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CM Punjab Approves Several Development Projects

LAHORE: The Chief Minister of Punjab, Chaudhary Pervaiz Elahi, has approved several development projects, including an underpass from Babu Sabu…

by Nazzir Zaidi | Jun 7 | 5:40 pm
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CDA Makes Rainwater Harvesting Compulsory in Housing Units

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has taken a significant step towards sustainable water management by making it compulsory for…

Jun 7, 2023

Local Govt Funding Ban Stalls Road Maintenance in Karachi

KARACHI: The contractors responsible for the repair and maintenance of roads, streets, and civic infrastructure in Karachi have ceased their…

Jun 7, 2023
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Punjab Excise Department Takes Strong Measures Against Tax Defaulters

LAHORE: The Secretary of Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control in Punjab, Masood Mukhtar, has directed the officers of the Excise…

Jun 7, 2023
CDA Retrieves 2000 Plots Worth Over 50Bn from Illegal Occupants in Islamabad

CDA Takes Action Against Encroachments in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) carried out a series of anti-encroachment operations in various areas of Islamabad on Tuesday.…

Jun 7, 2023
Pirwadhai General Bus Stand

Pirwadhai General Bus Stand in Rawalpindi Undergoes Impressive Transformation

RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi’s Pirwadhai General Bus Stand, known as one of the busiest terminals in the city, has undergone a significant…

Jun 7, 2023
LWMC's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Babar Sahib Din.

International Labour Organization Delegation Visits LWMC for Operational Review

LAHORE: A delegation from the International Labour Organization (ILO) recently visited the headquarters of the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC)…

Jun 7, 2023
Security Breach at LDA Head Office Raises Concerns

LDA Launches Operation to Clear Encroachments on Abdul Haq Road

LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has launched a major operation to tackle encroachments and restore parking spaces on Abdul…

Jun 7, 2023
Gwadar International Airport

New Gwadar International Airport to Operate with Uninterrupted 12MW Electricity Supply

QUETTA: In a significant development, the New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) has received approval for a groundbreaking electricity supply of…

Jun 7, 2023
Islamabad District Administration Bans Sale and Purchase of CDA-Acquired Land Through Stamp Papers

Capital’s Development Projects Outlined in Proposed Budget

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has proposed a development budget of Rs. 8 billion for the upcoming fiscal year, reflecting…

Jun 6, 2023
Balochistan Development Projects

Sindh Province Struggles with Delayed and Incomplete Projects

KARACHI: As the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) completes its third term of governance in Sindh, the province is still grappling…

Jun 6, 2023
10th Avenue Project to Resume as Federal Government Pledges Rs1.4Bn to CDA In a crucial move, the federal government has greenlit Rs1.4 billion in funds to the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to revive the stalled 10th Avenue project. Due to financial constraints, this critical development project has been stuck in a quagmire. Begun in March of the previous year, the 10th Avenue project’s completion deadline was March 2024. However, construction was unexpectedly halted earlier this year when just 15 percent of the work was completed within the span of 14 months. The federal government directly financed this project, with the CDA acting as the executing agency. Recently, the interior ministry, which functions as the superior ministry for the CDA, announced to the civic body that the ministry would grant Rs1,400 million to support the project before the end of this fiscal year. A CDA official confirmed receipt of the official communique, stating, "We have been informed that Rs1,400 million will be earmarked for the 10th Avenue project. We eagerly await the release of this fund to reboot the project.” He also mentioned that the funds would be dispatched before the conclusion of the current fiscal year. Moreover, an additional Rs400 million has been reserved for the upcoming fiscal year's budget under the project's Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP). Worth a total of Rs10.2 billion, the mega project is financed by the federal government. The government disbursed about Rs1.5 billion in the previous fiscal year, but a relatively meager Rs350 million was assigned in the ongoing fiscal year, significantly stalling progress. Earlier in February, the National Logistics Cell, the entity responsible for constructing 10th Avenue, threatened to withdraw from the project if the CDA did not release the necessary funds. The 10th Avenue project is divided into two phases. The current phase involves constructing a 5km road stretching from Katarian Bridge on IJP Road to Srinagar Highway at the intersection of G-9 and G-10. The subsequent phase will extend from Srinagar Highway to Margalla Road. However, the project has sparked controversy due to the potential displacement of Rimsha Colony's residents, a local community residing in Sector H-9. With around 1,400 houses, the CDA faces the challenging task of relocating these residents to allow construction in the area. The authority has been criticized for not pausing construction to resolve this issue amicably. An official highlighted the necessity of addressing this problem soon. “A challenging situation will arise when the CDA attempts to relocate the residents of Rimsha Colony during construction. Now is the ideal time to reach a resolution," he argued. In a public hearing for the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) conducted last year, it was agreed that a committee, including officers from the CDA and Rimsha Colony's representatives, would be formed to negotiate a solution to this relocation concern.

Federal Government Injects Rs1.4bn to Revive Stalled 10th Avenue Project

ISLAMABAD: In a crucial move, the federal government has greenlit Rs1.4 billion in funds to the Capital Development Authority (CDA)…

Jun 6, 2023
Bhara Kahu Bypass Project Marks Significant Milestone as All 156 Girders are Successfully Installed

Bhara Kahu Bypass Project Marks Significant Milestone as All 156 Girders are Successfully Installed

ISLAMABAD: The Bhara Kahu Bypass and Flyover Project team have garnered accolades for successfully launching all 156 girders, a crucial…

Jun 6, 2023