Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that modernising Pakistan Railways is essential to transforming the country into a regional trade and logistics hub, stressing the need to accelerate infrastructure upgrades and improve operational efficiency. Read More: Pakistan Railways suspends Balochistan train service for one day Chairing a review meeting on the Pakistan Railways Transformation Plan in […]
Infrastructure
Punjab upgrades sewerage system with 272 new machines
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the first phase of a major sewerage modernisation programme by handing over 272 new machines to Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) authorities for use in 15 districts across the province. Read More: Punjab CM sets June 30 deadline for completion of sewerage, drainage projects Speaking at a ceremony […]
Bilawal directs full support for Karachi development
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has directed authorities to utilize all available resources to accelerate Karachi’s development, reaffirming the party’s commitment to transforming Sindh through strategic infrastructure and economic initiatives. Read More: Bilawal Bhutto Highlights Democracy and Development at Shahrah e Bhutto inauguration The directive came during a high-level meeting chaired by Bilawal to […]
Aleem Khan promises transparent governance in AJK if IPP wins
Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) President Abdul Aleem Khan has pledged to ensure merit, transparency and accountability if his party forms the next government in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), promising to personally take responsibility in the event of corruption under an IPP administration. Read More: IPP vows fair governance, quality education during AJK electioneering Speaking at a press conference, […]
Thailand revives $30bn land bridge to rival Malacca Strait
Thailand has revived plans for a $30 billion “Land Bridge” project aimed at creating a coast-to-coast logistics corridor that could offer an alternative route to the heavily used Strait of Malacca, one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints. The proposed infrastructure scheme, backed by the Thai government, envisions connecting deep-sea ports on the country’s […]
Murad Ali Shah reviews Karachi BRT progress
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has reviewed the progress of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project and ongoing development work on University Road in Karachi, directing authorities to ensure timely completion of the scheme. Read More: Karachi BRT Red Line Faces Delays After Contractor Removal During an early morning visit on Thursday, the chief minister was […]
Parachinar airport becomes operational after long closure
The long-inactive Parachinar Airport in District Kurram has been made operational again after an extended period of closure, according to official sources. Read More: Motorway1 open for travelers; fog engulfs M3, M5 Authorities said the revival of the airport was made possible through coordinated efforts of the Pakistan Army, the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO), and the Pakistan […]
Karachi to upgrade traffic signal to international smart system
The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has decided to upgrade the city’s traffic signal system to an international standard by introducing smart traffic signals across major roads in a phased development plan aimed at improving traffic flow and reducing congestion in Pakistan’s largest city. Read More: Faceless e-challan begins in Karachi from October 1 According to Mayor Karachi Murtaza […]
Pakistan Railways earns record revenue during Eid holidays
LAHORE — Pakistan Railways record a surge in passenger revenue during the three days of Eid, reflecting increased travel demand and improved operational performance. Read More: Railways earns highest-ever Rs 93 billion, breaks 78-year record According to a spokesperson, the railway earned Rs110 million on the first day of Eid, followed by Rs170 million on the second […]
Sewerage infrastructure overhaul in Punjab
Punjab has embarked on one of the most ambitious urban infrastructure transformations in its history through the Punjab Development Program (PDP), placing sewerage and stormwater management at the center of public policy reform. While roads and visible megaprojects often dominate political narratives, sanitation infrastructure remains the hidden foundation of urban health, economic productivity, and environmental […]