Aleem Khan directs NHA to review and upgrade road projects

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1. 25 Oct 2026 77% related

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   Aleem Khan highlights NHA's revenue growth and expenditure plans

   Most outlets led with the announcement by Federal Minister Aleem Khan that the National Highway Authority (NHA) has raised its revenue target to Rs160 billion from Rs66 billion, while keeping expenditure capped at Rs50 billion. Associated Press of Pakistan also noted that the NHA is undertaking rapid construction using its own resources, whereas Business Recorder focused more on the financial figures and the cap on expenditure.

2. 24 Oct 2026 74% related

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   Federal minister emphasizes financial viability for National Highway Authority

   Most outlets reported that Federal Minister Ahad Cheema emphasized the need for the National Highway Authority to focus on financially viable projects. Associated Press of Pakistan highlighted the minister’s call for a viable business plan to strengthen the NHA, while ProPakistani led with the directive to prioritize such projects. Both excerpts framed the minister’s remarks as a strategic priority but did not elaborate on specific measures or timelines.

3. 21 Oct 2026 74% related

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   Pakistan explores private investment in major highway projects

   Most outlets reported that the government is considering private investment for four major highway projects, highlighting the involvement of the Federal Minister for Communications and the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Privatisation. The Nation provided additional context about a meeting chaired by the officials to review new motorway and expressway proposals, while ARY News focused more broadly on the government’s consideration of private sector participation.

4. 9 Oct 2026 75% related

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   Minister directs feasibility study for Mansehra-Naran model highway

   Most outlets reported that Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has directed the National Highway Authority to prepare a feasibility study for the 123-kilometre Mansehra-Naran highway as a model project. The coverage was largely uniform, with both excerpts emphasizing the directive and the project's designation as a model initiative. No significant differences in framing or emphasis were evident.

5. 1 Oct 2026 76% related

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   NHA achieves revenue target set two years ago

   Both outlets reported that Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan announced the National Highway Authority had met its revenue enhancement target from two years prior. The coverage was nearly identical in framing and wording, with both leading with the minister’s statement and the implication that the achievement allows the NHA to pursue new road projects. There were no notable differences in emphasis or framing between the two excerpts.