The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Pakistan’s National Highway Authority (NHA) formalized an agreement on Thursday to construct two segments of the M6 motorway. This project involves building a 120-kilometre, six-lane motorway starting from Hyderabad, equipped with advanced tolling systems, traffic management technologies, and enhanced road safety features.
In a significant development, the Hyderabad–Sukkur Motorway will be developed under a Public–Private Partnership (PPP) framework. The agreement was signed by ADB’s Country Director for Pakistan, Emma Fan, and NHA Member PPP, Ijaz Ahmed, in a ceremony attended by senior representatives from both organizations.
The project aims to bridge critical gaps in Pakistan’s north–south high-speed road network, facilitating smoother logistics, reducing travel times, and boosting trade flows nationwide. The ADB will provide advisory services, including conducting feasibility studies and designing a bankable PPP structure with transparent procurement procedures.
Meanwhile, this initiative is expected to encourage private sector investment to reach commercial and financial closure. The Hyderabad–Sukkur motorway is viewed as a vital component in completing the broader Peshawar–Karachi Motorway corridor, marking a key milestone in Pakistan’s infrastructure development.
