Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has announced a significant upgrade to the Lahore-Sialkot Motorway, which will be expanded from four to six lanes and extended to connect Kharian with Islamabad.

The strategic expansion aims to reduce traffic congestion on the Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M-2), cutting the travel distance by approximately 100 kilometers and saving nearly an hour of travel time.

The new link is expected to enhance connectivity for commuters from key districts, including Gujranwala, Gujrat, Kharian, Jhelum, and Gujar Khan. This development is anticipated to improve regional accessibility and facilitate economic growth in the area.

The announcement was made during a high-level meeting held at the National Highway Authority (NHA) Punjab Region Office. The minister directed officials to ensure the timely completion of ongoing projects while maintaining top construction standards. He also emphasized the need for a 30-year infrastructure plan to address future transportation needs.

A key agenda item was the urgent completion of development work along the Multan Road to Ring Road corridor. Abdul Aleem Khan warned that delays or substandard work would not be tolerated, underscoring the government’s commitment to quality and efficiency.

The meeting was attended by the Federal Secretary for Communications, the Chairman of the NHA, and the CEO of the Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA), who briefed the minister on various ongoing projects and future infrastructure plans in Punjab.