The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has launched an inquiry into the alleged illegal issuance of no-objection certificates (NOCs) for marriage halls and marquees in Karachi, seeking a detailed report from the Sindh Building Control Authority over suspected violations and possible financial losses to the national exchequer. Read More: SC orders demolition of all illegal marriage halls in […]
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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 […]
Murree Road expansion plan in Rawalpindi revised, cost rises to Rs17bn
RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has revised its plan to expand Murree Road from Liaquat Bagh to Chandni Chowk, increasing the width from 15 feet to 20 feet on both sides and raising the estimated cost from Rs8 billion to Rs17 billion. Read More: CM Punjab approves Murree development plan A senior RDA official told Dawn that […]
Punjab to launch construction of 37,000 affordable housing units
LAHORE: The Punjab government is gearing up to begin construction of 37,000 affordable housing units in the coming months under a major World Bank-funded initiative. Officials say preparatory work has accelerated and site identification has been completed across the province. Read More: Punjab govt plans to build 57,000 houses in 21 districts The Punjab Affordable Housing Programme (PAHP), […]
KMC auctions scrap to buy heavy vehicles, boosts municipal services
The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has inducted new heavy vehicles into its fleet, financed through proceeds from the auctions of obsolete and unused vehicles. Mayor Murtaza Wahab said the move marks a significant step toward improving operational efficiency and strengthening municipal service delivery across the city. Read More: KMC allots commercial plot to a private […]
Sindh launches Rs84bn Karachi transformation plan with FWO
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday approved the Karachi Transformation Plan in partnership with the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO), aiming for “world-class development” in the city. The plan includes large-scale infrastructure, connectivity projects, and urban mobility initiatives to address chronic traffic congestion and improve civic facilities. Read More: Karachi mayor approves Rs4.2bn plan to […]
Mayor signals culling amid rise in dog-bite cases in Karachi
KARACHI: Amid a surge in dog-bite cases in Karachi, Mayor Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday suggested that culling could be consiincidentsdered if residents demanded immediate relief. Speaking to the media in Ittehad Town, he emphasised that policy should reflect the will of the majority rather than a small vocal minority. Read More: Karachi debates urgent dog bite crisis “If […]
Interior minister seeks report on Shakarparian tree cutting
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has taken notice of large-scale tree cutting in the Shakarparian area, H-8, and along Park Road in Islamabad. The minister expressed concern after media reports highlighted the removal of trees and has requested a detailed report from the Capital Development Authority (CDA) on the matter. Read More: Massive tree cutting leaves Shakarparian ‘bald and barren’ […]
CDA misses deadline on pre-approved building plans
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has failed to implement its pre-approved building plans initiative aimed at simplifying the house construction approval process, despite the original eight-week deadline passing more than two years ago. Read More: CDA under pressure to okay IHC building plan The decision was taken by the CDA Board in September 2023 to provide […]
Karachi set to become Pakistan most modern city: Sharjeel Memon
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Tuesday said Karachi was on track to become the most modern and developed city in Pakistan, as the provincial government prioritises large-scale urban development across multiple sectors. He said sustained investment and strict oversight were driving visible progress in the metropolis. Read More: Karachi needs to be developed into […]