Pakistan has moved a step closer to completing the long-delayed Hyderabad–Sukkur Motorway (M-6), a vital component of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), following the Islamic Development Bank’s (IsDB) approval of $475 million in financing. The National Highway Authority (NHA) has officially invited bids for the motorway’s construction, signaling progress on one of the country’s most important transport infrastructure projects.
The approval came during a recent IsDB Board of Executive Directors meeting, where a total financing package of $1.27 billion was allocated for 12 member countries, including Pakistan. The bank emphasized that this funding would enhance Pakistan’s transport infrastructure, ensuring efficient connectivity along the critical north–south corridor.
According to the NHA’s General Procurement Notice (GPN), the project will include the construction of the Naushehro Feroz–Ranipur (Section 4, 60.9 km) and Ranipur–Sukkur (Section 5, 59.6 km) segments. It will also cover consultancy services for design review, environmental and social impact assessments, project management setup, and the selection of an independent financial auditor.
Procurement will follow IsDB’s international guidelines and remain open to all eligible bidders. The process will include prequalification followed by a single-stage, one-envelope bidding system, with announcements available on the IsDB, NHA, and PPRA websites.
The six-lane, 306-kilometre M-6 Motorway represents the only missing link in Pakistan’s north–south motorway network from Karachi to Peshawar. Once completed, it will provide seamless road connectivity from the southern port city of Karachi through central Pakistan to the northern regions, boosting trade, logistics, and regional integration under the CPEC framework.
Officials have confirmed that detailed procurement information and tender notices are accessible online and through national publications, encouraging international participation in the landmark project.