KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a high-level meeting on the province’s development portfolio, directed concerned departments to accelerate work on major federal, provincial, and foreign-assisted road projects to ensure their timely completion.
The meeting, attended by Provincial Ministers Jam Khan Shoro and Haji Ali Hassan Zardari, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, Chairman P&D Najam Shah, and senior officials, reviewed progress under the Federal PSDP 2025-26, Sindh ADP 2025-26, and the ADB-assisted Flood Emergency Reconstruction Project.
CM Murad Ali Shah said road infrastructure forms the backbone of Sindh’s economic development and must be completed within set timelines.
“People of Sindh must see tangible progress on the ground. Our priority is to complete projects that directly serve the public and strengthen regional connectivity,” he emphasised.
Projects Reviewed as follows:
Sindh Coastal Highway (36 km): Rs3.7 billion project, with Rs2.6 billion federal and Rs1 billion provincial share. The CM termed it a “strategic lifeline” for coastal development and directed completion by June 2027.
Rohri–Guddu Barrage Road (105 km): Rs17.79 billion project connecting upper Sindh with southern Punjab. The CM ordered expeditious work and completion by June 2027.
Tando Allahyar–Tando Adam Dualization (31.4 km): Rs9.28 billion scheme; CM directed immediate release of Sindh’s Rs2.59 billion share to speed up progress.
Mehran Highway (Nawabshah–Ranipur, 135 km): Rs41.03 billion corridor vital for intra-provincial trade; CM instructed completion by June 2027.
Sanghar–Rohri via Mudh Jamrao and Salehput (221 km): Rs35.08 billion project with Rs1.12 billion provincial share. The CM said the road would “open new opportunities for rural communities and boost agricultural trade.”
ADB-Assisted Emergency Flood Assistance Programme:
The CM also reviewed the ADB-assisted Sindh Flood Emergency Reconstruction Project (EFAP) - a Rs48.4 billion initiative covering 724km of flood-damaged roads, approved by ECNEC in December 2022 and launched in January 2024.
So far, 538km have been completed, with 96 per cent of the provincial share - Rs4.25 billion - utilised. The revised PC-I, under consideration, expands the scope to 873 km with an updated cost of Rs62.53 billion, reflecting additional works and tax adjustments.
“The ADB-funded reconstruction demonstrates Sindh’s resolve to rebuild smarter and stronger after the floods,” CM said, directing the timely release of additional funds and completion by June 2026.
Reaffirming his government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and sustainable development, the CM said: “We are determined to modernise Sindh’s infrastructure, promote regional connectivity, and deliver projects that enhance resilience and long-term growth.”
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