CDA Directed to Resolve PIDE Land Dispute After Rs. 4 Billion Payment
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has been directed to resolve a long-standing land issue involving the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), after the institution reportedly waited six years for the allotment of land despite paying around Rs. 4 billion. Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal called for an immediate resolution of the matter on […]
UN Warns Millions Face Growing Risk of Glacial Floods Across Himalayan Region
Millions of people living near major rivers in the Himalayan region could face increasing danger from glacial floods as climate change accelerates the melting of glaciers, the United Nations has warned. Kanni Wignaraja, an assistant secretary-general at the United Nations and regional director for Asia and the Pacific at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), […]
Islamabad Opens Rawal Dam Spillways as Water Level Rises After Heavy Rain
The Islamabad district administration has opened the spillways of Rawal Dam after heavy rainfall in Islamabad and surrounding areas caused a significant rise in the reservoir’s water level. According to district authorities, the water level at Rawal Dam reached 1,751.90 feet, prompting officials to release excess water through the dam’s spillways. The spillways were opened […]
Uzbekistan Becomes Second Foreign Operator of China’s J-10CE Fighter Jets
Uzbekistan has confirmed that it has joined a growing list of countries operating Chinese-made J-10CE fighter jets, becoming the second foreign country to induct the advanced aircraft into its air force. The development marks another important step for China’s military aviation exports and strengthens Beijing’s position in the Central Asian defense market. It also highlights […]
Pakistan Railways to Upgrade 240km of Railway Lines in KP
Pakistan Railways and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government have signed a framework agreement to jointly expand and modernize the province’s railway network, marking a significant step toward improving rail connectivity and suburban transport in KP. Under the agreement, around 240 kilometers of railway lines will be upgraded across several important routes. The initiative is aimed at […]
Punjab Plans Major Upgrade of Lahore’s Ferozepur Road
Lahore’s Ferozepur Road is set for a major transformation as the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) prepares a comprehensive plan to improve the road and its surrounding areas. The proposed project covers approximately 15 kilometres, stretching from Lahore Canal to Gajjumata. The LDA Engineering Wing has prepared the development plan with a focus on sustainable urban […]
Islamabad’s Park Road Underpass Nears Completion With New Traffic Direction Boards
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has installed directional boards at the under-construction Park Road underpass in Islamabad, providing motorists with an early indication of how traffic will be managed once the facility becomes operational. The development is part of ongoing efforts to improve traffic flow and road connectivity in the federal capital. The Park Road […]
Estimated Cost of New M-10 Motorway Connecting Karachi and Hyderabad Revealed
The government has confirmed that work is underway on a proposed new M-10 motorway that will provide a direct road connection between Karachi and Hyderabad, potentially creating a major addition to Sindh’s transport infrastructure. The development was shared in the National Assembly during Question Hour, where the federal parliamentary secretary for communications provided an update […]
Govt Pushes Pakistani Halal Businesses to Compete in Global Markets
The government is seeking to strengthen Pakistan’s position in the global halal economy by encouraging local halal businesses to identify international markets where they can compete, expand and build long-term growth. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized the importance of a targeted approach during a meeting with Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development Secretary-General Shaikh Yousef […]
Goods Transporters Cut Freight Rates by 10% After Diesel Price Reduction
Goods transporters across Pakistan have announced a 10% reduction in freight charges following a significant reduction in diesel prices. The decision is expected to provide relief to businesses and consumers by lowering the cost of transporting commercial goods across the country. The All Pakistan Goods Transporters Association announced the freight rate reduction after diesel prices […]