The construction sector plays an important role in a country’s development as it impacts the infrastructure and overall economic development of the country. It creates employment opportunities for the workers which influences the economy and serves as a backbone of developing countries.

What is meant by the term “Mega Projects”?

Megaprojects are large-scale and critically constructed projects with a high-end budget of over RS.1B funded by a variety of stakeholders and participants. These projects are developed with an aim of achieving urban planning goals contributing to countries development. The mega projects include: bridges, tunnels, highways, railways, airports, seaports, power plants, dams, wastewater projects, Special Economic Zones (SEZ), oil and natural gas extraction projects, public buildings, information technology systems, aerospace projects, and weapons systems.

Currently, Pakistan is classified as a “developing country” according to the United Nations. It is still developing in the areas of infrastructure, education, and economic development.

Mega Projects in Pakistan:

Pakistan is among the top 8 fastest developing countries in the world. With an aim of becoming one the top 10 developed countries in the world, by the year 2047. To attain this target, Pakistan is working on various mega projects that will contribute to its short and long-term success of the country. 

Some of the Mega Projects in Pakistan are the following:

CPEC ( China-Pakistan joint venture) :-

CPEC is the biggest project in the history of Pakistan supported by China. It’s worth is between $60-70M. The project includes construction of motorways throughout Pakistan, industrial complexes, power plants, and up-gradation of railway system.

The main aim of this project is to improve the economy of the country by building an economic corridor between the two countries and promoting construction, bilateral connectivity, economic trade, and exploring potential bilateral investment. It includes:

1. Integrated Transport & IT systems including Road, Rail, Port, Air and Data Communication Channels
2. Energy Cooperation
3. Spatial Layout, Functional Zones, Industries and Industrial Parks
4. Agricultural Development 
5. Socio-Economic Development (Poverty Alleviation, Medical Treatment, Education, Water Supply, Vocational Training)
6. Tourism Cooperation & People to People Communication
7. Cooperation in Livelihood Areas
8. Financial Cooperation
9. Human Resource Development

 

Orange Line Metro Train:

As it is a known fact that Pakistan’s public transport system is in shambles. A large number of the population travels by public transport, therefore to fix the problem, the Orange Line Metro Train project was proposed. During the time of the project launch, it was studied that the project would be beneficial to 250,000 passengers every day.

Mohmand Dam Project:-

One of the most well-known mega projects of Pakistan is the Mohmand Dam project which is currently under construction and is located on the Swat River approximately 37 km north of Peshawar and 5 km upstream of Munda Headworks in Mohmand District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

When completed, the dam is expected to generate 740 MW of hydroelectric power, irrigate 15,100 acres of land, and control floods in nearby lands. The project is also expected to deliver various benefits annually, including savings of worth Rs. 4.98B in annual water storage, Rs. 19.6B in power generation by generating 2.4 billion units of electricity annually and Rs. 79 million in annual flood mitigation benefits.

The dam is also expected to provide protection to Nowshera and Charsadda districts from seasonal floods by storing peak flood water in its reservoir and releasing it during dry seasons.

Chand Tara Island:

The government of Pakistan has planned to construct Pakistan’s first man-made “Chand Tara Island” in Gwadar. The design proposed, comprises the plan to build the residential portions of the Central business district like the moon and star that symbolize the Pakistani flag. This project is the joint venture between the government of Pakistan and China communications Construction Company.

The project aims to make Gwadar the Pakistan’s first tax-free and weapon-free commercial zone with an investment of $5B in electricity industry and a $1B in desalination plants. The desalination plant will support the supply of 700,000 cubic meters of freshwater on a daily basis.

Gwadar Cricket Stadium:-

The Gwadar cricket stadium is known for its stunning aerial view with a lush green cricket field located between the rocky mountains. It is dubbed as the “world’s most beautiful cricket stadium” by the ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (HRD).

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