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 [...]

Islamabad: Chaudhary Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Chairman of the CDA implements 2020 rules, asreported on May 29. The approval of  the new Efficiency and Discipline Rules 2020 aims to expedite inquiries and ensure accountability within the authority. These rules introduce clear timelines for inquiries and disciplinary actions to address delays, aiming to improve transparency, internal accountability, [...]

Islamabad: Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner of Islamabad has unveiled plans for establishing an Old Age Home and Vocational Center in Islamabad. During a performance review meeting aimed at evaluating the Chief Commissioner’s Office and its subordinate departments, Randhawa highlighted the upcoming launch of a mobile [...]