By Pakistan’s road infrastructure is set for a major expansion as Federal Communications Minister Abdul Aleem Khan announced that work on the Sukkur-Hyderabad motorway and a new Karachi-Hyderabad motorway is expected to begin this year.
Speaking to reporters in Karachi, the federal minister said the motorway development would start from Sukkur, with the overall project targeted for completion within two years. The announcement is expected to bring significant attention to road connectivity in Sindh, particularly along one of the country’s busiest transport corridors.
New Motorway to Connect Karachi and Hyderabad
According to Abdul Aleem Khan, the government also plans to construct a new motorway between Karachi and Hyderabad. Importantly, he clarified that the proposed road will not be connected to the existing M-9 motorway.
The minister described the project as a major development for the people of Sindh and the rest of Pakistan, calling it a gift that the government intends to deliver during the current year.
A new dedicated motorway could provide an alternative high-speed route between Karachi and Hyderabad while potentially improving traffic movement, freight transportation and regional connectivity.
Sukkur-Hyderabad Route to Improve Connectivity
The proposed Sukkur-Hyderabad motorway is particularly significant because the route connects major commercial and industrial areas of Sindh. Better road infrastructure along this corridor could help reduce travel times and improve the movement of goods between northern and southern parts of the province.
The project could also benefit businesses and logistics operators that rely heavily on road transportation for the movement of cargo.
With construction expected to start from Sukkur, the government is targeting completion within approximately two years. The actual pace, however, will depend on project execution, financing, land acquisition and other development requirements.
Government Promises Facilities for Transporters
The communications minister also addressed concerns raised by the All Pakistan Goods Transporters Alliance regarding facilities and enforcement.
Abdul Aleem Khan said the government would arrange suitable space for truck stands and develop rest areas for transporters equipped with necessary facilities.
Such facilities could provide truck drivers with safer locations to stop during long-distance journeys while also supporting more organized freight movement on Pakistan’s highways and motorways.
Focus on Axle-Load Limits
While assuring transporters that their genuine demands would be addressed, the minister also stressed the importance of following legally approved axle-load limits.
He urged transporters not to exceed the prescribed load capacity and warned against overloading. Maintaining axle-load limits is important for road safety and can also help reduce damage to highways and bridges caused by excessively heavy vehicles.
Abdul Aleem Khan further assured transporters that they would not face unfair traffic challans. At the same time, he emphasized that transport operators must comply with applicable regulations.
A Major Infrastructure Development for Sindh
The proposed motorway projects could become an important part of Sindh’s transportation network if implemented according to the announced timeline. Improved connectivity between Sukkur, Hyderabad and Karachi could support trade, logistics, passenger travel and economic activity across the province.
The government’s next challenge will be translating the announcement into construction activity on the ground. With work expected to begin this year and completion targeted within two years, progress on the projects will be closely watched by commuters, businesses and transporters.
For Sindh, the development could represent a significant upgrade to its road infrastructure and provide stronger connections between some of the province’s most important economic centers.
Disclaimer: Project timelines and construction plans are based on statements attributed to the federal communications minister and may change due to administrative, financial, technical or other project-related factors.
