ISLAMABAD, June 26 -- In a major boost to Pakistan's infrastructure landscape, the upcoming M-13 Kharian-Rawalpindi Motorway is set to establish a highly anticipated strategic alternative to the decades old M-2 route. Spearheaded by sustained institutional coordination through the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), the project has undergone a comprehensive transformation, upgrading it to a 117.2 kilometre, six-lane high speed corridor designed to redefine northern transit and cargo logistics.

The mega project promises to shave off nearly 100 kilometers from the current travel distance between Lahore and the twin cities, translating into an estimated one hour reduction in travel time. Beyond convenience, the design incorporat...