Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday emphasised the need for timely completion of the Hyderabad–Sukkur Motorway (M-6) and the Karachi Northern Bypass–Jamshoro Motorway (M-10), calling both projects critical not only for Sindh but also for Pakistan’s economic growth.
The CM shared these views during a meeting with Federal Communications Minister Aleem Khan at the CM House, where progress on the two major initiatives was reviewed. The meeting was attended by provincial ministers, senior bureaucrats, and officials from the National Highway Authority (NHA).
The federal communications secretary informed participants that the long-awaited M-6 motorway had received final approval under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) and was cleared by the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) at a cost of PKR 363 billion. The project will be implemented in five phases, with funding commitments from the Islamic Development Bank for two sections, while a Chinese company has expressed interest in undertaking the entire scheme.
Officials noted that once completed, M-6 will form the last missing link in Pakistan’s north–south motorway network, directly connecting Peshawar to Karachi. The motorway is expected to cut travel time, enhance safety, and improve port-to-upcountry trade and logistics.
Discussions also covered the M-10 project, which has evolved into a two-part initiative. Plans include upgrading the existing 34-kilometre Karachi Northern Bypass into an eight-lane motorway from the ICI Bridge to Hamdard University Chowk, alongside building a new 134-kilometre six-lane motorway through the Khirthar Range, linking Hamdard University Chowk to M-6 at Jamshoro. Additionally, a 23-kilometre link between Hamdard University Chowk and the M-9 will be upgraded to six lanes. The project is currently under feasibility study by NESPAK.
Minister Aleem Khan assured that the federal government and NHA were fully committed to delivering both projects transparently and on schedule. CM Murad Ali Shah welcomed the federal support and urged that work on M-6 be expedited to facilitate both public movement and port traffic.
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