The 12.5-kilometer Ghotki-Kandhkot bridge, currently under construction, is poised to become the longest river bridge in South Asia upon its anticipated completion in 2028.
The project, which carries an estimated cost of Rs30.5 billion, is a major infrastructure undertaking aimed at enhancing regional connectivity.
Syed Qasim Naveed Qamar, Special Assistant to the Sindh Chief Minister on Investment and Public-Private Partnership, emphasized the strategic significance of the bridge.
He said that, once completed, it will be the longest river crossing in the South Asian region. Now two years into full-scale construction, the bridge is designed to reduce river crossing time from 2.5 hours to just 15 minutes, providing a vital transport link between Sindh, Punjab, and Balochistan.
Qamar also highlighted the bridge’s broader socio-economic impact. The improved access is expected to promote economic development, particularly in Kandhkot, which has lagged behind Ghotki in terms of infrastructure and industrial growth.
He further said that the project could contribute to enhanced security by curbing incidents of kidnapping and other law and order concerns in the katcha areas along the river.
In addition to the bridge project, the meeting showcased a portfolio of public-private partnership initiatives valued at over Rs616 billion. These initiatives span multiple sectors, including transportation, special economic zones, education, and healthcare.
