Islamabad: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal informed the National Assembly on September 9 that the federal government is currently sponsoring 101 Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) projects across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The combined estimated cost of these projects stands at PKR 947.5 billion, according to a news source released on September 10. The projects, being executed by various federal...
Karachi: The Sindh government has given the go-ahead for several significant infrastructure and environmental projects, including a new expressway and an extensive afforestation initiative, as reported on September 2. During the 45th Public Private Partnership Policy (PPPP) Board meeting, the government approved the construction of a new expressway designed to connect the Karachi Port Terminal with the...
Islamabad: The Government of Pakistan has allocated PKR 78 billion for various development initiatives in Sindh as part of the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the current fiscal year, as reported on September 2. These funds are intended to support the province's growth through key infrastructure projects, with significant portions directed towards transportation and water...
Lahore: The Punjab Government has unveiled an ambitious initiative known as the "Chief Minister Punjab Model Cart Project," aimed at enhancing street vending opportunities in Lahore. As part of the initial phase, 1,000 model carts will be deployed across 19 different locations throughout the city. The project was announced on September 2 and marks a significant step towards organized street vending in the...
Lahore: The Government of Punjab's ambitious Kisan Card initiative is rapidly advancing, with a target to register 1 million farmers by August 31. According to an update released on August 28, the registration process has already seen significant success, with 0.725 million farmers enrolled under the program so far. The Punjab Chief Minister's Kisan Card project is designed to empower farmers by offering...
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...
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...
Karachi: Saeed Ghani, the Provincial Local Government Minister, announced on August 26 that the newly reconstructed Korangi Causeway bridge will be opened to vehicular traffic on January 1, 2025. This significant infrastructure project aims to alleviate traffic congestion and improve connectivity for residents in the Korangi, Landhi, and Malir areas of Karachi. During his visit to inspect the ongoing...
The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) in Lahore has received technical bids from five companies competing to establish two large-scale entertainment parks, locally referred to as "fun lands." These new developments are planned for two of Lahore’s prominent parks, Greater Iqbal Park and Jilani Park, and are expected to enhance the city's recreational infrastructure significantly. According to...