Infrastructure Development in Pakistan

[iioal malik]

Any updates on Karachi Lahore motorway ? Thanks

 

[Sulman Badshah]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10153718771827002

 

[Muhammad Omar]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10153718771827002

they are working damn to slow on this project... only 2 building residential are under construction...

 

[TM de Chaudhary]

LAHORE Azadi Interchange Outer Circular Road Project

Lahore Fort’s historic Picture Wall to be restored

LAHORE: Walled City Lahore Authority (WCLA) and Aga Khan Culture Service Pakistan (AKCS-P) joined hands to restore Lahore Fort's historic Picture Wall and kicked off the architectural survey of the Picture Wall.

According to details, after the completion of the survey of one of the longest and largest mural of its kind, the physical restoration will be started. The Picture Wall depicts the Mughal era through pictures, fresco paintings, unique tile work, exceptional brick and tile patterns, architectural terracotta base and hence visuals, which cannot be found elsewhere in the world's architectures.

The project of the architectural survey is funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy, Islamabad.

Wajahat Ali, senior conservation architect of Aga Khan Culture Service Pakistan, said while talking exclusively to Daily Times, "This architectural study has begun to examine patterns of the 800-metre historic Picture Wall. We are using 3D-scanners for the first time, previously a machine called the 'total station' used to examine in architectural surveys of historic buildings."

He said that by using 3D-scanners and other softwares, the Aga Khan Service Pakistan will efficiently finish the architectural study by June 2016. He said after western side examination, AKCS-P will submit a report to WCLA and separately publish a detailed brochure.

"The restoration of such rich-architecture work on the Picture Wall is a complete science. Meanwhile we are going to connect a historian too as each pattern of the Wall has its unique history," the project conservation architect added.

Geneva-based Aga Khan Trust for Culture local chapter in Pakistan works by the name Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan and has restored multiple historical sites including Mosque Wazir Khan and historic forts in Gilgit-Baltistan. All the restoration or architectural surveys in Lahore's Walled City by AKCS-P are conducted in corporation with WCLA.

The Picture Wall is depicted with animal, birds and royal recreation or with the royal court's activities. The scenes of polo games, animal hunts, trees and vegetation are also inscribed on it. The mural contains unique Pietra dura technique, which is an Italian technique of creating images on polished coloured stones.

WCLA Lahore Fort Deputy Director Asghar Hussain said that the documentation work of the Picture Wall had just begun in coordination with AKCS-P to account comprehensive and detailed study of the Wall. After that, the physical restoration of the Wall will begin.

It is pertinent to mention that the Picture Wall is the reason behind the inclusion of Lahore Fort into the world heritage monument in 1981. The picture wall at the Lahore Fort, built during 1624-32 during the era of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, further enhanced the beauty of the historical site.

Tanvir Johar, working as a documentation specialist with the project, says each and everything of 100-metre Picture Wall is being documented and the research work will present the analysis of the material used in the making of it.

I think thats greater iqbal park project not outer circular road project.....see the digging for the lake

 

[Muhammad Omar]

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting to review the progress on the development of all infrastructure projects in Pakistan at PM House today.
Chairman NHA Mr. Shahid Ashraf Tarar gave a detailed briefing to the Prime Minister about the CPEC rout and the Western Corridor. The Prime Minister directed for early completion of Western Corridor and to start land acquisition for which the funds have already been allocated in PSDP budget.
The Prime Minister also directed staff of PM office to coordinate with KPK and Balochistan governments for fast tracking land acquisition process.
The Prime Minister said that Western Corridor was his commitment in APC to the Nation and it shall be honored.
The Prime Minister said that government has made unprecedented investment in infrastructure projects in Baluchistan as such, it is for the first time that 100 percent PSDP funds have been released by the federal government to Baluchistan.
The Prime Minister emphasized upon speedy development of the projects along with strict adherence to all the applicable procurement guidelines.
The Prime Minister said that the speedy implementation of the projects shall not compromise by the transparency standards. He added that the projects must be completed within stipulated time.
The Prime Minister was briefed that the feasibility designs and timeliness of the different packages of the projects like Burhan-DI Khan, DI Khan to Zhob, Zhob to Quetta etc.
The Prime Minister was briefed that financial closer of Lahore to Abdul Hakim Motorway and Zhob to Mushakot Motorway have been done and these projects are ready for the groundbreaking. The Prime Minister decided to do the ground breaking of these projects in November 2015.
The Prime Minister was briefed that work on Khanewal to Multan section of Motorway is complete and the project is ready for inauguration in November.The Prime Minister showed satisfaction on the progress of the development works and directed NHA to fulfill it's obligation towards to people of Pakistan with utmost commitment and by ensuring transparency and saving tax payer's money.
The meeting was also attended by other government officers.

New Islamabad International Airport

 

[Muhammad Omar]

From Google Map
Main Terminal building (extension on all three sides underway)

Is this a second water filteration plant?

ATC

Water dams

Water reservoir on other side

 

[Muhammad Omar]

Orange Line Metro Train

 

[Muhammad Omar]

 

[Muhammad Omar]

Multan airport new approach road update










Pakistan, Kazakhstan agree to Further Boost Bilateral Ties

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Pakistan Bakhitbek Shabarbayev on Tuesday called on Minister for Water and Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif.

They discussed issues of mutual interest and hoped that bilateral relation between the two Muslims brethren countries would be improved by each passing day, said a press release.

The Minister said that both the countries have commonality in their culture, language and tradition which are playing cementing force for strengthening of bilateral relations.

Both the side agreed that the relations would be further strengthened thorough people to people contact, trade and business like activities.

The ambassador apprised that work was in progress on the construction of road which would link Kazakhstan to Pakistan via Urumqi, a Chinese city under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
The Minister said that the CPEC was a game changer and it would bring peace and prosperity for the whole region.

He also felicitated the ambassador for his designation as the Dean of Diplomatic Corps in Pakistan.

 

[Muhammad Omar]

Peshawar Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital

Preserving heritage: Walled City of Multan Authority on the cards

MULTAN: A steering committee, constituted to oversee the renovation and repair of Haram Gate and its adjoining areas, has sent Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif a summary requesting him to constitute a Walled City of Multan Authority. The summary suggests that the authority’s key purpose would be to conserve the historical heritage of Multan, with key focus on old derelict buildings in the Shah Gardez (the Shrine of Muhammad Yousaf Gardezi), Umar Farooq Bazaar and Musa Pak Shaheed Darbar areas.

The steering committee met on Tuesday to discuss the modalities of the restoration of Haram Gate and surrounding areas. The participants were told that the government had released the first installation of Rs139 million for this purpose with the idea to launch sustainable social, economic and environmental revitalisation of the historic core of Multan city.

They were told that the chief minister had allocated Rs251 million for the renovation and restoration of Haram Gate and surrounding areas, Musafir Khana, and Musa Pak Shaheed shrine. An 85-metre portion of the one-kilometre long Sarafa Bazaar would be decorated under the project as well. The participants were told that an international consultant would be hired for the project. Technical assistance for the project would be requested from Italy, the Walled City of Lahore Authority, the Infrastructure Design and Management Group and the PTCL, the WAPDA and the WASA, among others.

The meeting was chaired by Adviser to Chief Minister on Prisons Chaudhry Arshad Saeed and Local Government and Rural Development Secretary Khalid Masood Chaudhry, among others, attended it.

The chief minister had constituted the steering committee to monitor renovation of Haram Gate and Musafir Khana. Saeed has been nominated the chairman. MPA Haji Ehsanuddin Qureshi will be a member and the Local Government and Community Development secretary, the Planning and Development secretary, the commissioner (who would also be the authority’s director general), and the DCO (Walled City project director) are ex-officio members of the steering committee.

The chairman has directed relevant officers to ensure that the project is completed before the next financial year – preferably within six months. For this purpose, the steering committee has constituted a recruitment sub-committee to recruit technical staff to ensure the structural stability of monuments and retain the historical facade of the area. They will also be told to ensure maximum utilisation of locally-available material.

Rawalpindi Behria Safari Villas

Institute of Urology and Kidney Transplant Rawalpindi

 

[Muhammad Omar]

Karachi Bahria Icon Tower....

 

[WAQAS119]

Multan Metro Bus
Vehari Road to Khumaharan Chowk

Why F******* elevated track for Metro Bus here, when there is enough space on ground ??

 

[ali_raza]

Why F******* elevated track for Metro Bus here, when there is enough space on ground ??

should be visible to illiterate masses.noora tactics i m from multan people don't need this shit rather they would appreciate a beutification plan for city

 

[Muhammad Omar]

Why F******* elevated track for Metro Bus here, when there is enough space on ground ??

these Elevated Tracks can be converted in Metro Trains in Future Just like Islamabad/Rawalpindi Metro going to be one and Lahore one... plus the population is gonna keep on increasing and buses can't be successful forever...

should be visible to illiterate masses.noora tactics i m from multan people don't need this shit rather they would appreciate a beutification plan for city

When the construction is under Progress the same stuff happens beautification work will be done after that ...

 

[Muhammad Omar]

Feasibility report of electric train from Peshawar to Karachi is ready

Feasibility report of electric train from Peshawar to Karachi has been prepared. Electric run will run at the speed of 120 to 160 Km/hr .The project of special train is to be started with help of China.
Sources from Pakistan Railways told that Lahore Railway Line will be doubled and all tracks will be updated with new bridges and Signal Lines .

In Peshawar division many houses and shops will be brought down for making double track .The work of dry port at Havelian is also undergoing.Due to Electric track from Peshawar to Karachi passengers will get facilitated and also Cargo system will get upgraded .

Green Line Express at Margalla Station Islamabad

Revamp: PR looks to upgrade facilities

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways would upgrade waiting halls at 16 major stations by installing air-conditioners, internet kiosks, televisions and other facilities, said an official of the Ministry of Railways. “In addition, air-conditioned waiting rooms for ladies and gents have been constructed at the Lahore Railway Station,” he added. “No sub-standard food or other items are being sold,” the official said, responding to a question. “Pakistan Railways has introduced a new catering policy whereby the sale of sub-standard food and other items has been completely eliminated.”

He said a system of checking has also been put in place to ensure quality and prices of eatables being sold at the railway stations. The selected 16 stations to be upgraded include Karachi City, Karachi Cantonment, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal, Okara, Raiwind, Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Hassanabdal, Nankana Sahib, Narowal, Peshawar and Quetta. “The scope of up-gradation will cover all allied amenities for the convenience of passengers,” added the official.

Construction Update: Bab-e-Peshawar Fly-over

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