Groundbreaking for Main Line-1 (ML-1) project, particularly the Karachi-Rohri section, is expected to begin next year.
This was briefed at a high-level review meeting held in Islamabad on key Public Sector Development Programme projects in the railways, highways, and water sectors,
The meeting also reviewed the up-gradation of 884 kilometres of Main Line-3 (ML-3) and the Thar Coal Railway Connectivity Project, a strategic initiative aimed at improving logistics for energy supply and industrial development.
The Thar Coal Railway Connectivity Project, worth 53.7 billion rupees. The project is expected to be completed by June next year.
The meeting also reviewed the National Highway Authority’s portfolio under PSDP 2025-26, which comprises 71 projects with a total cost of approximately 3,407 billion rupees. The Minister directed to complete the Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway within three years. He further instructed to expedite work on Karakoram Highway phase-II to be completed by 2028.
Under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework, the Minister emphasized Sambrial-Kharian-Rawalpindi motorway and Mashkel-Panjgur-Chadgi road projects as high-priority initiatives requiring accelerated implementation.
The meeting also reviewed major water-sector projects under PSDP 2025-26, which comprise 34 projects with a total approved cost of 1,848 billion rupees.
Key projects discussed include the Dasu Hydropower Project, Diamer-Bhasha Dam, Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project, Chashma Right Bank Canal, Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project, and the K-IV water supply project for Karachi.
