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.
China’s construction giant inks MoU to build Gwadar’s first luxury golf community
ISLAMABAD: Empire Properties, the Pakistan registered trustees of leading International Developers CPIC, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China Civil Engineering...
FBR suspends notices issued to builders, developers
KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Director General Broadening of Tax Base (BTB) Tanveer Malik, on the request of Association of Builders and...
Contract inked for 660MW power production of JCFPP
ISLAMABAD: An Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for the first unit with a capacity of 660MW (out of two units of 660MW each), and...
Business community can enable Pakistan to become an economic giant: Mayor Lahore
LAHORE: Mayor Lahore Col (R) Mubashir Javed said on Tuesday that the business community has the ability to turn Pakistan into an economic...