ISLAMABAD
\nMinister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan Tuesday assured that the construction of M-6 Motorway will begin in 2025 without delay, highlighting its significance as a top priority under the directives of the Prime Minister. The project will now connect Sukkur to Karachi instead of the previously planned Hyderabad-Sukkur route.
\nSpeaking in the Senate of Pakistan during question hour session, Aleem Khan emphasized that all interchanges on the country\u2019s motorways, including the M-6, will be designed according to the specific needs of the surrounding regions. The concerns with stakeholders\u2019 would be addressed through consultations. The minister also reiterated that the M-6 is a critical project and assured its timely completion.
\nAleem said the Hyderabad-Sukkur section will be tendering under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, while it\u2019s detailed design and cost estimations has already been finalized. The National Highway Authority (NHA) has submitted the Project Qualification Proposal (PQP) for this section to the Public-Private Partnership Authority (P3A) for approval.
\nMinister further stated that for the Karachi-Hyderabad section, preparations are underway to hire consultants for a feasibility study; however, the approval is also under process from the Departmental Development Working Party (DDWP). The minister underlined the importance of the M-50 Motorway alongside the M-6 project, describing both as crucial for enhancing regional connectivity and economic development.
\nHe also highlighted that 44% of the budget for road infrastructure has been allocated to Balochistan, reflecting the government\u2019s commitment to equitable development across provinces. \u201cTimely and transparent execution of these projects is our utmost priority.
\nWe are determined to address regional disparities and ensure that these projects meet their deadlines,\u201d Aleem added, expressing confidence in the government\u2019s vision for a more connected and prosperous Pakistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan Tuesday assured that the construction of M-6 Motorway will begin in 2025 without delay, highlighting its significance as a top priority under the directives of the Prime Minister. The project will now connect Sukkur to Karachi instead of the previously planned Hyderabad-Sukkur route. Speaking in the Senate of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":456881,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-456869","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n