GWADAR: To turn Gwadar into a logistics hub, the government is preparing to execute an ambitious project for the automation, standardisation and harmonisation of all logistics related to land, air and sea routes in six months under the Pakistan Single Window (PSW). In trade and transport, a single-window allows parties to lodge standardized documents and information through a single point of entry to...
LAHORE: In protest against the 'unconstitutional' act of the government, the CEO of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (Smeda) resigned on Sunday. Hashim Raza confirmed his resignation in an interview with The News. In response to the 'unconstitutional' act of the government, he used his right to tender his resignation. His appointment as CEO was made after a hiring process by the PTI...
LAHORE: LDA's governing body has decided to register property dealers and agents to protect citizens from property fraud. A decision was taken by the LDA Governing Body in its third meeting for the year 2022, which was held here on Thursday under the chairmanship of vice-chairman LDA Naeem-ul-Haq. Governing Body of LDA approved a mechanism to prevent fraudulent practices among real estate...
Islamabad: There was a load shedding schedule issued by the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) for the past eight hours for all of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. It is likely that consumers will be faced with over 8-hour blackouts day and night from today (Thursday) to the end of the week as the concerned department manages the daily load shedding schedule. Muhammad...
Islamabad: With its captivating look depicting the brilliant colors of Spring flowers, the newly developed green belt by CDA along 9th Avenue draws the attention of onlookers. It is an undeniable fact that the newly inaugurated green belt adds tremendous beauty to the natural beauty of the federal capital, even though the civic agency has been upgrading green belts. By arranging colorful flower...
LAHORE: Lahore Central Business District Development Authority (LCBDDA) also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab) gets approval of 750-feet height for Lahore Prime from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). In a press statement issued here on Monday, Punjab's approval of the iconic height was described as a milestone and history-making achievement. In September 2021, Lahore...
Rawalpindi: For providing relief to the consumers during the upcoming holy month, arrangements have been finalized for almost 16 Sasta Ramazan Bazaars in Rawalpindi. The DC office spokesman reported that bazaars would be set up as per the special directions of the Punjab chief minister to facilitate relief for residents in the province. A RWMC spokesman verified that heavy machinery was used in the...
شاد رہے پاکستان – یومِ پاکستان – 23 مارچ 2022 On the 23rd of March in every year, the people of Pakistan and the Pakistani diaspora celebrate Pakistan Day in commemoration of the passage of the Lahore Resolution (or Pakistan Resolution) on 23 March 1940, demanding that Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s call for Muslims to be...
Faisalabad: The State Bank of Pakistan organised the Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar Mela in collaboration with banks and Naya Pakistan Housing and Development Authority (NAPHDA). This Mela (event) was held to increase awareness about a housing financing program jointly offered by the SBP and the government. In Pakistan, there is an affordable housing scheme called Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar, which's intended...