Pakistan’s Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Thursday approved 11 development projects with a combined estimated cost of more than Rs123 billion, covering sectors including education, health, infrastructure and agriculture. Read More: CDWP approves 8 mega development projects, 1 forwarded to ECNEC The meeting was chaired by Planning Minister and Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission […]
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Sindh cabinet approves Rs2.9bn for Karachi industrial zones
The Sindh cabinet has approved an allocation of Rs2.9 billion for the development and upgrading of industrial zones in Karachi. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah in Karachi on Tuesday. Speaking to the media after the meeting, the chief minister said the provincial government remains […]
Three sites shortlisted for new convention, expo centre in Islamabad
Islamabad’s city managers are considering three potential sites for the construction of a new convention and expo centre as part of preparations for hosting major international events, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) conference scheduled for 2027. Read More: Four-day international maritime expo, conference opens in Karachi The Capital Development Authority (CDA), acting on the directives of Prime […]
KP weighs bridge financing to complete Peshawar Northern Bypass
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is considering a Rs5.3 billion bridge financing arrangement to ensure the timely completion of the long-delayed Peshawar Northern Bypass project. The move comes amid concerns that inadequate federal funding could further prolong the project and increase costs. Read More: NHA owes contractors over Rs 73 billion in unpaid dues The over […]
Mayor inspects Green Line corridor, sets 2026 completion target
KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab on Monday visited the Green Line Common Corridor near Radio Pakistan to review progress on the ongoing extension work. He was accompanied by Deputy Mayor Salman Abdullah Murad, opposition leader in the Sindh Assembly Ali Khurshidi, MQM leader Amin ul Haq and the federal government’s spokesman for Sindh, Raja Khaleeq […]
Shaheen Chowk underpass work hits 50% as Islamabad projects speed up
ISLAMABAD: Work on the Rs1.3 billion Shaheen Chowk underpass is progressing at full pace, with around 50 per cent of the project completed, officials said. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif laid the foundation stone for the 1.3-kilometre underpass on October 24, with a six-month completion timeline. Read More: T-Chowk Flyover, Shaheen Chowk Underpass to open in early […]
Pakistan’s various sectors ready to receive CPEC benefits
ISLAMABAD: Economic experts claimed that Pakistan’s various sectors are ready to receive maximum benefits from China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. According to political economists, many sectors will benefit from the project. In addition to the economic corridor, CPEC in Pakistan will include energy projects, infrastructure development, industrialization, and the expansion and improvement of Gwadar Port. […]