Tag: infrastructure
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CDWP gives go-ahead to 10 development projects valued at Rs115 billion
In a key meeting held on Friday, the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved a total of 10 development projects, with an overall cost of Rs115.458 billion.
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AirCar technology purchased by Chinese company for exclusive use
A Chinese firm has acquired the technology behind a flying car, originally developed and tested in Europe. This AirCar, powered by a BMW engine and conventional fuel, completed a 35-minute flight between two Slovakian airports in 2021, utilising standard runways for take-off and landing. Its transformation from car to aircraft took just over two minutes.
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More than 200 Karachi buildings made with poor material
More than 200 multi-storied buildings in Karachi have reportedly been constructed using bad quality materials and poor planning. KMC has submitted a report to the Sindh High Court on the incidents of fire in multi-storied buildings of Karachi. The report highlights the lack of a fire fighting system, emergency exit and other necessary arrangements. It…
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First-ever plastic road in Punjab
For the first time in Punjab, a plastic road has been made. Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated Zafar Ali road — from Lahore Gymkhana Mall Road to Jail Road. Inaugurated Punjab's first plastic road, Zafar Ali Road in Lahore, sets a shining example. By using plastic in construction, we're not only extending road life…
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Manholes remain uncovered in Karachi as another child falls to death
Another child has died after falling into an uncovered manhole in Karachi. Ramzan was playing outside when he accidentally fell into the gutter in the Orangi Town area. According to local residents, Rizwan was with other children of the neighborhood at the time he fell into the open sewer. Just last month, two incidents of…
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Another child dies after falling into a manhole
A four-year-old girl, Umra Baloch, died after falling in an open manhole in Mowach Goth in Karachi on Thursday. According to Moachko SHO Shahid Chaudhry, Baloch was playing outside her home in Ghazi Khan Wara when she fell and drowned in the gutter which was uncovered. Her body was retrieved by Edhi divers. The police…
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Planning to travel on the motorway? You’ll be paying more for it now
The toll tariff for the Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M2) underwent a 10 per cent increase, with the new rates becoming effective starting from Saturday, August 26th, 2023.
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Child dies after falling into uncovered manhole in Karachi
While the Mayor of Karachi, Murtaza Wahab, works on improving the infrastructure of his city, a toddler has died after falling into an uncovered manhole in Malir’s Memon Goth. As reported by _, the incident took place in the area of Jamot Mohalla on Monday where the sewer was left open. “Where do we go,…
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Steel prices surge to record high in Pakistan, posing a major challenge for construction sector
Read about the uphill battle in Pakistan’s construction industry as steel prices soar to an all-time high following a recent power tariff hike. Learn how this surge is affecting the availability of raw materials and posing major challenges for the construction sector
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World Bank commits $213 million for Balochistan’s flood recovery and climate resilience
The Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank has granted $213 million in funding to Balochistan for the purpose of improving livelihoods, essential services, and risk protection in communities that were affected by the devastating floods in 2022. This financial assistance is part of a larger program established in collaboration with the government to…