Work on New Motorway to Begin Next Month

Construction on the Sukkur-Karachi Motorway will commence next month, Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan stated while addressing the business community at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Key points

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• During his address, the minister additionally outlined financial reforms at the National Highway Authority (NHA), saying the authority was working to rise its revenue from Rs.
• The project will comprise three approved sections and extend high-speed road access to Karachi Port, according to the minister.

Meanwhile, the project will comprise three approved sections and extend high-speed road access to Karachi Port, according to the minister. The development is aimed at improving connectivity and facilitating the movement of goods to and from the port. Sambrial-Kharian Motorway to Cut Travel Distance by 100km: Aleem Khan.

Khan did not provide a detailed construction schedule or specify when the entire motorway would become operational.

During his address, the minister additionally outlined financial reforms at the National Highway Authority (NHA), saying the authority was working to rise its revenue from Rs. 66 billion to Rs. 160 billion. He remarked administrative expenses had been capped at Rs. 50 billion to direct more funds toward infrastructure development.

Meanwhile, the minister remarked the authority was prioritizing major road projects nationwide to strengthen national connectivity while improving its financial position.

He additionally assured business leaders that the Ministry of Communications would maintain engagement with the private sector and work to resolve worries affecting trade and commercial activity. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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Taken together, the developments around work on New Motorway to Begin Next Month point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.