Punjab Adopt-a-Park Scheme Expands Provincewide
The Punjab Horticulture Authority (PHA) has expanded its green development strategy by launching the Punjab Adopt-a-Park Scheme across multiple cities in the province. The initiative aims to improve urban greenery, strengthen public participation, and enhance the maintenance of parks through community and institutional support. Under the Punjab Adopt-a-Park Scheme, individuals and organisations will be able […]
Roosevelt Hotel Set for High-Rise Transformation
Pakistan and the United States have officially initiated a strategic economic collaboration to redevelop the historic Roosevelt Hotel in New York City, according to Pakistan’s Finance Division. The initiative is aimed at maximizing the financial value of one of Pakistan’s most significant international assets while aligning with the government’s broader privatization strategy. Located in Manhattan […]
Islamabad High-Rise Fire Safety Gaps Exposed
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has identified serious Islamabad High-Rise Fire Safety Gaps following a preliminary survey of public and private buildings across the federal capital. According to the findings, nearly 70% of Islamabad’s 6,500 high-rise buildings lack functional fire safety and hazard control systems, raising concerns over emergency preparedness and resident safety. The survey […]
Lahore Floating Restaurant: Construction Officially Starts
Construction has officially begun on the Lahore Floating Restaurant Work Begins project, an ambitious new development designed to add a unique entertainment and dining destination to Lahore’s recreational landscape. The project is being built on a large water body in the city and is expected to become a major attraction for residents and tourists alike. […]
Rawalpindi Ring Road Transport Terminals Plan
The Punjab government has announced a major transport restructuring initiative under the Rawalpindi Ring Road Transport Terminals plan, aimed at shifting key bus and goods terminals away from the city and onto the Rawalpindi Ring Road. The move is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion, limit heavy vehicle entry into urban areas, and improve overall […]
US Buyers Pakistan Strategic Minerals Demand Rises
The global race for critical minerals has brought Pakistan into focus as US Buyers Pakistan Strategic Minerals demand continues to rise. American defence-linked firms and resource companies are now actively exploring long-term supply deals for antimony and other strategic minerals sourced from Pakistan. For years, much of Pakistan’s antimony production from its north-western mountainous belt […]
KP Modern Trains Rail Tracks to Transform Travel
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has announced an ambitious KP Modern Trains Rail Tracks initiative aimed at overhauling and expanding the province’s rail infrastructure. The plan will introduce modern train services, upgrade existing tracks and develop new routes to enhance connectivity, promote tourism and streamline passenger and freight transport. Under the KP Modern Trains Rail Tracks project, […]
Bahria Town Lahore Power Cut Over Rs 682m Dues
The Bahria Town Lahore Power Cut has left multiple housing sectors without electricity after bulk connections were disconnected due to unpaid dues exceeding Rs 682 million. Officials confirmed that the housing developer failed to clear outstanding payments despite repeated deadline extensions, prompting the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) to take action. The payment deadline, originally […]
Sindh Turkish SEZ Investment Drive Begins
The Sindh government has officially launched the Sindh Turkish SEZ Investment drive to attract Turkish companies into its Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and priority development sectors. The initiative was introduced during a high-level meeting chaired by Provincial Special Assistant on Investment and Public-Private Partnerships, Syed Qasim Naveed Qamar, with Turkey’s Consul General and Commercial Attaché. […]
SIFC Saudi Investment Roadmap for Pakistan
The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) Saudi Investment Roadmap has launched a detailed initiative to enhance economic cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, aiming to attract long-term investments across key national sectors. As part of this exercise, the council has sought detailed inputs from multiple ministries to identify potential areas for Saudi investment and address […]
Lahore Tree Belt Smog Solution Underway
The Punjab government has launched an ambitious initiative to develop a 112-kilometre tree belt around Lahore as part of its ongoing efforts to fight the city’s severe smog problem. The project, called “Lungs of Lahore,” will span 1,711 acres and include the plantation of more than 4.8 million trees across three phases. In the first […]
Pakistan IMF Review 2025 – SBP Confirms Conditions Met
Pakistan has taken a major step forward in its economic reform journey by fulfilling all required benchmarks ahead of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) December 2025 review, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The SBP Governor confirmed that Pakistan is now eligible to receive the next tranche of $1.2 billion as part of […]