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Government allocates Rs163 billion for CPEC road projects in Balochistan

Government allocates significant funds for under-construction CPEC road projects in Balochistan’s western zone.

Sun News News Desk · Published 6 Aug 2026, 8:04 pm
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Government allocates Rs163 billion for CPEC road projects in Balochistan
Workers constructing a new road as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project in Balochistan.

Key Takeaways

  • Rs163 billion has been spent on nine under-construction CPEC road projects in Balochistan.
  • The total allocation since PSDP 2022-23 stands at over Rs310 billion.
  • Projects are focused on the western zone of Balochistan.

The government has allocated more than Rs310 billion for nine under-construction China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) road projects in Balochistan's western zone since the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2022-23.

As of now, releases and expenditures have reached over Rs163 billion, according to official figures.

The funds are aimed at improving infrastructure and connectivity within the region, a key component of CPEC's broader objectives in Pakistan.

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