ISLAMABAD – The State Broadcaster has reported that the Cabinet Committee on Institutional Reforms has authorized the merging of National Housing Authority (NHA) into Naya Pakistan Housing Authority (NPHA). A meeting chaired by Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood was held on Friday to discuss the matter, where the complete details were forwarded to the Federal Cabinet [...]

BEIJING – Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the de-coal initiative to improve the country’s standing on energy consumption by promoting and developing alternative means of production. One such project is the collaboration with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to develop biomass energy; this form of energy relies on utilizing sewage and various forms of waste, [...]

KARACHI – The federal government is mulling over the financing of the Karachi Transformation projects through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP), according to news reports. The Karachi projects include the improvement of sewage and solid waste disposal and treatment, water distribution, enhancement of transport system, among others and are expected to be completed within the next [...]

LAHORE – As reported by various news sources, the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) revealed their reclamation efforts of 15 plots combined from both Mustafa Town and Johar Town. Organized by Director General Ahmed Aziz Tarar, these 15 plots worth millions were retrieved illegal occupants via clampdowns in both societies individually; one such plot included a [...]

ISLAMABAD – Provincial Industries and Trade Minister Mian Aslam Iqbal presided over a conference on Monday to direct the Punjab Industrial Estates Development Company (PIEDMC) on industrial units established after 2018. The minister has confirmed that the units in question are not for sale, but are being built as a groundwork for future projects. These [...]

ISLAMABAD – According to a news report, the Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) directed the Capital Development Authority on Friday to hire a Public Information Officer (PIO). The CDA has also been directed to disclose the PIO’s credentials and contact details in their website, as well as to submit a compliance report topic within ten business [...]

LAHORE – As reported by news sources, the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has decided to lower the expenses of housing units in the Naya Pakistan Housing Project scheme. The civic body minimized the cost of 650 square feet, single-storey units from PKR 3.9 billion to 2.2 billion. LDA has also planned to construct additional units [...]

ISLAMABAD – The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is prepared to collect the target revenue by the 30th June deadline, which is the current fiscal year for the body. Various sources have reported that a CDA official has the authority has generated PKR 30 billion in December, an 80% increase from its projected 24 billion for [...]

LAHORE – The Chief Minister of Punjab Usman Buzdar has authorized the inception of four mega projects in Lahore city within 2021, as reported by news sources. The cabinet committee for finance has approved a budget of PKR 12 billion to Lahore Development Authority (LDA). The four mega projects, as described by the Director-General Ahmed [...]

RAWALPINDI – The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has begun the process of reviewing the validity of housing societies situated within the city, as stated by the RDA Metropolitan & Traffic Engineering Director Shahzad Haider. This decision comes after multiple complaints registered by settlers failing to receive NOCs for their properties; NOCs are required for the [...]