Lahore: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP), led by Chairman P&D Board Barrister Nabeel Ahmad Awan, has given the green light to several major development projects in the Murree region. According to an announcement made on August 29, funds have been approved for three key initiatives, including a cable car system in Kotli Sattian and two significant water supply projects in Murree. The...
Sargodha: The Divisional Development Working Party (DDWP) has officially sanctioned funding for nine major road projects in the Bhakkar and Khushab districts. According to a news report from August 29, these projects come with a substantial budget allocation of PKR 960 million, aiming to enhance infrastructure and improve connectivity in the region. The decision to approve these projects was made during a...
Lahore: Significant progress has been made on the Chahar Bagh development project, according to an update by the Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) shared via their official Facebook page on August 23. The construction is moving swiftly toward completion, and many major milestones have been achieved. As per the latest update, the earthwork, a crucial foundation of the project, is nearly finished,...
Islamabad: The Lahore-Islamabad (M2) Motorway will see a 10% toll charge hike by the National Highway Authority (NHA) starting on August 20, 2024. This hike was reported on August 28 and is part of the ongoing toll adjustments under the NHA's long-term agreements. This annual increase is in line with a 20-year contract between the NHA and MS/More—a subsidiary of the Frontier Works Organization (FWO)....
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated a comprehensive effort to enhance tax collection and meet its ambitious revenue targets for the fiscal year 2024-25. On August 28, the FBR announced the formation of a 32-member task force, comprising experts from the Inland Revenue Service and Pakistan Customs, to address the gaps in the current tax system and improve revenue generation. The...
Lahore: Al-Kabir Developers have announced an important extension to the deadline for converting non-balloted files into plots in Sector B-Commercial and Lake View Commercial of Kings Town Phase-I. The new deadline, shared on their official Facebook page on August 24, has been extended to September 15, 2024. This extension offers investors additional time to secure prime plots in one of Lahore’s most...
Karachi: On August 27, Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani urged the Malir Development Authority (MDA) to expedite the completion of their housing projects, which are crucial for providing affordable living options to the public. During a meeting with key MDA officials, the Minister stressed the importance of overcoming the challenges currently delaying three significant MDA projects. Ghani called for...
Islamabad: On Sunday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting to review the legal procedures and finalize the steps concerning the closure of the Public Works Department (PWD), according to an August 26 report. The discussions primarily focused on ensuring a smooth transition and addressing key issues related to the shutdown of the department. During the meeting, PM Sharif made it clear...
The Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Islamabad-Rawalpindi has officially launched an exciting new commercial project, DHA Down Town, located on GT Road, Rawalpindi. This new development offers promising investment opportunities with a selection of prime commercial plots. The announcement was made through an official Facebook post by the DHA Islamabad-Rawalpindi administration on August 27, sparking interest...