Key Takeaways
- The National Highway Authority (NHA) will implement four major infrastructure projects under the public-private partnership (PPP) model.
- Projects include a 169-kilometer section of the M-10 Motorway and the Guru Nanak Expressway.
- Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan chaired the meeting to discuss the projects.
The National Highway Authority (NHA) has announced plans to pursue four major infrastructure projects under the public-private partnership (PPP) model, as discussed at a meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan in Islamabad.
The projects include a 169-kilometer section of the M-10 Motorway, a route linking Mansehra, Naran, Jalkhad, and Chilas with the Chinese border, and the Guru Nanak Expressway, designed for Sikh pilgrims.
The meeting also addressed extending the Murree Expressway to Kashmir, with Khan directing NHA officials to prepare a business plan for the proposed projects.
Muhammad Ali, the prime minister’s adviser on privatization, assured the meeting of his cooperation, emphasizing the need to strengthen the NHA’s financial independence.
Officials agreed to complete preliminary work within one week and hold another meeting to review progress on the proposals.
The projects are expected to enhance connectivity and infrastructure development in key regions, benefiting both local communities and travelers.
Khan stressed the importance of transparency and accountability in the implementation of these projects, ensuring they meet the needs of the public.
The PPP model is seen as a way to leverage private sector expertise and resources to improve the quality and efficiency of infrastructure projects.
