Tag: Projects

Federal govt steals a feather from Musharraf’s cap, starts work on...

The federal government has decided to complete work on two important projects in Rawalpindi, which were the brainchild of former ruler Pervez Musharraf. The two...

PML-N to continue efforts for public welfare projects: Punjab CM

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), government will continue efforts for the welfare of the people...

India clears defence projects worth $13.1b: report

Major proposals approved include Rs 500b tender to indigenously build six submarines and purchase 8,356 Israeli guided missiles as well as 12 Dornier aircraft The...

Chinese approval for 14 power projects cheers up PM

The Chinese government has approved 14 power projects to generate 10,400 megawatts of electricity immediately while some more projects of 6445MW will be completed...

21,000 MW projects will overcome energy crisis: minister

Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid says the government has initiated 21,000 megawatt power projects to fulfil the country’s electricity needs. In a statement on Sunday, he...

CM directs DCs to ensure timely completion of projects

KARACHI Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah has directed all Deputy Commissioners in the province to perform as Project Director (PD) and get the pace...

SMEDA projects exports to $ 54.2b under SME plan

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has projected exports of the country from US $ 18.21 billion to US $ 54.2 billion...

KP CS given presentation on FATA projects

PESHAWAR Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Secretary Muhammad Shehzad Arbab on Friday chaired a presentation on developmental projects in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). The presentation was...

PM declares energy emergency

  Demanding an “emergency” response to the energy crisis in the country, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has given approval to immediately start work on installing...

Nawaz to form ‘China Cell’ to execute projects

  Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday said he would set up a 'China Cell' in his office to supervise all development projects to be...

Iran keen to do joint venture projects with Pakistan

Iran Tuesday showed interest in embarking on joint venture projects with Pakistan in power, energy, shrimp farming and other sectors related to infrastructure development. “Iran...

Mixed opinions surface following SC order to arrest PM

Mixed opinions surfaced in the metropolitan after the Supreme Court’s verdict in the Rental Power Projects (RPPs) Case that ordered arrest of Prime Minister...

No money for new hydel power projects: WAPDA chairman

Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Chairman Raghib Shah on Thursday said that there are no funds available for new hydel projects. Shah told the...

Meeting reviews projects under Korean assistance worth $ 300 million

A project portfolio meeting held in Economic Affairs Division reviewed the implementation of projects under Korean assistance worth around $ 300 million. Government of Pakistan...

WAPDA plans to generate 20,000 megawatt till 2022: chairman

The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Chairman Syed Raghib Abbas Shah has said on Saturday that the authority will complete mega projects for...

PM to visit Haripur

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf will visit Haripur tomorrow (Wednesday), where he will announce certain development projects. Sources said these projects include establishment of...

PPP has carried out record development work: PM

Prime Minister (PM) Raja Pervaiz Ashraf while addressing notables from Gujjar Khan at the Prime Minister House on Saturday said that no government in...