Srinagar, Sept. 16 -- People's Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen Tuesday expressed deep concern over the frequent closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, stating that it has badly hit the economy of Kashmir, particularly the horticulture sector.

In a statement issued, He said it is unfortunate that despite the highway being known for frequent disruptions, successive governments have failed to put in place a long-term and concrete plan to address the crisis.

Yaseen said those who are crying today for the restoration of the highway had enough time and power in the past but failed to deliver.

"Had the governments constructed sufficient cold storage and preservation facilities in the Valley...