Faisalabad: The Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, announced significant progress on the long-awaited expansion of the Faisalabad-Pindi Bhattian section of the M-4 Motorway. The project, which aims to upgrade the motorway from four to six lanes, is being fast-tracked to meet its completion deadline. The M-4 Motorway is set to become a state-of-the-art highway with the addition of green belts, rest areas, and enhanced landscaping, including the planting of date palm trees, to improve aesthetics and commuter experience.

According to Press Information Department, during his visit to the Kamalpur Interchange, Abdul Aleem Khan emphasized the government’s commitment to completing the project on time without compromising construction quality. He instructed officials to increase workforce and machinery deployment to ensure the project’s rapid advancement. The minister also highlighted the importance of the project in easing traffic congestion and providing safer travel conditions. He directed the authorities to ensure adequate lighting along the motorway and finalize rest area designs promptly.

The minister praised the efforts of the National Highway Authority (NHA) and motorway police, noting that all necessary funds for the project had been secured internally by the NHA. Senior officials from the NHA, the National Logistics Cell (NLC), and other construction companies briefed him on the project’s progress, which is divided into three sections. During his visit, Abdul Aleem Khan also attended a reception in Faisalabad hosted by former Provincial Minister Chaudhry Zahiruddin, where he engaged with party leaders and discussed national challenges.