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NHA declared Karakoram Highway all- weather route between China and Pakistan​

By Tahir Ali

ISLAMABAD - The National Highway Authority (NHA) on Thursday declared the Karakoram Highway (KKH) an all-weather route connecting China and Pakistan.

The 806 km long KKH, which crosses challenging mountain terrain and faces harsh weather conditions and natural disasters, is the sole link between Pakistan and China through Khunjerab Pass. An official notification states, "In the context of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, it has been decided to ensure year-around operational status for this road."

Due to its high altitude and heavy snowfall, KKH between Sust and Khunjerab (86 km) typically becomes impassable for all traffic during the winter season from December to April each year. The notification further mentions that the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) has already been deployed on KKH for routine maintenance under an annual maintenance contract.

An agreement between NHA and FWO has been reached to keep KKH open during the winter season between Sust and Khunjerab to all types of traffic. It is anticipated that KKH will remain accessible during the 2023-24 winter season for cross-order traffic.

Therefore, preparations will be necessary to facilitate international transit trade and passenger movement at border crossing points.

 

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Azad Kashmir to Skardu, a new route will be constructed through a 12.7 km long tunnel.

Pakistan's third alternative CPEC route, which will reduce 350 km distance to China's border.

The federal government has released 45 million for the Gori Kot Astore to Shagrathang Skardu road project via Azad Kashmir.

' The new route will connect China, GBK Shagar, Skardu and Astor districts to Muzaffarabad after crossing the border.

National Highway Authority (NHA) is working for the construction of Shawnter-Ratu (12.7 km long) road tunnel. (Kail to Shawnter) and (Counter to Gori Kot) roads are approximately 26.9 km and 41.5 km respectively.

This town will pass through Kail, Lower Domail, Dhaki Naka, Khora, Chatta Katha, Upper Domail and Chattian, Neelum Azad Jammu and Kashmir areas of Shawnter and Astor GB areas adjoined by Morcha Gazir, Mirmalk, Ratu, Naseerabad, Chogam, Rahmanpur and Gaurikot. Project site is about 65 km away from Astor. Way from Neelum valley to Astor valley.

 

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What is the update on motorways of Pakistan. The Gwadar to Punjab motorway is complete or still under construction?

There was a motorway project from Lahore to Kharian. Is it under construction?

 

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M-5

 

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M-15

 

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Rakaposhi View from KKH near Sikandarabad ...

 

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M-15

 

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M-14

 

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Ring road Lahore..

 

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N - 70 Highway ...
Eight steel bridges along the 33-kilometre long Rakhi Gaj-Bewata section of the N-70 highway, which will connect Balochistan to Punjab, has entered its final stage of completion. The project is being carried out in collaboration with Japan.

The total cost of the project, which is slated for completion in August, is Rs13.75 billion. This is the second largest project of its kind in Asia and the very first in Pakistan.

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Reportedly, in 2016, the National Highway Authority, in collaboration with Japan, initiated the project in an effort to make the hilly terrain, leading from Rakhi Gaj to Bewata, safe for commuters and traffic.

Steel is being imported for the bridges which will boast pillars taller than 150 feet. As a result of constructing these bridges and the interprovincial highway Quetta Road, residents of South Punjab will be able to easily access tourist spots in the area. This, in turn, will promote tourism at the Koh-e-Sulaiman Range.

 

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Islamabad

 

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M-5 Multan - Sukkur Motorway

 

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CARGO trucks pass through the Torkham area where a customs terminal is under construction.

The new terminal will have a cumulative parking facility for at least 500 vehicles which will hugely minimise traffic mess on the main Peshawar-Torkham highway.

The terminal is also designed to offer rapid passenger immigration process, efficient cargo checking and handling alongside e-lanes for even faster clearance and a sufficiently large parking space for at least 500 trucks awaiting clearance.

 

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Coastal Highway, Balochistan

 

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Balochistan