The Japan International Cooperation Agency will provide a JPY15492m ($176m) loan to the National Highway Authority of Pakistan to build a road link connecting Punjab with Balochistan in Pakistan.

The fund will be used to build the proposed 33.84km NH 70 project.

The National Highway Authority of Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding with CTI Engineering International to construct the Rakhigajj-Bewata section of N-70.

The road project is expected to be complete in 72 months, according to app.com.pk.