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ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (APP):The National Assembly Standing Committee on Economic Affairs Division met here Thursday under the chairmanship of Dr Mirza Ikhtiar Baig was informed that the Lyari Expressway Corridor starts from ICI Chowk and extends to Sohrab Goth, approximately 16 kilometers from the existing toll plaza on the M-9 Motorway.
In comparison, the newly constructed M-10 Motorway also originates from ICI Chowk, passing through Gulbai Flyover, Shershah Flyover, Hub Chowk, and Madinat-ul-Hikmat, before continuing along a new alignment and ultimately connecting with the M-6 Motorway near Hyderabad.
The committee inquired about including the project in the Public Sector Development Program, as it is not being considered under the public private partnership mode. In response, it was informed that the Karachi Port Trust, in collaboration with EXIM, is undertaking various studies related to the Lyari Elevated Freight Corridor (LEFC).
The representatives from Ministry of Communication and NHA suggested that KPT may complete the required studies and subsequently initiate the project for inclusion in the PSDP in next year.
The representatives of the Ministry of Planning and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) briefed the committee on the scale of losses and damages caused by the 2025 floods. The monsoon, consisting of nine spells, inflicted widespread devastation across the country.
From 26th June to 19th September 2025, the floods resulted in 1,006 deaths and 1,063 injuries nationwide. The highest casualties were reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (504 deaths, 218 injuries) and Punjab (304 deaths, 661 injuries), while significant losses were also recorded in Sindh, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, and Islamabad Capital Territory.
Infrastructure and livelihood damage was also extensive, with 1,981 kilometers of roads, 239 bridges, and 12,569 houses either partially or completely damaged. Additionally, 6,509 livestock were reported perished.
In response to the crisis, 949 relief camps were established, accommodating 152,252 persons, while 741 medical camps provided health services to 662,098 people across all provinces, including Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by Members of National Assembly (MNAs) including Ammar Ahmad Khan Leghari, Pir Syed Fazal Ali Shah Jillani, Muhammad Khan Daha, Ms. Akhtar Bibi, Syeda Shehla Raza, Ms. Neelam, Sadiq Iftikhar.
The meeting was also attended by Secretary EAD and officials of Ministry of Economic Affairs and other.