[PK] Pakistan Motorways & Highways - Page 14

ychaman · July 18th, 2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by isepun

Seriously impressed with Pakistani Motorways and Highways. You guys have lots of scenic beauty all along these roads. Would love to visit Pakistan once

And when I do, will definitely travel on the M2!

I have one question though. All these motorways pass through at least some villages, right? Isn't there problems with land acquisition for constructing them? How are they overcome?

We guys in India cannot build expressways (motorways) most of the time not because of lack of budget but because of problems with huge number of farmers protesting access control to these roads. Although a few thousand KMs of expressways are present, they had their own share of problems during construction and land acquisition. Makes me wonder!

Thanks for you feed back on Pak Motorways. Indeed Pak. motorways are a wonder to travel on both in comfort, safety, scenic views and amazingly fresh food 24/7 along with the usual KFC, Subway and pizzas etc. Surprisingly the facilities are world class and in some ways even better than other parts of the world in my opinion....I am sure some would differ but I have my reasons. I do hope you get to drive or ride on these roads for fun and enjoy watching lush and rich farm life and the natural beauty of salt range (believe to be the 2nd or third largest salt mines) mountains to seeing Hindu kush on one side and Himalayas on the other side. I have traveled many of times on these M.Ways and have even enjoyed the full night at a rest area just as the mountain range start.....and boy what a peaceful view it was other than mosquito bites.
With all this gloating remarks about Pak. Motorways and even the highways since I have traveled in many direction in Pakistan and have been impressed with upgrades to most highways the motorway police managing them......I would like Pakistan to make some head ways with economy and other issues like India has. In regards to land acquisition for such projects, Pakistan's law allows the Govt. to secure such land if it is in the best interest of masses and other than city areas where it may delay the project but does not get canceled as long as the Govt. is serious about building it....case in point Lahore Ring Road project.
Hope I have answered your questions and do hope you get to visit Pak. soon since its people are kind and hospitable along with its natural beauty.

***ChrisZwolle*** · August 15th, 2012, 11:43 AM

Is there an opening date for M4 Faisalabad - Multan? I believe it should be finished around now.

henry1394 · September 9th, 2012, 08:15 PM

http://acidcow.com/cars/24203-moving...n-23-pics.html

PIA777 · October 7th, 2012, 07:34 PM

Re-Construction of the Karakorum Highway (highest highway in the world creating trade corridor for China and Pakistan)

PIA777 · October 7th, 2012, 07:37 PM

Re-Construction of the Karakorum Highway (highest highway in the world creating trade corridor for China and Pakistan)

PIA777 · October 8th, 2012, 08:25 PM

N-55 (Indus Highway). Aamri to Sehwan section, Sindh.

PIA777 · October 8th, 2012, 08:28 PM

National Highway close to the khwara salt mines

PIA777 · October 8th, 2012, 08:37 PM

M3

Strong Hearted · November 19th, 2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisZwolle

Is there an opening date for M4 Faisalabad - Multan? I believe it should be finished around now.

The recent update of Google imagery shows some progress but its still far from completion.

xrtn2 · November 19th, 2012, 10:11 PM

These Pakistan motorways are tolled ?

Lum Lumi · November 20th, 2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PIA777

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...38613466_n.jpg

Damn, the view is beautiful. Would live driving there.

KB · November 25th, 2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisZwolle

Is there an opening date for M4 Faisalabad - Multan? I believe it should be finished around now.

Lol, it has hardly started.

There is usually a 3-5 yr delay from when a politician says the project has started (actually, he says "its a gift to the nation" even though it is being built by govt) and the time it actually starts (if at all).

Will take at least 3 yrs to finish if not longer.

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Originally Posted by xrtn2

These Pakistan motorways are tolled ?

Yes...at about $3.00 for 350km.

KB · November 25th, 2012, 04:54 PM

double post...delete

KB · November 25th, 2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisZwolle

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sialkot_Lahore_Motorway

Is this motorway already opened to traffic?

That motorway is NOT part of the national motorway program and have been shelved after the Musharraf govt. lost elections.

tonylondon · November 25th, 2012, 11:39 PM

I think pakistan has better network of motorways than India....

Strong Hearted · November 26th, 2012, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Lum Lumi

Damn, the view is beautiful. Would live driving there.

If I am not wrong its the view of Korakoram highway from Chinese side, not the Pakistani side.

smfarazm.. · December 20th, 2012, 12:10 PM

Highway in Baluchistan desert.

image hosted on flickr

RCD Highway, Baluchistan. Connects Balochistan with a number of provinces and cities in Pakistan, Iran and Turkey.

Sargodha - Lahore highway. Punjab Province (River chenaab)

delarosa · December 20th, 2012, 10:14 PM

Amazing landscapes on those highways at Karakorum and Baluchistan, absolutely inspiring

smfarazm.. · December 31st, 2012, 09:51 PM

Highway in Mansehra

To Nanga parbat (that 9th highest mountain in the world).

Makraan Coastal Highway, Baluchistan.

image hosted on flickr

Highway to Skardu.

Re-construction work on Karakoram Highway

KB · January 4th, 2013, 12:41 PM

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smfarazm.. Pakistan Zindabaad! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Islamabad Posts: 3,134 Likes (Received): 6828	Highway in Mansehra To Nanga parbat (that 9th highest mountain in the world). Makraan Coastal Highway, Baluchistan. image hosted on flickr Highway to Skardu. Re-construction work on Karakoram Highway __________________ Pakistan!

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