A parliamentary panel on Friday received a progress briefing on the Karachi–Pipri Freight Corridor Project, a key initiative aimed at shifting bulk cargo traffic from road networks to the railway system.
The Railways Secretary informed the lawmakers that the dedicated freight line will originate from Keamari, linking Karachi Port to Pipri, and will include the construction of two additional railway tracks to connect the corridor with Motorway M-9. The project is designed to reduce road congestion, streamline cargo movement, and cut transport costs for port logistics.
According to the briefing, the terminal will begin operations on a limited scale in the initial phase, which is expected to be completed within six months. Once fully operational, the corridor will accommodate 17 freight trains daily, making it one of the most significant freight mobility upgrades in recent years.
The Karachi–Pipri Freight Corridor carries an estimated price tag of $400 million and is considered a strategic component of modernising Pakistan’s rail-based supply chain infrastructure.
