Pakistan is constructing South Asia’s longest river bridge. The 12.5 km Ghotki to Kandhkot Bridge spans the Indus River in Sindh. Authorities scheduled its completion for 2028. The government expects the project to cost Rs30.5 billion.
The project aims to boost regional connectivity and economic growth. Syed Qasim Naveed Qamar confirmed the bridge’s scale and importance during a business community meeting. He emphasized that construction had already faced a two year delay.
Workers are rapidly progressing toward the 2028 target. The bridge stands at the junction of Sindh, Punjab, and Balochistan. It will cut travel time from 2.5 hours to just 15 minutes. The development will also benefit job seekers.
Officials also expect the bridge to help address law and order problems in nearby underdeveloped areas. Improved security and access are among its key benefits. Qamar noted that while developers have made progress in Ghotki, they have left Kandhkot behind.
The bridge aims to uplift the local economy. It represents a considerable step toward regional equity. Qamar also presented about a dozen infrastructure and social development projects worth over Rs616 billion.
The government is seeking private investment through public and private partnerships. Notable attendees included MNA Mirza Ikhtiar Baig, Zubair Motiwala of KCCI, and industrialist Arif Habib.
Other stakeholders who attended were Arif Elahi, Danish Khan, Junaid Naqi, Zahid Saeed, Sameer Chinoy, and Danish Elahi. The meeting highlighted broad business interest in Sindh’s development initiatives.