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Pakistan's Urban Areas Face a Looming Housing Crisis: WB

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s urban areas face a looming housing crisis, with 47 percent of households living in overcrowded housing units in…

by Firas Qureshi | Jun 1 | 6:19 pm
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LDA Launches Crackdown on Parking Space Encroachers

LDA Cracks Down on Illegal Constructions and Encroachments

LAHORE: In a bid to tackle the issue of illegal constructions and encroachments on parking spaces along model roads, the…

Jun 1, 2023
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Capital Development Authority Takes Steps to Relocate G-10 Ladies Bazaar

ISLAMABAD: Lawmakers were informed on Wednesday that the G-10 Ladies Bazaar in Islamabad was established without proper planning and on…

Jun 1, 2023
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Man Arrested for Stabbing Brother-in-Law in Property Dispute

RAWALPINDI: In a tragic incident, the police apprehended a man who fatally stabbed his brother-in-law during a property dispute. The…

Jun 1, 2023
CDA to Auction 45 Plots to Raise Funds for Development Projects

Lack of Investor Interest: Only One Plot Auctioned in Three-Day Capital Auction

ISLAMABAD: The three-day auction organized by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) witnessed a lack of investor interest in commercial plots…

Jun 1, 2023
United Nations Development Programme Collaborates with Punjab Government for Sustainable Development in South Punjab

UNDP Collaborates with Punjab Government for Sustainable Development in South Punjab

MULTAN: Additional Chief Secretary of South Punjab, Captain (Retired) Saqib Zafar, announced that the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is…

May 31, 2023
QUETTA: The Balochistan government has recently bestowed Gwadar with the prestigious status of a Special Economic District (SED) as part of its strategic plans to bolster port activities and facilitate the swift development of this vital coastal district. Following approval from Chief Minister Mir Abdul Qudoos Bizenjo, the Planning and Development Department set forth the proposal to declare Gwadar as a Special Economic District. The primary objective behind this significant move is to introduce a comprehensive set of professional policies formulated by the government, which will serve as a catalyst for the accelerated growth and progress of Gwadar. By designating Gwadar as a SED, the government aims to create a conducive environment for attracting local and foreign investment, stimulating economic activities, and fostering job creation in the district. This prestigious status will not only enhance Gwadar's economic potential but also position it as a key player in the region's trade and commerce landscape. It opens up new avenues for business expansion, industrial development, and international trade, thereby unlocking the true potential of Gwadar's strategic location as a deep-sea port. The Special Economic District designation will provide Gwadar with a range of incentives, tax benefits, and streamlined regulatory procedures to attract investors and businesses across various sectors. With this forward-thinking initiative, the Balochistan government demonstrates its commitment to propel Gwadar's socio-economic growth and transform it into a thriving hub of economic activity. It is anticipated that the declaration of Gwadar as a Special Economic District will not only bring about rapid development but also contribute significantly to the overall progress and prosperity of Balochistan and Pakistan as a whole.

Balochistan Grants Special Economic District Status to Gwadar for Rapid Development

QUETTA: The Balochistan government has recently bestowed Gwadar with the prestigious status of a Special Economic District (SED) as part…

May 31, 2023

PML-N Leader Hanif Abbasi Urges Acceleration of Beautification Project on IJP Road

RAWALPINDI: During a visit to the IJP Road, Hanif Abbasi, a leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), along with…

May 31, 2023
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Survey Reveals 70% of Streetlights in Lahore are Non-functional

LAHORE: A recent survey has shed light on the deteriorating condition of streetlights in Lahore, with approximately 70% of them…

May 31, 2023
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Solar Park Inaugurated at Karachi Press Club by Sindh Energy Minister

KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Imtiaz Ahmed Sheikh announced that the provision of a solar system to the Karachi Press Club…

May 31, 2023
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Minister Urges Timely Completion of World Bank-funded Projects

LAHORE: The World Bank has committed to providing funds totaling Rs. 16bn for upcoming development schemes planned under the Punjab…

May 31, 2023
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Commissioner Stresses Traffic Planning Amid Development Projects in Lahore

LAHORE: Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa has instructed the relevant officers to prepare comprehensive traffic plans well in advance of launching…

May 31, 2023
 RDA Issues Show-Cause Notice to Illegal Housing Scheme ‘Hawk’s Melbourne’

RDA to Receive Funding for 22-km Signal-Free Corridor Project

RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government has committed a sum of Rs. 8 billion for the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) to construct…

May 31, 2023