Chinese Firm Selected to Rehabilitate N-5 Highway Under $100M Contract

{"heading":"The N-5 Highway Rehabilitation Project","subheading":"Implementation and Approval","paragraph_1":"The National Highway Authority (NHA) will implement the project, with China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd. executing the rehabilitation work. The project was approved by the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on February 27, 2026.","paragraph_2":"The Ministry of Communications oversees the infrastructure effort, connecting major cities, industrial areas, commercial centers, and agricultural markets across Pakistan. The project aims to improve road safety and driving conditions, reducing vehicle costs and travel delays.","paragraph_3":"The rehabilitation work will involve repairing damaged sections of the N-5 highway in Sindh, with the project expected to cut vehicle costs and significantly reduce travel delays. The improved roads will also strengthen local supply chains and support trade, transport, and economic activity in Sindh and other areas along the highway."}