Islamabad: A news source reported an increase in construction material prices in tandem with the soaring increase in petroleum prices. Petrol price increases have caused construction material prices to rise by a record amount. All construction materials have reportedly increased in price due to market dealers, as detailed in the details shared. Previously costing Rs.840, cement bags are now being...
Islamabad: The first batch of joint exchange programs between the Pakistan Science Foundation and the National Natural Science Foundation of China for 2022 will be launched soon. Approximately 15 pairs of researchers from each nation will be supported to engage in a joint research project, the source said, requesting anonymity to protect their identity. In addition to the Internet of Things, Computer...
Located inside the Margalla Hills, Islamabad is a stunning city surrounded by mountains. In this modern city, one can observe wide tree-lined streets, spacious houses, elegant public buildings, and well-organized bazaars. Even so, the city is always under construction to improve transportation or to build new housing areas to accommodate its growing population. If you're looking to plot on installment...
Karachi: A news source reports that Sindh's Environment Minister, Ismail Rahoo, expressed concern over the rapid encroachment of housing societies onto agricultural land. Rahoo also banned the acquisition of any agricultural land by housing societies. The Minister noted in a statement that the purchase of agricultural land by residential societies was contributing to food shortages and increased...
Islamabad: In Sector G-13, residents have asked the civic agency to reestablish their routine water supply because otherwise, it will be extremely difficult for them to cope with the ongoing heatwave. It is not only frustrating for residents but also contributing to the effects of a heatwave that has gripped the city in recent days. The demand for oil is enormous, and yet the price the...
LAHORE: The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has decided to crack down on its defaulters indiscriminately. At a recovery review meeting held here on Thursday, WASA Ghufran Ahmed made the decision. In his words, the defaulters would not be allowed a break. A meeting with the Revenue Director, Deputy Revenue Director, and Assistant Revenue Director was held. MD WASA requested that Director Revenue...
LAHORE: Several illegally constructed buildings were demolished by the staff of the State Management Directorate (Private Housing Schemes) of the LDA. Chaudhry Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Director General of the Lahore Development Authority (LDA), has warned occupying groups and land mafias that any illegal construction activities will not be tolerated within the limits of LDA and full-scale operations...
LAHORE: Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has been asked to help Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) ensure transparency in its day-to-day operations. The delegation from PITB met with Ghufran Ahmed, the newly-installed MD of Wasa, at the agency's head office on Tuesday. In order to ensure transparency in the organization, MD Wasa said the PITB would provide technical assistance. According to...
Rawalpindi: Captain Tahir Zafar, Director General of Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA), announced on Monday that Muhammad Anwar Baran has been appointed Managing Director (Wasa). Muhammad Anwar Baran worked as Deputy Managing Director (Engineering) for Wasa. His job is to oversee the department's day-to-day operations as Managing Director (WASA). Raja Shaukat Mehmood, Managing Director of Wasa, was...