Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan instructed the National Highway Authority on Tuesday to clear land encroachments and accelerate road repairs, which includes patchwork on the Lahore-Gujranwala portion of the GT Road.
During an NHA meeting he chaired, Khan demanded the urgent restoration of National Highway N-5 and quicker work on current infrastructure developments.
Deputies reported at the gathering that the Sambrial-Kharian Motorway (M-12) stands at 21% completion. The NHA intends to wrap up this undertaking half a year prior to the initial 2028 target.
The minister additionally demanded cleaner rest stops, more vegetation around motorways, and better visual appeal for national highways.
Khan resolved to inspect active construction sites personally in Faisalabad and other urban centers to evaluate headway. His orders span land clearance, roadway upkeep, and building schedules, directing the NHA to finish pending tasks and upgrade highway amenities.
