Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan on Tuesday slated previous administrations of PPP, PML-N, and PTI for their inability to deliver on the Sukkur-Karachi Motorway (M6).
Speaking in the Senate, Aleem Khan held past governments accountable for failing to complete this vital road.
“I am ready to give an account of my six months in office. Can they explain their years of governance?” he questioned.
He reiterated that the M6 Motorway is a top priority for the government, declaring it the most important road in Pakistan.
“Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and I have committed ourselves to this project, and work will commence next year,” he affirmed.
The minister rejected the notion that the M6 is solely a project for Sindh. “This motorway is for all of Pakistan. If the previous governments had treated it as such, it would have been completed by now,” he remarked.
Despite this criticism, the minister acknowledged his respect for all political parties and their contributions.
The M6 Motorway, which will link Sukkur to Karachi, is expected to reduce travel time and improve trade connectivity in Sindh and beyond.
Highlighting challenges in road infrastructure, Khan revealed that the NHA is working on a new policy to regulate housing society connections to motorways. “This issue has caused uneven roads in many places, and we aim to address it with clear rules,” he said.
He also disclosed that a previous contractor failed to provide a feasibility report for the M6, further delaying the project. However, the minister remains confident in its financial viability, estimating that it could generate Rs3,000 billion in annual revenue upon completion.
Aleem Khan stressed the government’s focus on road projects in Balochistan, which receives 44% of NHA’s maintenance revenue. “Although there are objections from Sindh and KP, we must address Balochistan’s infrastructure needs as a priority,” he noted.
The minister concluded by inviting suggestions from senators to ensure the project’s success. “We welcome constructive feedback and are committed to delivering a motorway network that benefits the entire nation,” he said.
