In Pakistan, several highways serve as vital transportation arteries for connecting various regions of the country. The following are the top 10 Highways and Motorways in Pakistan known for their importance in terms of connectivity, economic significance, and strategic importance:
1. Motorway M-2: The Lahore-Islamabad Motorway is a modern, high-speed, six-lane highway connecting the capital, Islamabad, with the provincial capital of Punjab, Lahore.
2. Motorway M-1: The Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway connects Islamabad with Peshawar, serving as a crucial route between the two cities.
3. Karakoram Highway (KKH): Known as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” this highway connects Pakistan with China, running through the Karakoram mountain range.
4. National Highway N-5 (GT Road): Also known as the Grand Trunk Road, it runs from Karachi in the south to Torkham in the north, connecting major cities like Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar.
5. Motorway M-3: The Faisalabad-Multan Motorway connects the cities of Faisalabad and Multan, providing a fast route for trade and transport.
6. Motorway M-9: This highway connects the port city of Karachi with Hyderabad, facilitating trade and transportation between the two major cities.
7. Motorway M-4: The Pindi Bhattian-Faisalabad-Multan Motorway connects major cities in Punjab, including Faisalabad and Multan.
8. Quetta-Chaman Highway: This highway connects Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, with the town of Chaman on the border with Afghanistan, facilitating cross-border trade and travel.
9. RCD Highway (N-25): The RCD Highway runs from Karachi to Quetta and then on to the Iranian border, providing a key link between Pakistan and its western neighbors.
10. Coastal Highway (N-10): This highway runs along the coast from Karachi to Gwadar, serving as an important route for trade and tourism in the region.
These highways play a crucial role in the economic development of Pakistan by facilitating trade, tourism, and travel across the country.
