ISLAMABAD, Apr 09 (APP):Nine major road projects in Balochistan under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) have so far utilized Rs 85.49 billion out of a total allocation of Rs 191.67 billion under the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) from 2022-23 to 2025-26, according to a document available with Wealth Pakistan. These projects are in progress in the western zone of Balochistan, with varying levels of financial and physical advancement. The …
Rs 85.5bn spent on Balochistan road projects under CPEC in three years
ISLAMABAD, Apr 09 (APP):Nine major road projects in Balochistan under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) have so far utilized Rs 85.49 billion out of a total allocation of Rs 191.67 billion under the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) from 2022-23 to 2025-26, according to a document available with Wealth Pakistan.
These projects are in progress in the western zone of Balochistan, with varying levels of financial and physical advancement.
The Khuzdar–Kuchlak N-25 (330 km) project accounts for the largest share, with Rs 60.6 billion allocated and Rs 28.98 billion spent so far. The Karachi–Kararo & Wadh–Khuzdar N-25 (273 km) and Kararo–Wadh and Kuchlak–Chaman N-25 (187 km) projects have each been allocated Rs 33 billion, with expenditures of Rs 8.69 billion and Rs 7.67 billion, respectively.
The Awaran–Naal M-8 (168 km) section shows notable progress, utilizing Rs19.01 billion out of an allocation of Rs23.03 billion, making it one of the most advanced projects in terms of spending.
The other ongoing schemes include Hoshab–Awaran M-8 (146 km) with Rs 5.25 billion spent out of Rs 11.29 billion allocated, Nokundi–Mashkel (103 km) with Rs 4.85 billion spent from Rs 7.36 billion, and Quetta Western Bypass N-25 (22.7 km), where Rs 3.27 billion has been utilized against an allocation of Rs 5.91 billion.
Similarly, the Basima–Khuzdar N-30 (106 km) project has recorded expenditures of Rs 3.66 billion out of Rs 5.90 billion, while the Zhob–Kuchlak N-50 (298 km) section has utilized Rs 4.11 billion from its Rs 11.58 billion allocation.
These projects are crucial for enhancing connectivity in Balochistan, particularly along the western route, which is a key component of CPEC.
The improved road networks are expected to facilitate trade, reduce travel time, and promote economic integration of remote regions.
