KARACHI – Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has lashed out at the Sindh government, blaming it for Karachi’s deteriorating infrastructure and vowing to “liberate the city from corruption and land grabbing.” Speaking at a ceremony on Sunday, Naeem said that despite limited resources, JI’s elected representatives were working tirelessly for the city’s residents. […]
Infrastructure
Punjab CM directs swift launch of Air Punjab project
LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered the immediate operationalization of Air Punjab, urging authorities to fast-track actions on the airline’s first phase. During a meeting chaired by the CM, officials reviewed the progress of the Air Punjab initiative. Maryam Nawaz emphasized the need for timely completion of all preparatory measures to […]
AIIB approves $235 million loan for Management Project
ISLAMABAD – The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved $235 million to improve Lahore’s water and wastewater system. The project will help ensure a safe water supply and reduce the environmental damage caused by untreated sewage flowing into the River Ravi. It will also support the Lahore Water and Sanitation Agency (LWASA) in becoming […]
PSQCA, BSI initiate partnership to boost quality infrastructure
The Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) and the British Standards Institution (BSI) have formally launched their collaboration under the UK Government’s Standards Partnership Programme (SPP). According to the press release, the initiative aims to strengthen Pakistan’s national quality infrastructure and facilitate international trade through cooperation in standardization, capacity building, and knowledge sharing. BSI’s […]
ECNEC clears Rs1.5tr projects in record time
In a surprising move, the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved 27 development projects worth over Rs1.5 trillion during a brief two-hour meeting on Thursday. Most of these projects focus on Sindh and Balochistan, covering energy, infrastructure, education, health, and environmental initiatives. However, the rapid approvals have raised concerns about the level […]
Israel strikes Iran’s Isfahan nuclear site, claims killing of Quds force commander
Israel has intensified its military campaign against Iran, claiming responsibility for fresh airstrikes on missile depots, infrastructure, and a nuclear site in the central city of Isfahan. The Israeli government also alleged that its forces killed a senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). According to Iranian media and officials, explosions were reported […]
Deadly rains hit Punjab: 13 killed, 92 injured as storm wreaks havoc
LAHORE – May 25, 2025: Torrential rain and powerful winds lashed several parts of Punjab on Saturday, claiming 13 lives and leaving at least 92 people injured in various incidents. The storm caused widespread damage to homes, infrastructure, and disrupted daily life across multiple cities. In Lahore, areas like Upper Mall, Tajpura, and Johar Town […]
Nigeria eyes pension fund diversification to boost infrastructure investment
Nigeria’s pension fund regulator plans to diversify investments by focusing more on infrastructure and private equity. The move aims to reduce reliance on government debt and seek higher returns amid rising inflation. As of February, the Retirement Savings Account held 23.26 trillion naira ($14.58 billion), with 60% invested in government securities. PenCom spokesperson Ibrahim Buwai […]
US Democrats agree on $3.5 trillion budget target
Top US Senate Democrats agreed late Tuesday on a $3.5 trillion package to implement President Joe Biden’s vast plans to fund climate initiatives, health insurance and human infrastructure programs like child care, social welfare and housing. The huge proposal would direct federal funds to a sweeping array of projects over the coming decade that Biden […]
Biden pushes giant infrastructure spending for ‘American century’
President Joe Biden pushed his giant infrastructure spending plans Wednesday in a speech urging the country to modernize and create “an American century.” “We have to think bigger, we have to act bolder and we have to build back better,” he said in a speech in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Referring to Ronald Reagan’s famous assertion […]