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...
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...
The High Court of Islamabad was notified on Tuesday that tax revenues from the Federal Revenue Commission (FBR) of approximately 3.5 trillion rupees were involved in the proceedings. This was announced during a meeting of high-ranking government officials convened by Judge Athar Minallah, amid concerns from the PBRcabinet about the unresolved nature of the multi-billion rupee issue. Fawad Chaudhry, the...
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...
As Chief Minister of the PTI, Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Monday that one of the top priorities for the PTI is to serve the country's people. During a consultation at his office, he discussed party affairs and suggestions for local government elections. The meeting was attended by Federal Ministers Shafqat Mahmood and Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar, Minister of State Muhammad Shabbir Ali Qureshi, Punjab Minister...
Chief Minister releases approximately 2 billion rupees for the patients who were suffering from the different diseases. The latest news was released on Sunday that Chief Minister released 313.7 million amount for the 239 deserving patients' treatment with the Cochlear Implants. 620 Million was released for the patients of Bone Marrow Transplant. As same 263.3 million was provided to the 520 cancer...
At a cost of Rs400 million, the Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) has initiated putting water pipelines in various areas of Adiala Road, including Kehkashan Colony, Munawar Colony, Dhama Syedan, Sanjoli Street, Bank Colony, Hill View Lane, Sadiq Town, Jarahi, and Janjua Town, to provide pure drinking water 24/7. The densely populated Adiala Road is devoid of water supply systems, and there is no...