The federal government has approved the construction of three major sections of the Balochistan Expressway (N-25), costing Rs415 billion. The project covers 692 kilometers and aims to improve connectivity between Quetta and Karachi. Funding will come from an Rs8 per liter levy on petrol and diesel, introduced earlier this year. The Central Development Working Party […]
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Pakistan approves Rs 25 billion for key projects, focuses on energy, education, and digital growth
The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved eight major projects worth Rs 25.19 billion. Additionally, it recommended a Rs 10.67 billion hydropower project in Gilgit-Baltistan to ECNEC for final approval. These decisions were made in a meeting chaired by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, aiming to boost growth in energy, education, transport, and IT sectors. […]
Lahore to transform with Rs49 billion tunnel boring project
The federal government has approved Lahore’s Rs49 billion Tunnel Boring Project, marking a major development for the city. The project was first reviewed by the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) and later endorsed by the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC). The project involves constructing a 28-kilometer underground sewerage line using tunnel boring […]
CDWP approves Rs101 billion for 11 development projects across Pakistan
The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved 11 development projects worth over Rs101 billion, with the majority focused in Punjab. These projects span sectors such as higher education, IT, housing, transport, and tourism, showing a strong push for regional infrastructure and services. Four projects worth Rs91 billion were sent to the Executive Committee of the […]