The federal government has approved the construction of the N-15 highway, a major infrastructure project connecting Mansehra to the Chinese border, promising a faster, safer, and modern alternative to the existing Karakoram Highway.
The decision was made during a National Highway Authority (NHA) meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan.
The highway will link Mansehra, Naran, Jhalakhand, and Chilas, significantly reducing travel distances and enhancing year-round accessibility.
“This highway will be unique in terms of trade, tourism, and defense,” said Abdul Aleem Khan. He highlighted that the speed limit will range from 60 to 80 km/h, making it suitable for both commercial traffic and winter tourism.
World-Class Infrastructure and Amenities
The N-15 project will include resorts, hotels, lakes, and shopping areas along the route, developed under a public-private partnership model.
Officials confirmed the highway will largely follow a 4-lane bilateral design to accommodate future traffic needs.
Economic and Strategic Benefits
The highway is expected to boost trade with Central Asia, strengthen defense logistics, and promote tourism in northern Pakistan, generating income for local communities.
Abdul Aleem Khan emphasized that the project will meet the future needs of the country, with completion targeted within two years.
The Secretary for Communications, NHA Chairman, and other officials briefed the minister on project feasibility and standards, confirming that construction will adhere to world-class quality and safety benchmarks.
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Sukkur hyd karachi motorway ?
If this highway was in Punjab the Federal government would have immediately released funds for it’s completion…but unfortunately this is in Sindh so Federal gov will never give it the required funds
Wo Punjabistan ka hissa nhi hey.
It was needed via Chillas. But landslides will be major impediment. Avalanche Galleries will be required at Babusar Pass. God bless all
China buying Pakistan
Pakistan is trying to complete 39 km malir Expressway for the last 5 years and here you are saying that Pakistan will connect China by road N-15. I think, it will take another 20 years to complete.
Projects of North Pakistan especially Punjab and Federal government based are different from sind,
In dono ka comparison banta he ni ha,
Sind m pehly konsa kaam thk hua ha.
No that is Sindh trying to complete malir expressway. Not Pakistan
Nit Pakistan, but PPP ruling the Sindh procince and he is doing that job for good to keep the public away from basic amenities
Highly appreciated for progress of Pakistan.
The projects you mentioned are Sind government. This is Pakistan government.
Congratulations shahbaz sharif ALeem khan well done
Wonderful. It will increase tourism towards our northern area and be a blessing for the people of Pakistan InshaAllah. Best wishes and prayers for it’s quick completion and success
Hope & pray that the N-15 project meets all the international standards & proves to be a great success. InShaAllah .
Karachi Sukhar ke Banwa Do Bhai Budha Hogaya Mae ……
While at the same time
We tax 200 percent on chinese cars
Over 80 percent tax on chinese online platforms
And we are known to have security issues regarding chinese workers living here.
This solves nothing