National Highway Authority Targets Four Projects Through Public-Private Partnerships

Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan led an Islamabad meeting where the National Highway Authority agreed to advance four major infrastructure projects using the public-private partnership model.

NationPulse Desk

Oct 21, 2026 · 1:13 PM 1 min read

National Highway Authority Targets Four Projects Through Public-Private Partnerships

Key takeaways

The National Highway Authority will pursue four infrastructure projects under the public-private partnership model.
Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan chaired the Islamabad meeting.
Projects include a 169-kilometer section of the M-10 Motorway and the Guru Nanak Expressway for Sikh pilgrims.
Officials agreed to finish preliminary work within one week.

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan chaired a meeting in Islamabad where the National Highway Authority decided to advance four infrastructure projects through the public-private partnership model.

These initiatives feature a 169-kilometer stretch of the M-10 Motorway, a pathway connecting Mansehra, Naran, Jalkhad and Chilas with the Chinese border, and the Guru Nanak Expressway intended for Sikh pilgrims.

Discussions during the session also covered the potential extension of the Murree Expressway toward Kashmir. Khan instructed officials from the authority to draft a business plan for these ventures and emphasized boosting financial self-reliance.

Muhammad Ali, who advises the prime minister on privatization, promised his support during the gathering. Participants reached a consensus to finish initial preparations inside one week and convene again to check progress on the plans.

Why it matters

The decisions affect travelers and pilgrims using routes like the M-10 Motorway and the Guru Nanak Expressway, while aiming to improve the financial independence of the National Highway Authority.

Questions and answers

Which projects are included in the public-private partnership plan?

The plans include a 169-kilometer section of the M-10 Motorway, a route connecting Mansehra, Naran, Jalkhad and Chilas with the Chinese border, the Guru Nanak Expressway, and discussions on extending the Murree Expressway to Kashmir.