Aleem Khan welcomes ADB-NHA agreement for M6 Motorway, terms it key to economic growth

Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan on Wednesday welcomed the signing of a strategic agreement between the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the National Highway Authority (NHA) for the construction of the M6 Motorway, connecting Karachi to Sukkur

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Apr, 2026) Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan on Wednesday welcomed the signing of a strategic agreement between the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the National Highway Authority (NHA) for the construction of the M6 Motorway, connecting Karachi to Sukkur.

In a statement, the minister congratulating the nation on this landmark achievement, termed the project as a vital gateway to Pakistan’s future development and a decisive step toward economic prosperity.

Khan highlighted that by the grace of Allah Almighty, the Government has successfully initiated a project that remained stalled for over 30 years achieving this breakthrough within a mere two years of dedicated effort.

He emphasized that the M6 Motorway represents the "missing economic link" of the country’s North-South corridor, making its completion an absolute necessity for sustainable national growth.

The Minister noted that this Motorway was among the most critical infrastructure assets in Pakistan, designed to serve as a backbone for the country’s future trade and logistics.

The completion of this missing link would revolutionize Pakistan’s transport network by allowing traffic from Karachi Port to travel seamlessly to Peshawar and Gilgit via a continuous motorway system, he added.

Abdul Aleem Khan said that 306-kilometer-long, six-lane project would be equipped with modern tolling and safety systems, featuring 15 interchanges and 10 state-of-the-art service areas to facilitate travelers and commercial transporters alike. He said that the project structure included two key sections from Hyderabad to Nawabshah which would be developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model to ensure transparency and attract private sector investment.

While the Islamic Development Bank and the OPEC Fund have already approved financing for three other sections, Federal Minister reaffirmed that the entire M6 project is slated for completion within the next two years.

He concluded by stating that connecting Karachi’s Ports to the northern regions is a national priority that would unlock new investment opportunities and strengthen the regional trade connectivity of Pakistan.