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The federal government in Pakistan says a Rs.415 billion upgrade of the N-25 Karachi-Quetta-Chaman Highway will significantly reduce travel times between Karachi and Quetta.<\/strong><\/p>\n Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan discussed the project with Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail during a meeting in Islamabad on Thursday, 3 September 2026.<\/p>\n The road project, officially designated the Pakistan Expressway, is being developed as a major transport and trade corridor linking Karachi with Balochistan and the Chaman border.<\/p>\n Abdul Aleem Khan said the National Highway Authority (NHA) was taking steps to ensure the timely completion of the project and other priority road schemes in the province.<\/p>\n The meeting was attended by senior officials, including the federal secretary for communications and the NHA chairman.<\/p>\n The discussions centered on critical NHA projects aimed at upgrading road connectivity, enhancing trade routes, and driving socio-economic progress in Balochistan.<\/p>\n He stated that the modern, state-of-the-art expressway will substantially reduce the travel time between Karachi and Quetta, establishing a crucial commercial artery for Balochistan and the broader region.<\/p>\n Governor Balochistan Jaffar Khan Mandokhail expressed deep gratitude to Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan for prioritizing the N-25 Pakistan Expressway, commending the NHA\u2019s valuable contribution to the development of Balochistan\u2019s transit network.<\/p>\n He lauded the Ministry\u2019s focused approach toward upgrading the province\u2019s primary transport corridors, noting that these developments would significantly benefit local communities.<\/p>\n The meeting concluded with comprehensive deliberations on additional regional projects, including the construction of the Zhob Bypass and further enhancements to the province\u2019s overall communications sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n