Rs35 ml released for construction of Khazana Dam, Balochistan, Senate told

ISLAMABAD: A sum of Rs35 million has already been released earlier this year to provincial irrigation department for constructing Khazana Dam, Zimri, district...

Railways ministry faces a Rs37-40bn deficit, says Sh Rasheed

RAWALPINDI: Railways Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has said that the Railways ministry faces a debt of Rs37 to 40 billion left behind...

‘Lotte Chemical’ shows interest in Pakistan’s chemical manufacturing industry

Pakistan Chemical Manufacturers Association (PCMA) Monday urged the forthcoming government to include the chemical industry in its first 100 days plan and...

Schon Properties, owners of Multan Sultan get assets seized by Dubai Land Department

It is pertinent to mention that Schon Properties own Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) Multan Sultan cricket team.

Cement despatches grow by 5.10 per cent

Despite the disruption caused by the General Elections, the sector posted 5.10 per cent growth in July.

Has CPEC hit a major roadblock?

China’s infrastructure building spree across the nation seems to have been halted due to Pakistan’s inability to pay its loans

First ‘Weaving City’ to be set up at M-3 Industrial Estate

FAISALABAD: The first 'Weaving City' will be established on 100 acres of land at M-3 Industrial Estate to help organise the power...

Construction work on Diamer Basha, Mohmand Dams to start in fiscal year 2018-19

WAPDA chairman briefed PM about the issues of water and hydropower sectors in the country. The prime minister was also apprised of WAPDA projects, particularly Diamer Basha and Mohmand Dams.

Govt needs to rethink ban on non-filers from investing in property: ICCI

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Acting President Muhammad Naveed Malik has called upon the government to review the decision...

TAPI gas transportation, transit fee agreements to be signed in 2018-19

Through the TAPI gas pipeline, funded by Asian Development Bank (ADB), Pakistan and India would be provided 1.325 bcfd gas each and Afghanistan would get 0.5 bcfd gas.

Hubco, FWO Enjazat sign MoU for cooperation in energy, water, mining sectors

HUBCO has signed a MoU with FWO Enjazat L.L.C to explore collaboration on various business opportunities in energy, water and mining sectors.

KCR, ML-1 projects of CPEC to hit the ground soon, says Planning secretary

Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) and up gradation of Pakistan’s Railway ML-I projects are the main focus in transport infrastructure sector to be implemented in the current phase of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

PAC, PEC at loggerhead on issuance of illegal license to foreign firms

PAC two months back had asked PEC to provide information about the number of licenses issued to foreign firms for execution of construction projects

Pakistan to emerge as a regional hub in tile manufacturing, Italian expert

“With various international certifications and production of world-class ceramic products, Pakistan is geared to become the regional hub in tile manufacturing,” said Paolo Malavasi, representative of Centro Ceramico - Italy

No relief in federal budget for construction sector, says ABAD

ABAD chairman said that the government has presented a purely political and election budget, which will force the upcoming government to announce supplementary budget just after four months.