Islamabad: Pakistan has taken a key step toward completing its North–South motorway network, as the Asian Development Bank and the National Highway Authority (NHA) signed an agreement to advance the development of the Hyderabad–Sukkur (M-6) Motorway under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
The agreement was signed in Islamabad by ADB’s Country Director for Pakistan, Emma Fan, and NHA Member (PPP) Ijaz Ahmed. The ceremony was witnessed by senior officials from both sides, including NHA Member Planning Dr Shafeeq Ahmad and ADB Deputy Country Director Syed Hussain Haider.
Under the agreement, ADB will provide advisory support to help structure the project for private sector participation. This includes conducting feasibility studies, developing a bankable PPP framework, ensuring transparent procurement processes, and assisting in achieving financial close.
The M-6 Motorway is a critical missing link in Pakistan’s high-speed road network, connecting southern and northern regions. Once completed, it will form part of the larger Peshawar–Karachi Motorway corridor, improving logistics efficiency, reducing travel time, and facilitating smoother trade flows across the country.
The project involves the construction of a 120-kilometre, six-lane motorway starting from Hyderabad, equipped with modern tolling systems, traffic management infrastructure, and enhanced safety features.
Officials say the partnership is expected to attract private investment and technical expertise, accelerating progress on one of the country’s most important infrastructure projects.
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