The Sindh cabinet has approved additional funding for water supply, drainage and infrastructure projects, alongside new allocations aimed at strengthening security and improving public services across the province. Read More: Govt speeds up work to add 8 MAF water storage through mega dams The decisions were made during a cabinet meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Syed […]
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Nawaz Sharif vows development push for Gilgit-Baltistan
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has pledged to accelerate development and economic growth in Gilgit-Baltistan, saying the region deserves greater attention after years of neglect. Addressing a public gathering in Gilgit, he emphasized that his political approach is based on performance and public service rather than criticism of political rivals, urging voters to […]
Provinces propose record Rs3.14 trillion development budget for 2026-27
Pakistan’s four provinces have collectively proposed a development budget of Rs3,138 billion for the fiscal year 2026-27, reflecting an increase of Rs76 billion compared to the current year. The plan highlights a continued push toward infrastructure expansion, public services improvement, and broader regional development priorities. According to budget documents, provincial governments will finance most of […]
PM seeks stronger Chinese investment under CPEC II
BEIJING: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to expanding economic and industrial cooperation with China during a series of meetings with leading Chinese companies in Beijing under the framework of CPEC Phase II. Read More: Pakistan, China push forward next CPEC phase The prime minister, currently on a four-day official visit to China, met senior […]
UAE-Pakistan CEPA near completion to boost trade
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates are reportedly in the final stages of signing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aimed at enhancing bilateral trade and removing longstanding business obstacles. Speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry, UAE Ambassador Salem Mohammed Al Zaabi said the CEPA would significantly strengthen economic ties, streamline trade […]
PPP raises concerns over federal takeover of Punjab motorway
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) criticised the federal government in the National Assembly on Wednesday over its takeover of the Rs465 billion Lahore-Bahawalnagar Motorway project in Punjab, raising concerns over provincial autonomy and fiscal protocols. Read More: No PSDP funds diverted to Bahawalpur Motorway project PPP lawmakers Syed Naveed Qamar and Dr Sharmila Faruqui questioned […]
Two-year development plan proposed for Islamabad
The federal government is planning to launch a two-year development plan for Islamabad, titled Vision 2027, aimed at transforming the capital through a series of infrastructure and civic improvement projects. The announcement came as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the Allama Iqbal flyover at T-Chowk on Thursday. Read More: CM Punjab reviews progress on Lahore Development […]
Sindh CM orders fast-track completion of Karachi BRT projects
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Sunday inspected the long-delayed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Red Line projects from Malir Cantonment to Numaish and directed authorities to expedite the pace of work. The inspection was part of a broader citywide visit to review major development and transport infrastructure schemes. Read More: Work resumes […]
IMF urges Pakistan to give 30% weight to climate in PSDP
The International Monetary Fund has urged Pakistan to increase climate change weighting to at least 30% in all PSDP projects. It also called for public disclosure of project selection scores. The move aims to improve infrastructure planning and align spending with the National Climate Change Policy. In its second review under the Extended Fund Facility, […]
Sindh CM orders round-the-clock work on infrastructure projects
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah undertook an extensive inspection of three important infrastructure projects – the Korangi Causeway, Shahrah-e-Bhutto, and the Karimabad Underpass – to review progress and issue strong directives for their swift, quality-assured completion. The Chief Minister was accompanied by provincial ministers Sharjeel Inam Memon and Syed Nasir Shah, alongside Mayor […]