Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has approved the construction of a new motorway via Mansehra, Kaghan, Naran, Jhal Khand and Chilas to provide an alternative route to the Karakoram Highway (KKH).
The approval was granted during a meeting of the National Highway Authority (NHA), which reviewed ongoing and proposed infrastructure projects. Communications Secretary and NHA Chairman retired Capt Asadullah Khan also attended the meeting.
Officials informed the meeting that the proposed Mansehra-Naran-Chilas (MNJC) Motorway will be 172 kilometers long and is expected to reduce travel distance on the Karakoram Highway by up to 120 kilometers.
According to the briefing, the project will be developed in two phases. The first phase will cover the route from Mansehra to Kaghan, Naran, and Babusar Top, while the second phase will extend from Babusar Top to Chilas.
A major component of the project is the planned 13.5-kilometer Babusar Tunnel, which is expected to become the longest tunnel in Pakistan.
The motorway will initially be built as a four-lane highway with provisions for future expansion to six lanes. The project also includes the construction of modern rest areas every 25 to 30 kilometers and freight terminals at both ends of the route.
During the meeting, the minister said the motorway would improve connectivity between Pakistan and China by providing a shorter and more efficient route linking the ports of Karachi and Gwadar with western China. He directed NHA officials to complete all technical requirements and planning work for the project within the stipulated timeframe.
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Fantastic
Keep it up NS
And
Down with Andooz
Bro suna e a Aj tak Tou Hamy koi project na mela
Aapke language saabit karti hai, naa tou Aap kei yeh khwaish puri honi chahiye aur naa hei....aap iss laiq Hein..
Why not Hyderabad-Sukkur? That should be the top priority
Ask Sindh Govt
To NHA khattam kr do
Beacuse Bhutto is alive.
Perhaps you forgot the corruption which was done by an official (who was involved in acquiring land for Sukkur-Hyd motorway.
What is the update of KKH from Besham onwards 52 km which cost 4 to 5 hours due to rough patch promised by Government that would have been completed by March -Aprl-2026
Jab tak Dam nahi complete hota, wo road kharab he rahy ga.
Any update on most wanted Hyderabad- Sukkar motorway? Or repair of N5 at the same route?
Ask Sindh Govt.
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Hyd sukkur karachi d most wanted motorway ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Nae bana saktay to bta do bhai ub to expire ho gae 500 deadlines ?
Ask Sindh Govt.
Motorways are under federal government and not provincial hover for your kind information
Is this more important than unconstructed portion of motorway which would connect the karachi port.
Yese
emphasis on roads , motorways n pulse is always kept on forefront whenever this government comes on limelight ، whereas others long outstanding projects are kept left in the doldrum such as life style residency mega housing project has been kept pending since 2016 inaurgated by the the PML n government tens years ago. This 2800 unit flats project having it's site at G 13 1 situated at stellar location is lying idle n the work over this has been deferred since 2021 for want of necessary funds for it in national exchangers . no heed is still being paid towards it's completion n handing over to the effected allottees. it seems that the present government has mood to gives due importance towards this country's largest project of this type in near future .
It must be given to Chinese company, as they I'll be able to complete project in time and with Quality, best in Pak is FWO but that best even take too much time, so better to go for Chinese company so such projects in which mountains are involed