ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) announced that the Bhara Kahu bypass project had reached a completion rate of more than 50%. (Reported by news source) This program would make it easier for tourists to travel to Murree while reducing pollution and traffic congestion. When the project was launched in September of this year, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gave the CDA until February...
LAHORE: To build urban infrastructure in a number of locations throughout the provincial capital, the Lahore Development Authority regulatory body has authorised the issuance of PKR 1.6 billion. (Reported by news source) The allocated money, according to the specifics, would be used to upgrade the fundamental infrastructure in Lahore's suburbs, including the roads, electricity, water supply, and...
ISLAMABAD: The threat of rapidly rising raw material prices hurt the nation's construction sector in December, causing the local price of steel goods to increase for the fourth time. (Reported by news source) Domestic steel firms that are typical of the country's northern manufacturing environment increased the cost of steel rebars by Rs.5,000 per ton on Wednesday. According to JS Research, retail...
ISLAMABAD: With assistance from the National Logistics Cell, Pakistan Railways is anticipated to complete renovation and repair work on the vital Sibbi-Harnai railway route by the end of January 2023. (Reported by news source) The track suffered severe damage in 2006, and as of this writing, roughly 95 percent of the project's rehabilitation work has been finished, with the remaining work soon to...
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is still working to maintain and repair a number of buildings, apartments, and various sectors in Islamabad that are held by the government. (Reported by news source) To keep the federal capital attractive and clean, the government has given CDA significant funding for repairs and upkeep of specific structures and industries. The CDA is committed to...
ISLAMABAD: The Chairman Senate, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani inaugurated the recently established IT Complex in the Parliament House. (Reported by news source) Syed Asim Raza, the DG (IT) Senate, informed the Chairman of the current IT initiatives being carried out as a part of the Chairman's initiative of the Digital Parliamentary Framework, which consists of the upgrading of IT Infrastructure, Automation...
PESHAWAR: According to KP Nisar Ahmad Khan, secretary of energy and power, the completion of several PEDO projects, which are in various stages of completion, is anticipated to bring more than Rs.10 billion to the province. (Reported by news source) Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization (PEDO), a department of energy subsidiary, is a successful provincial business that has so far generated more...
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Chief Minister, Mahmood Khan, has unveiled a number of construction initiatives. (Reported by news source) The CM laid the groundwork for many projects totaling Rs.3.23 billion and officially opened the University of Peshawar's newly established Institute of Criminology and Forensic Sciences. CM Khan announced during the launching ceremony that construction has started...
Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to engage the Survey of Pakistan (SOP) for the demarcation of Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP) and Zone III, news sources reported on December 26. As per the news reports, the SOP will demarcate the boundaries of Zone III and suggest zoning regulations. This will be completed in addition to the zoning regulations commission formed by CDA...
Lahore: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) Board has authorized the release of PKR 8 billion for the smart electric meter installation project in the city, news sources reported on December 26. The project will be fully funded by the LESCO and will generate PKR 4.99 billion in the next five years as part of the project’s feasibility and return. As per the sources, the meters that are planned...