The Rawalpindi Ring Road project was started Monday by the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO). The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) chairman, Tariq Mehmood Murtaza, cut the ribbon on the Thallian project during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Directors General, RDA Tahir Zafar Abbasi, Chief Engineering Officer RDA Dr Habib ul Haq Randhawa, the FWO team In-charge Col. Muhammad Irfan, and others...
RAWALPINDI: WASA plans to allocate Rs985 million for water-related projects in the new fiscal year, including up-grading 55 parks across the district, enhancing recreation zones, constructing underground storage reservoirs to store rainwater in parks, securing parks, protecting plants, and upgrading nurseries. All of these projects are expected to be completed within one year. Here are the details of...
PESHAWAR: The KPK Chief Minister asked the relevant authorities to finalize the arrangements for the start of the second phase of the Swat Motorway project next week. According to a statement issued here, Mahmood Khan made the announcement during the meeting of the Pakhtunkhwa Highways Authority on Monday. Moreover, he instructed the concerned quarters to expedite the process of acquiring...
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...
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...
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...
CDA Plans To Use Drones To Monitor Forest Fires in Margalla Hills National Park Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) will deploy drones to monitor forest fires in Margalla Hills National Park. According to Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWWB) Chairperson Rina Saeed Khan, about 80 to 90 percent of fires in the Margalla Hills National Park are started by residents of surrounding...