. He said there will be no compromise on the quality of construction material. The President made these remarks during a briefing on NHA Projects/Plans made by the Ministry of Communications here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. The briefing was attended by Dr. Arbab Alamgir Khan, Minister for Communications, Senator Waqar Ahmad, Minister for Investment and concerned officials. Briefing the meeting, Minister for Communications said that NHA is responsible for maintaining and operating national highway network at optimum expense. He said that NHA is delivering highway sector development program as per government policies and priorities. The meeting was informed about the under construction projects of NHA in Punjab, Sindh, NWFP and Balochistan including Layari Expressway, Larkana - Khairpur Bridge on River Indus, construction of Chand Bridge at Chenab, Islamabad - Muzaffarabad Road, Lowari Rail Tunnel Project and several planned projects all over the country. National Trade Corridor (NTC) Expressways Program was also discussed in the briefing. The meeting was informed that around Rs. 312 billion will be made available for these projects over the next 5 to 7 years.