Pakistani Roads, Motorways and Highways

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Pakistan has approached China for the provision $1.6 billion soft loan for the realignment of the Karakorum Highway from Thakot to Raikot under the umbrella of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

China has already given a green signal in this regard and now a concept clearance for the realignment of the Karakorum Highway from Thakot to Raikot project has been approved by the Central Development Working Party (CWDP) which will enable the governments of Pakistan and China to finalize the soft loan for the project, an official source told.

The estimated cost of the realignment of 256 kilometers of Karakorum Highway from Thakot to Raikot is $1.8 billion which will be shared with a ratio of 90 percent and 10 percent respectively by China and Pakistan, official sources explained.

hopefully they will one day also do a real feasibility study of a Karakoram railway, so it’s costs can be compared with the economic benefits (especially considering how volatile an Afghan route to Central Asia is looking).

The Nepal-China railway is said to only cost about $8 billion, consisting of 98% tunnels (built with a tunnel hiring machine) and bridges, so even if it the route if a bit longer and going to cost a bit more, not being dependent on the Afghans and entrenching Chinese interest in the transit corridor in GB/JK will pay off so much for domestic and international relations (Pakistan will have the freedom to deal with the Afghans more firmly). Then the country can be less worried about an Indian plans for GB/JK and can devote more sources to Economic development.

$23-27 billion if we extrapolate the high end of the Nepal section ($3-3.5 Billion of 170 km section with the harshest terrain) of the Nepal-China railway with 98% tunnels and Bridges. Probably should add 2-3 billion to cover a change of gauges terminal at Havelian and for possible delays; so no life than $25-30 Billion if construction starts soon.

Can Nepal afford an ‘$8 billion’ rail line from Lhasa to Kathmandu?

Questions galore over costs and benefits of the ambitious project. Nepali leg alone is expected to cost over $3 billion.

kathmandupost.com

The following video may have cringey parts but it gives more details of this possible project.

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CPEC Western Route 50 Km Yarik Saggo Motorway extension M-14 ground Breaking ceremony will be held in D I Khan today .It will be shortest one hour Quetta Zhob Islamabad travelling time. It is part of D I Khan Tank , Lucky Marwat Development package...

Any chance this alignment connects with Fort Monro? Increasing that motorway connection could be vital considering how vulnerable to flooding the route from Sukkur to Quetta is, and the security risk of a route along the former FATA can be. It would also increase logistics; economic activities and troop movements between southern Punjab and Baluchistan

 

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National integration via road and rail network encourages investors to build production sites in smaller cities. It also helps people from lesser developed provinces access the urban centers. Since we can’t afford more rails, the motorway network will do.
It's amazing how inconsiderate people from larger provinces are when news of connecting the peripheries comes up. It's not just Punjab that needs motorways.

 

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National integration via road and rail network encourages investors to build production sites in smaller cities. It also helps people from lesser developed provinces access the urban centers. Since we can’t afford more rails, the motorway network will do.
It's amazing how inconsiderate people from larger provinces are when news of connecting the peripheries comes up. It's not just Punjab that needs motorways.

These people should also realize that when the larger provinces are connected to these areas the opportunities can go both ways.

 

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China finalized tree planting project around National Highway-5 (N-5)​

By Lu Han | China Economic Net Dec 28, 2022

SINDH, Dec 28, (China Economic Net)-China’s Yunnan province sponsored a tree planting project around National Highway-5 (N-5), popularly known as "Go Green Pakistan, Yunnan Chapter, Page 1." has recently been finalized. 5000 high temperature and drought resistant tree saplings are now standing along N-5 in southern Sindh.
As Pakistan increasingly faces the challenges of Climate Change, China's Yunnan, a region renowned for its efforts to restore forests and reduce pollution, stepped forward and made the donation via the Yunnan People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the China Yunnan Sunny Road and Bridge Corporation, which is working on various infrastructure projects in Pakistan.
The project was carried out in Southern Sindh, one of the hardest hit areas of extreme weather, along the central separator and the interchange area of N-5, Pakistan's north-south traffic trunk road. The project is expected to increase green coverage, ease water-soil losses and raise local residents' awareness of environmental protection.
Following that, the Chinese side will care for the saplings for a year to ensure their survival and maximize the project's impact.
The project has received high praise from Pakistan's Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Capital Development Authority (CDA), and the National Highway Authority (NHA).

China finalized tree planting project around National Highway-5 (N-5)

SINDH, Dec 28, (China Economic Net)-China’s Yunnan province sponsored a tree planting project aroun

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D I Khan Development Package roads 542 Km including Yarik Sagu Motorway.....

 

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Lawari Tunnel

Chitral Studi ... KPK

 

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hopefully they will one day also do a real feasibility study of a Karakoram railway, so it’s costs can be compared with the economic benefits (especially considering how volatile an Afghan route to Central Asia is looking).

The Nepal-China railway is said to only cost about $8 billion, consisting of 98% tunnels (built with a tunnel hiring machine) and bridges, so even if it the route if a bit longer and going to cost a bit more, not being dependent on the Afghans and entrenching Chinese interest in the transit corridor in GB/JK will pay off so much for domestic and international relations (Pakistan will have the freedom to deal with the Afghans more firmly). Then the country can be less worried about an Indian plans for GB/JK and can devote more sources to Economic development.

$23-27 billion if we extrapolate the high end of the Nepal section ($3-3.5 Billion of 170 km section with the harshest terrain) of the Nepal-China railway with 98% tunnels and Bridges. Probably should add 2-3 billion to cover a change of gauges terminal at Havelian and for possible delays; so no life than $25-30 Billion if construction starts soon.

Can Nepal afford an ‘$8 billion’ rail line from Lhasa to Kathmandu?

Questions galore over costs and benefits of the ambitious project. Nepali leg alone is expected to cost over $3 billion.

kathmandupost.com

The following video may have cringey parts but it gives more details of this possible project.

Any chance this alignment connects with Fort Monro? Increasing that motorway connection could be vital considering how vulnerable to flooding the route from Sukkur to Quetta is, and the security risk of a route along the former FATA can be. It would also increase logistics; economic activities and troop movements between southern Punjab and Baluchistan

Just to clarify, the last 65 km of the Karakoram Highway is already connected to the rail network at Havelian. So shave off 5% of the previous estimate. Tunneling and bridges will probably shorten the route, but I’ll just go with the road length to give a rough estimate of the length of the route.

This leave 822 km in Pakistan and 413 km in China (The Chinese plan to extend their HSR network to Kashgar so that would make this route attractive to Chinese freight companies). At the Nepalese 98% tunnel and bridge option of $3 billion for 170km, this would put the Chinese section at $7.3 Billion and the Pakistani section at $14.5 Billion, with probably another $500 million for a change of gauge port in Havelian; for a total of $15 Billion for Pakistan. Not an impossible amount, if our economy is steady and growing. As an investment to open up a trade and logistics corridor, it could pay for itself in a couple of decades. Built over 10-15 years it could be a manageable amount, similar to the Diamer-Bhasha Dam, once again, if our finances are in order. It’s strategic value of not being dependent on the Afghans and putting a two-strategic roadblock in the way of Indians would be priceless.

P.S. I emphasize the cost to Pakistan, because for China the issue isn’t money, but finding a partner on the other side willing to put in its own funds to complete its side of the project. Similar to what is happening in Nepal and the proposed railway between them and China.

 

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Lahore Metro line...

 

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Gojal Valley, Hunza.

Photo: The LoneTraveler/Tehsin Razi

 

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Progress of Barakahu Bypass project!

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=690755765974653

 

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Mansehra road, Hazara... KPK.

 

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S 1 Strategic Highway...

Road towards Skardu Near Teriko valley ( S1 strategic Highway)

 

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Khunjarab National Park Gilgit Baltistan....

 

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M-15... Abbottabad..

 

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KHYBER-PAKHTUNKHWA:,,,, Parachinar covered in snow ,,