ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (ABC): China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd. (CSCEC) has been selected for the rehabilitation of specific sections of National Highway N-5 in Sindh under a project supported by a $100 million Chinese grant.
According to an official document available with Wealth Pakistan, the National Highway Authority (NHA), under the Ministry of Communications, is implementing the project.
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved the project on February 27, 2026.
The document states that CSCEC was selected to bid for the scheme, while the contract has been drafted for signing.
China commits $100 million in grant assistance
The project carries a Chinese grant commitment of $100 million. Pakistan and China signed the grant agreement on December 31, 2020.
According to the document, the project has a planned implementation period of 24 months from its commencement.
The selection of the Chinese firm marks an important step towards rehabilitating key sections of one of Pakistan’s major national highways.
Rehabilitation to improve road safety and transport efficiency
National Highway N-5 serves as a major transport corridor connecting cities, commercial centres, industrial zones and agricultural markets across Pakistan.
The planned rehabilitation aims to improve road conditions and enhance safety along the targeted sections in Sindh.
It is also expected to facilitate smoother movement of passenger vehicles and freight traffic.
Improved road conditions could help reduce vehicle operating costs and transportation delays. In addition, the project is expected to strengthen domestic supply chains and benefit transport operators, businesses and local communities.
Project strengthens Pakistan-China infrastructure cooperation
The Chinese grant assistance reflects continued cooperation between Pakistan and China in infrastructure development.
The project focuses on improving existing transport infrastructure, which plays an important role in supporting trade, logistics and regional connectivity.
It also highlights the broader scope of bilateral development cooperation, with Chinese financial and technical assistance contributing to the modernisation of Pakistan’s road network.
The rehabilitation of the targeted N-5 sections is expected to improve transport efficiency and support economic activity along this important national highway.
