In a significant move to enhance the country's infrastructure, Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan announced on August 29 that all future motorways in Pakistan will be designed with a minimum of six lanes. This ambitious directive was shared during a meeting with the National Highways Authority (NHA), attended by senior NHA officials, [...]

Murree, August 12: The government has unveiled an ambitious plan for Murree Expressway expansion project , aiming to enhance connectivity between Rawalpindi, Murree, and Kashmir while boosting tourism in the region. This project, with an allocated budget of PKR 1.2 billion, involves the construction of a 17-kilometer stretch of road extending from Rawalpindi to [...]

DHA Bahawalpur has announced an extension of its construction incentive deadline for Sectors A, B, and C until August 31, 2025. The initiative, which began on May 1, 2024, offers significant savings and benefits to plot owners who want to build their homes in the prestigious development. The extended incentive includes a 100% waiver [...]

Pakistan's cement industry extended its slump for the eleventh consecutive month in July, with despatches plummeting by 6.81% compared to the same period last year. Total cement dispatches fell to 3.01 million tons from 3.23 million tons in the previous year. The domestic market bore the brunt of the decline, witnessing an 11.41% drop [...]

Islamabad: On June 26, Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa announced the establishment of a Disaster Management Authority in Islamabad. The new authority, led by Islamabad’s Deputy Commissioner, will have the Director General of Capital Emergency Services reporting directly to them. The DMA's main objective is to manage unforeseen emergencies in the [...]

Lahore: The Punjab government is set to revise a 116-year-old law to streamline the property market of Punjab, making it easier for overseas Pakistanis to sell property without encountering legal hurdles, as announced on June 24. Currently, under Section 31 of the Registration Act 1908, Pakistanis living abroad must register their power of attorney [...]

Lahore: The Punjab government is preparing to implement new legislation to oversee the master plans of commercial projects via a centralised platform, as announced on June 11. In a recent meeting, Punjab Local Government Minister and Special Committee Convener Zeeshan Rafique revealed this initiative, aiming to regulate the unplanned commercial use of agricultural land. [...]

Lahore: Cement despatches in Pakistan saw a notable increase of 7.83% in May 2024, reaching 4.275 million tons compared to 3.965 million tons in May 2023, according to the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA). This information was published on June 5. Key Figures: Domestic Despatches: Decreased by 2.17% to 3.357 million tons in [...]

Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is set to fully digitalize the sale and transfer of all types of properties in Islamabad starting August 14 this year, according to a news source on June 3. In a recent meeting chaired by CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa at the CDA headquarters, [...]

Lahore: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Director General Tahir Farooq emphasized the importance of focusing on the development of LDA City to facilitate house construction and provide all necessary amenities. During his visit to LDA City on Friday, he received a detailed briefing on the ongoing development projects. According to the details, he was [...]