KARACHI: There has been an announcement from the World Bank that a $2 billion fund will be set up to assist millions of flood victims throughout Pakistan with the reconstruction of infrastructure and rehabilitation of their homes. A World Bank official told the Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Sunday that the bank would provide Rs110 billion for the construction of...
As soon as a new feasibility report of the project is completed, the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) will begin work on remodeling Kutcherry Chowk. RDA spokesman Hafiz Irfan told this agency that the project had already been approved by the provincial government. The project will cost close to Rs5 billion. The transition of utility services, such as telephone, gas, and electricity, will begin...
LAHORE: In connection with its special cleanliness drive "Saaf Punjab Mohem", Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) accelerated mechanical sweeping operations and washed major roads and markets of the city on Monday. Rafia Haider, CEO of LWMC, has extended to noon the timeframe for mechanical cleaning and washing. Previously, the night operation shift had only worked at night, but on the direction of...
Rawalpindi : As part of its rainwater harvesting project, the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) is aiming to use millions of gallons of rainwater. Having received assistance from the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency, RDA began a project to harvest rainwater. According to him, the citizens of Rawalpindi were unaware of rainwater harvesting and its benefits for septic tanks, irrigation,...
The Ministry of Climate Change will accelerate its efforts to ensure environmental audits of housing developments in order to maintain the natural habitat in the face of rising construction activity. According to the information, the federal government introduced a National Environment Policy that is unanimously accepted by the provinces. "Now, the federal government is going to make a deliberate effort,...
The climate change ministry has encouraged provincial governments to prohibit housing societies on agricultural areas until master plans for urban cities are completed by the end of the year. The provincial governments have committed to establish master plans for 80 cities in order to improve air quality and the natural environment, according to the details. The ministry is also imploring provincial...
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) Board decided on Wednesday to request an audience with the federal cabinet to present the board's perspective on the cabinet's decision to privatize the Jinnah Convention Centre (JCC). According to reliable sources, the board decided at its meeting that two non-executive members, Ali Asghar Khan and Nayyar Ali Dada, would present the board's viewpoint and concerns to...
The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) will be the first clean drinking water utility in the country by installing 700,000 smart water meters in the state's metropolis. It was announced by Managing Director Wasa M Tanveer at a conference held here on Monday. DMD Engineering has informed MDWasa about the smart water meter project. MD Wasa said a meeting was held to check the progress of the smart water...
Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has directed that the elevated expressway project in the provincial capital begin immediately, citing the benefits of reduced traffic congestion on the canal and Multan roads.He issued these directives while chairing a meeting about the elevated expressway project at the CM Office. The status of LDA's various ongoing development projects was reviewed. The elevated...