Sialkot–Kartarpur Motorway: Pakistan’s New Game-Changer Project for 2026

Описание: Sialkot–Kartarpur Motorway: Pakistan’s New Game-Changer Project for 2026

Discover the groundbreaking Sialkot-Kartarpur Motorway, officially named the Guru Nanak Expressway, launched in honor of Sikhism's founder, Guru Nanak Dev. This vital infrastructure project connects key religious sites like Kartarpur—where Guru Nanak spent his final 18 years and passed away in 1539—and Nankana Sahib, his birthplace, to Pakistan's national motorway network. Announced following a high-level meeting on January 29, 2026, led by Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan, the expressway aims to enhance religious tourism, providing safe and efficient access for global Sikh pilgrims.

Spanning approximately 75 kilometers from Sialkot to Kartarpur via Narowal, it integrates with the existing Lahore-Sialkot Motorway (M-11) and Sialkot International Airport, reducing travel time from over two hours to under one. Equipped with advanced smart technologies such as digital tolling, e-toll systems, surveillance cameras, and emergency response units, the project promises secure and swift journeys. Along the route, modern amenities including 3-5 star hotels, rest areas, and shopping malls will cater to pilgrims and tourists.

Economically, this initiative is projected to boost regional GDP by 15-20%, create 5,000 direct construction jobs and 10,000 indirect opportunities in hospitality and logistics, and stimulate trade, agriculture, and local industries in areas like Narang Mandi and Badomalhi. It complements the 2019 Kartarpur Corridor, facilitating visa-free access for up to 5,000 Indian visitors daily, and will attract foreign direct investment through international marketing campaigns targeting the Sikh diaspora in the UK, Canada, and USA. Partnerships with organizations like the World Bank and hybrid PPP models ensure sustainable funding.

This expressway is more than a road—it's a strategic corridor fostering cultural harmony, national connectivity from Lahore to Islamabad, and enhanced security while transforming overlooked regions into economic hubs. Join us as we explore how this project symbolizes Pakistan's vision for progress, uniting pilgrimage, prosperity, and peace. Subscribe for more updates on infrastructure and cultural developments!

Keywords
Guru Nanak Expressway, Sialkot Kartarpur Motorway, Sikh Pilgrimage Pakistan, Kartarpur Corridor, Nankana Sahib, Religious Tourism, Pakistan Infrastructure, Economic Growth Punjab, Abdul Aleem Khan, National Highway Authority, Sikh Diaspora Investment, Smart Motorway Technology, Travel Time Reduction, Job Creation Pakistan, Cultural Harmony

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