Tag: Development
HDA employees protest against non-payment of salaries
The workers of Hyderabad Development Authority (HDA) and its subsidiaries continued their protest on the second day for non-payment of their 5-month salaries. As...
CIIT to hold symposium on sustainable environment tomorrow
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) will organise a symposium on “Sustainable Environment for Socio-Economic Development” (SESD) on Wednesday.
The symposium, which also commensurate with...
Centre, provinces agree to allocate 2% development budget for new schemes
With the exception of Punjab, the federal and provincial governments have agreed in a meeting of National Economic Council (NEC) to allocate only 2...
Buy yourself a tractor by June 30!
In yet another development, the government is all set to impose 10 per cent duty on import of tractors in order to give it...
SME sector can turn around Pakistan economy
Developing and promoting small and medium (SME) sector in Pakistan is need of the hour in order to successfully meet the economic challenges being...
World Day for Cultural Diversity today
The 10th Anniversary of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development will be celebrated across the world today to raise awareness...
CDA to open tenders for housing scheme
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is likely to start open tenders for the development of the dream housing scheme in Park Enclave on 21st....
CDA proposes Rs 26b budget for 2012-13
The finance wing of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has proposed Rs 26 billion budget in the draft prepared for fiscal year 2012-13. ...
7th Asia Clean Energy Forum from June 4
In an attempt to focus on Sustainable Energy Development and to bring advance clean energy solutions in the region, the 7th Asia Clean Energy...
Massod Siddiqui finalised as OGDCL new chief
Federal Government has decided to appoint Masood Siddiqui as new head of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL).
Notification would be issued in this...
Pakistan among most vulnerable countries facing climate risks: report
Countries in Asia and the Pacific are at a crossroads and must now strike a balance between rising prosperity and rising emissions. Their success...
LDA declares 52 housing schemes illegal
The Lahore Development Authority has declared 52 private housing schemes, situated in the LDA controlled area, as illegal and informed the general public, prospective...
AIOU, PLAN Int’l to set up open schooling system
The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will collaborate with PLAN International for setting up open schooling system in Pakistan at district levels to help...
CDA-awards additional contract illegally
The cash-strapped Capital Development Authority has obliged four firms by awarding additional or new works costing Rs 593.094 million without inviting tenders.
According to...
Lowest bidders succeed in getting Margalla contract
The Capital Development Authority has decided to accommodate both the lowest bidders in awarding contract of Margalla Avenue, though efforts were underway to oblige...
APCC to recommend Rs.775b dev budget
The Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC) will meet on Thursday and is expected to recommend Rs.775 billion development budget to National Economic Counsel...
Indian Anti-Missile System ready to go
As a result of successful tests two months ago, Indian missile development officials believe their anti-missile system is ready for mass production and deployment....
