Construction work on the long-awaited Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway will begin in May this year. The project will be executed under the supervision of the NHA. The decision reflects the government’s focus on improving national connectivity.
The announcement was made during a meeting of the National Highway Authority. The meeting was chaired by Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan. Senior NHA officials were present and shared progress updates.
During the meeting, the minister directed authorities to take immediate action. He stressed the need for timely execution of the Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway. He said the project is now a top priority for the government.
Abdul Aleem Khan instructed officers to remove administrative and technical hurdles. He asked them to speed up preparations before construction begins. He also warned against unnecessary delays.
Officials informed the meeting that major motorway projects are moving forward. They said the Hyderabad-Karachi Motorway will be developed under a public-private partnership model. This approach is meant to reduce the financial burden on the government.
The feasibility of the Hyderabad-Karachi Motorway was also discussed. The NHA said the project will be reviewed further in upcoming meetings. It is part of the authority’s long-term infrastructure planning.
The meeting also reviewed progress on the Sialkot-Kharian Motorway, known as M-12. Officials said the motorway is being expanded from four lanes to six lanes. The expansion aims to meet future traffic needs.
The minister directed that the M-12 motorway be linked to Kartarpur. This step will improve access for religious visitors. It will also help strengthen regional connectivity.
Abdul Aleem Khan highlighted the importance of religious tourism. He said Sikh pilgrims will hold roadshows in Canada, the United States, and Europe. These events will promote tourism related to Kartarpur.
He added that better road infrastructure supports international tourism. Improved connectivity also strengthens people-to-people relations.
The minister emphasized long-term planning for motorway projects. He said new roads must meet the needs of the next 30 years. Short-term planning, he noted, limits economic benefits.
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The meeting also discussed right-of-way issues and advertisement matters. The NHA chairman briefed the minister on operational challenges. Officials assured him that priority projects are progressing as planned.
