Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Tuesday presided over a meeting at the CM House to review the progress of major Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) schemes for 2025-26 and to finalise a forward strategy for PSDP 2026-27, with a strong focus on road infrastructure, regional connectivity and economic growth.
The meeting was told that five major road infrastructure projects, with a cumulative cost of over Rs140.9 billion, are being implemented with a cost-sharing arrangement between the federal and provincial governments.
These include the extension of the 36km Sindh Coastal Highway, the 150km Rohri-Guddu Barrage road improvement, the 31.4km dualisation of Tando Allahyar-Tando Adam road, the 135km dualisation of the Mehran Highway (Nawabshah-Ranipur) and the 221km Sanghar-Rohri (N-5) road improvement.
The meeting was told that significant physical progress has been achieved on several schemes, while others are at the tendering or early execution stages. So far Rs17.94 billion has been released in this financial year, with the overall expenditure steadily increasing.
Shah emphasised expediting work and directed all provincial government departments to immediately resolve bottlenecks, including the relocation of utility lines, the shifting of electric poles and the removal of encroachments.
“Delays due to administrative or technical issues are unacceptable. All departments concerned must coordinate and ensure that these projects are completed within the stipulated timelines.”
He particularly ordered fast-tracking the relocation of the Sui gas pipelines, the power infrastructure and the watercourses that are affecting the execution of the project.
He stressed that the quality of construction must not be compromised. “These road projects are lifelines for our economy. They must be built to last and completed on time to provide the maximum benefit to people.”
The provincial chief executive pointed out that improved road infrastructure would enhance trade, reduce travel time and support agriculture, industry and regional connectivity across Sindh.
The meeting also reviewed and endorsed key proposals for PSDP 2026-27, including an additional carriageway from the Jacobabad Bypass to Kandhkot (100km), the dualisation of the Thatta-Sujawal-Badin road (112km) and a dual carriageway from Dadu to Dokri via key stations (84km).
Shah said that these projects would significantly improve connectivity in lower and upper Sindh, facilitate the movement of goods and promote economic activities, particularly in agriculture, fisheries and coastal trade.
He noted that infrastructure development is central to Sindh’s growth strategy. “Better roads mean better connectivity, stronger markets and improved livelihoods for our people. These projects will open new economic opportunities and uplift underdeveloped regions.”
The CM ordered strict monitoring of all PSDP schemes and instructed the provincial government departments to ensure efficient utilisation of funds. “We are committed to delivering results. Every project must translate into real economic and social benefits for the people of Sindh.”
