Key Takeaways
- Federal Communications Minister Abdul Aleem Khan has set a two-month deadline for the Multan-Muzaffargarh-Mianwali highway project.
- The NHA is also tasked with preparing a feasibility study for a 123-kilometer road project between Mansehra and Naran.
- The minister directed the NHA to ensure safety features are implemented and to include horticulture in road projects.
Federal Communications Minister Abdul Aleem Khan has issued directives to the National Highway Authority (NHA) to complete the Multan-Muzaffargarh-Mianwali highway within two months, according to a statement from ProPakistani.
The minister emphasized the importance of safety features, instructing the NHA to implement them at 100 percent across all new highways and motorways.
In addition to the Multan-Muzaffargarh-Mianwali project, the NHA is also tasked with preparing a feasibility study for a 123-kilometer road project between Mansehra and Naran, which could become significant for both tourism and trade with China.
Khan further directed the NHA to proceed with international tendering for the Guru Nanak Expressway, highlighting its religious importance for the Sikh community and calling for international investment.
He instructed the NHA to provide rest areas and washrooms on both sides of new highways and to make newly completed projects safe and visually appealing.
The authority also decided to make green belts mandatory on new highways and motorways, with horticulture being included as a formal component of road projects.
During the meeting, officials also examined construction work on different sections of the GT Road between Rawalpindi and Peshawar, with Khan directing the NHA to ensure the completion of ongoing development projects as quickly as possible.
The minister’s directives reflect a commitment to improving Pakistan’s infrastructure and enhancing connectivity, particularly in regions with significant economic and cultural importance.
