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Transport in Pakistan is extensive and varied, and serves a population of over 240 million people. In recent years, new national highways have been built, with the addition of motorways which have improved trade and logistics within the country. Pakistan's rail network owned by Pakistan Railways is also undergoing expansion in recent years. Airports and seaports have been built with the addition of foreign and domestic funding. Transportation challenges in developing countries like Pakistan are escalating due to poor planning, inadequate governance, and corrupt practices. Consequently, these nations are grappling with a significant crisis in their transportation systems.
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Lai Expressway is a 17km long proposed alternative road to connect Islamabad's IJP Road with GT Road. The initial cost of the project is estimated at PKR.70 billion. It will be built with the participation of government and private institutions. Asian Development Bank will provide 10 billion rupees for the installation of sewage treatment plant associated with this project.
The Kohsar Tourism Expressway, also known as the Tourism Expressway, is a multi-million rupee project in Pakistan aimed at promoting tourism in the country. The expressway project is planned to connect Rawalpindi to Murree and extend further up to Muzaffarabad in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). This expressway is intended to offer an alternative route for travelers between significant destinations in the region, particularly catering to tourists.
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