Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has reviewed the progress of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project and ongoing development work on University Road in Karachi, directing authorities to ensure timely completion of the scheme. Read More: Karachi BRT Red Line Faces Delays After Contractor Removal During an early morning visit on Thursday, the chief minister was […]
Infrastructure
Parachinar airport becomes operational after long closure
The long-inactive Parachinar Airport in District Kurram has been made operational again after an extended period of closure, according to official sources. Read More: Motorway1 open for travelers; fog engulfs M3, M5 Authorities said the revival of the airport was made possible through coordinated efforts of the Pakistan Army, the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO), and the Pakistan […]
Karachi to upgrade traffic signal to international smart system
The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has decided to upgrade the city’s traffic signal system to an international standard by introducing smart traffic signals across major roads in a phased development plan aimed at improving traffic flow and reducing congestion in Pakistan’s largest city. Read More: Faceless e-challan begins in Karachi from October 1 According to Mayor Karachi Murtaza […]
Pakistan Railways earns record revenue during Eid holidays
LAHORE — Pakistan Railways record a surge in passenger revenue during the three days of Eid, reflecting increased travel demand and improved operational performance. Read More: Railways earns highest-ever Rs 93 billion, breaks 78-year record According to a spokesperson, the railway earned Rs110 million on the first day of Eid, followed by Rs170 million on the second […]
Sewerage infrastructure overhaul in Punjab
Punjab has embarked on one of the most ambitious urban infrastructure transformations in its history through the Punjab Development Program (PDP), placing sewerage and stormwater management at the center of public policy reform. While roads and visible megaprojects often dominate political narratives, sanitation infrastructure remains the hidden foundation of urban health, economic productivity, and environmental […]
Japan launches $36B US investment under $550B trade deal
The United States on Tuesday announced the first tranche of investments by Japan under a $550 billion trade deal struck in 2025 during President Donald Trump’s administration. Tokyo has committed $36 billion toward three major infrastructure projects in the US, marking the initial step in fulfilling its large-scale pledge in exchange for reduced US trade […]
PM holds NHA meeting amid fears $360m Carec loan may lapse
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened a high-level meeting on Wednesday to review the affairs of the National Highway Authority (NHA), focusing on the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (Carec) Tranche-III project, after the Asian Development Bank (ADB) warned that a $360 million loan could lapse next year due to delays. Read More: Senate panel […]
Pakistan Railways to digitise network by June
RAWALPINDI / ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has launched a major initiative to digitise its network, with completion scheduled for June 2026. The announcement came during a meeting chaired by Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi, where the Directorate of IT presented the progress and implementation plans of the Railway Advanced Infrastructure Network (RAIN) Project Phase I. Read More: […]
Crane collapsed kills over 20 in Thailand train disaster
At least 22 people were killed and around 80 others injured on Wednesday after a construction crane collapsed onto a passenger train in Thailand’s Nakhon Ratchasima province, triggering a derailment and fire along a section of a China-backed high-speed rail project, authorities said. Read More: At least 30 dead in Italy motorway bridge collapse ‘tragedy’ Footage from […]
Development fund utilisation jumps to 21% in first half
The utilisation of Pakistan’s federal development funds surged to 21 per cent in the first half of the current fiscal year (FY26), up from 9 per cent in the previous month, according to the Ministry of Planning and Development. Read More: SECP operationalises Capital Market Development Fund Between July and December 2025, ministries and divisions sanctioned […]