Aleem Khan Says Sambrial-Kharian Motorway Will Cut Lahore To Rawalpind

Aleem Khan Says Sambrial-Kharian Motorway Will Cut Lahore To Rawalpindi Travel By 100km

Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan stated that the Sambrial-Kharian Motorway will shorten the travel distance between Lahore and Rawalpindi by 100 kilometers.

NationPulse Desk

Oct 26, 2026 · 4:31 PM 1 min read

Key takeaways

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan spoke at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The Sambrial-Kharian Motorway will reduce travel distance between Lahore and Rawalpindi by 100 kilometers.

The new route will save more than an hour of travel time.

The National Highway Authority is working to raise revenue from Rs. 66 billion to Rs. 160 billion.

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan announced that the Sambrial-Kharian Motorway will shorten the trip between Lahore and Rawalpindi by 100 kilometers and cut travel time by over an hour.

While speaking to business leaders at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Khan pointed out the advantages the project brings to transportation systems and travelers, noting that the shortened path will improve journey efficiency between the two cities.

During his speech, the minister left out any mention of a finish date for the highway. Khan additionally touched upon economic changes at the National Highway Authority, stating the agency aims to boost income from Rs. 66 billion to Rs. 160 billion while keeping operational costs at a maximum of Rs. 50 billion.

He mentioned that the National Highway Authority is placing priority on building infrastructure and enhancing money management to fund road projects without adding extra strain on state funds.

The minister additionally stressed teamwork with the business sector, stating that representatives from the Ministry of Communications, the National Highway Authority, and the Motorway Police will meet often with Lahore Chamber members to resolve issues impacting commerce and manufacturing.

Questions and answers

How much will the Sambrial-Kharian Motorway reduce travel distance between Lahore and Rawalpindi?

The motorway will reduce the travel distance between Lahore and Rawalpindi by 100 kilometers and save more than an hour of travel time.

What revenue target is the National Highway Authority working toward?

The National Highway Authority is working to raise its revenue from Rs. 66 billion to Rs. 160 billion while capping administrative expenses at Rs. 50 billion.