ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has invited Saudi investors to participate in the development of three major motorway projects, including the long-awaited M-6 Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway, as part of efforts to attract foreign investment into the country’s transport infrastructure sector.
The invitation was extended by Federal Minister for Communications Aleem Khan during a meeting with Prince Mansour bin Muhammad Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi-Pakistan Joint Business Council (SPBC), to discuss bilateral economic cooperation and investment opportunities.
According to the Ministry of Communications, the minister highlighted three strategic infrastructure projects for potential Saudi investment: the M-6 Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway, M-10 Karachi Port Motorway, and M-13 Kharian-Rawalpindi Motorway. He described the projects as commercially viable ventures offering strong long-term returns due to their strategic importance and economic potential.
The 306-kilometre, six-lane M-6 Motorway is considered a critical missing link in Pakistan’s north-south motorway network. Once completed, it will provide uninterrupted motorway connectivity from Karachi Port to Peshawar and onward to Gilgit. The project includes 15 interchanges and 10 service areas.
Pakistan is accelerating efforts to modernize its road infrastructure and encourage private-sector participation in large-scale transport projects. In April, the National Highway Authority and the Asian Development Bank signed an agreement for the construction of two sections of the M-6 Motorway, marking a significant step toward the project’s realization after decades of delays.
During the meeting, Aleem Khan assured the Saudi delegation that investors would be offered commercially attractive investment models and emphasized that the expansion of Pakistan’s road network would enhance regional trade, connectivity, and economic growth.
Prince Mansour welcomed the investment opportunities and expressed the SPBC’s interest in exploring partnerships in Pakistan’s communications and infrastructure sectors. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic ties through institutional platforms such as the Saudi-Pakistan Business Council.
Story by Syed Irfan Raza
