Major Motorway Section Closed for Power Line Repairs

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 week ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A major section of the national motorway has been temporarily closed after authorities announced urgent repair work on a high-voltage electricity transmission line, causing disruption…

Federal Govt Clarifies Lahore–Sahiwal Motorway Project Approval

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal government has clarified that only a portion of the Lahore–Sahiwal motorway project has been recommended for consideration, dismissing reports that it approved the…

Lahore-Sialkot-Kharian-Rawalpindi Motorway to Reduce Travel Distance by 100 km

By Waleeja Khan ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The government has announced plans to complete the Lahore-Sialkot-Kharian-Rawalpindi motorway, a key northbound corridor aimed at providing faster, safer, and more economical connectivity between Punjab’s…

Rs. 465 Billion Motorway Plan Moves Forward Despite Cost and Funding Concerns

By Waleeja Khan ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The federal government has given conditional clearance to a Rs. 465 billion Lahore- Bahawalnagar motorway project, even though key questions about funding, design and policy…

KP Pushes Major Road Expansion with Three Motorway Projects

By Waleeja Khan ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has set the stage for a major expansion of its road network, announcing progress on three key motorway projects aimed at…

Major Motorway Expansion Announced, Upgraded to Six Lanes

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s road infrastructure is set for a major boost as Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan announced the expansion of the Faisalabad Pindi Bhattian…

Restrictions on Overloaded Trucks Lead to 99% Drop in Fatal Crashes, NHMP Reports

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) say strict action against overloaded trucks has led to a dramatic decline in deadly accidents, with a 99%…

Deadline Set to Restore Traffic on M-5 Motorway After Flood Damage

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal government has set November 30 as the deadline to reopen one-way traffic on the M-5 Motorway following flood damage, after Federal Minister for…

Major Motorway Project in Sindh Likely to Begin in Early 2026

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Construction on a major motorway project in Sindh is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026, as financing for three sections has been…

Pakistan Invites Saudi Arabia to Invest in Major Motorway Projects

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan has extended a formal invitation to Saudi Arabia to invest in three major motorway projects, strengthening economic and infrastructure cooperation between the two nations.…

Sukkur–Multan Motorway Reopens After Flood Repairs

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

After weeks of closure due to severe flood damage, the Sukkur–Multan Motorway (M-5) has finally reopened to traffic, marking a significant relief for commuters and…

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NHA Ordered to Regulate Prices at Motorway Service Areas

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Government Assurances has instructed the National Highways Authority (NHA) to ensure strict price regulation and monitoring at motorway service…

Islamabad, Rawalpindi Resume Normalcy with Internet and M-2 Reopening

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi have returned to normalcy as mobile internet services and the Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M-2) have been fully restored. The…

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