Federal Communications Minister Abdul Aleem Khan has announced that work on the proposed Sukkur-Hyderabad and Hyderabad-Karachi motorways is expected to begin this year, with construction starting from Sukkur.
Speaking to reporters in Karachi, the minister said the project is targeted for completion within two years.
He also clarified that the planned Karachi-Hyderabad motorway will be a new route and will not be connected to the existing M-9 motorway.
Abdul Aleem Khan described the motorway project as a major development for Sindh and said it would benefit not only the province but also other parts of the country by improving road connectivity and transportation infrastructure.
New Facilities Planned for Transporters
The minister made the announcement while speaking alongside representatives of the All Pakistan Goods Transporters Alliance.
He said the government would allocate dedicated space for truck stands and establish rest areas equipped with necessary facilities for transporters.
The government also assured transporters that they would not face unfair traffic challans. At the same time, the minister stressed that transporters must comply with legally prescribed axle-load limits and avoid overloading vehicles.
Government Promises to Address Transporters’ Concerns
Abdul Aleem Khan said the government was prepared to address the genuine concerns of the transport sector but would only make commitments that could be practically implemented.
He emphasized that transporters have an important role in the country’s economy and that improved infrastructure, designated truck facilities and better enforcement of road safety regulations could help make freight transportation more efficient.
The proposed motorway projects could also have wider implications for Sindh’s connectivity, logistics, trade and regional property development, particularly along emerging transportation corridors.
However, the timeline and progress of the projects will depend on the completion of the required planning, approvals, financing and construction processes.
