Infrastructure Development in Pakistan

[Musalman]

An advise from a Sheikh on Yogurt bars who sells on the basis of weight Never take the garnishes buy them separately from some other stores That will save u alot of money

 

[Edevelop]

Lahore technology park, inauguration by arfa's dad

Whats going on at the top. Will there be a helicopter pad or what?

 

[RiazHaq]

Here's a Nation story on awards for Bahria Town developments in Pakistan:

Bahria Town has won five highly prestigious awards under various categories in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at the award ceremony for “Asia Pacific International Property Awards 2012-13”, the world’s most prestigious competition recognised as the highest standard of excellence throughout the global industry. Bahria Town was the only property developer from Pakistan to win the prestigious property awards. Out of the five accolades two received were in the “Five Star” category whilst the other three were ranked as “Highly Commended”, another great achievement and proud moment Bahria Town earns for Pakistan. The awards are a sure proof that Bahria Town standards are at par with the global standards, says a press release. Speaking on the achievement, Malik Riaz Hussain, Chairman Bahria Town, said “This is an extremely proud moment for not only Bahria Town but the entire nation. We are honored to be a part of a historical moment in real estate sector of Pakistan. The accolades are a testament of the exceptional standards maintained in all our developments. We will Inshallah continue to deliver world class projects exceeding everyone’s expectations.”

Bahria Golf City Islamabad triumphed with two Five Star honors. It won the “Best Five Star Golf Development” award for the master planning and provision of complete international standard facilities and amenities along with the 18-hole USGA standard golf course. While the Sheraton Golf & Country Club in Bahria Golf City won for “Best Five Star Leisure Architecture”. Bahria Golf City Islamabad is a branded golf resort community with Sheraton Hotel, villas, apartments and plots to be launched soon.

Bahria Town’s first project in Karachi, Bahria Town Icon, also to be Pakistan’s tallest high-rise building was ranked ”Highly Commended High-rise Architecture”. Green Valley, Pakistan’s first Premium Supermarket, also a project of Bahria Town with its flagship store at the Mall of Lahore, won a “Highly Commended Retail Interior” award for its outstanding retail environment.

Bahria Town puts Pakistan on Global Real Estate map | The Nation

 

[Omar1984]

Centaurus Islamabad:

 

[Omar1984]

KARACHI, Orbit Center:

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[Omar1984]

Bella Vita: 8th Zamzama Lane- Phase6. DHA, Karachi, Pakistan

A Treat from the Renaissence ; Bella Vita

Life can be certainly beautiful with Bella Vita

Deserts do make life good and sweet, and that is exactly is my feeling as soon as I entered the Bella Vita. Totally thrilled to see all that is offered at this classical, cool and trendy Italian style gelataria and dessert bar. Its formal launch is suppose to be on 19th May, but well it became a talk of the town much before that and people are sharing their experiences and images of their orders with complete delight.

Serving a variety of gelatos, shakes, sorbets, coffee and a range of unique Italian deserts makes this place strictly for the ones with a sweet tooth. Offering Wi-Fi and providing a relaxed atmosphere in a highly elegant lounge-like setting. The comfortable, high backed, cushioned chairs embossed with Bella Vita logo, wooden finished table, wood panelling on walls with country music at the background makes it an ideal spot for unwinding while enjoying a sweet life. Great choice for after parties, or when we just want to try out a very delicately prepared and presented satisfying dessert.

Bella Vita can also be a great socializing place when you don’t want to eat a lot or just hang out with friends and engage in a cool conversation over a cup of latte or
mocktail.

Omer and Hassan, two young business graduates after the success of Del Frio, came up with this new venture which is beyond any normal, bare-bones ice creamery.

Originated in 16th Century in Sicily, gelato meaning ‘frozen’ in Italian language, is the Italian answer to icecream. They are churned slower then icecreams giving it a denser texture and intense flavour as less air gets whipped into it. Gelato freezes less solidly than ice cream and served about 10 to 15 degrees warmer than ice cream so it melts in your mouth faster. Bella Vita brought Italian chefs and got four of their Chefs trained so they are all experts in churning some prime quality gelato and creating Italian deserts.

 

[Omar1984]

The gelatos contain 4-8% butter fat and does not use cream base, making it comparatively leaner. They have imported and installed all modern high end machinery, claimed the owners. Bella Vita's core ingredients, milk and sugar are however, Pakistani. The rest are imported which include the flavors, toppings and even the fruits. The strawberry and other berries that were used in different desserts we ate were very big and sweet. Nevertheless, Pakistan is blessed with a lot of other very good quality fruits, the chefs must try to use some of these seasonal fruits like peaches, mangoes, bananas and oranges.

As I tasted different flavors of the gelato from different the ones on display, the Pistachio, Strawberry, Chocolate. These flavors had that intense typical gelato flavor but others like Cappuccino and Biscottino tasted like regular ice creams. Besides these they offer Vanilla,Tiramisu, Straciatella, Lemon Sorbet, Orange Chocolate, Ferraro Rocher, Wild Berry Yogurt, After Eight, Hazelnut, Caramel, Cappucinno, Chocolate, and Strawberry Cheesecake.

Gelato in general has more sugar content but the good news is that Bella Vita offers two sugar free flavours Vanilla and Chocolate. Authentic gelato are prepared in the premises and due to less fat percentage can only be stored for few days. Not sure how much is the sale of Bela Vita, hope we get fresh supply everytime we order.

The menu contains an extensive treat of desserts created using a combination of some of these gelati, topped with fresh creams, sauces, fresh fruits, nuts, cookies or freshly baked wafers. I tried their Coppa Solo, a celestial experience in that cup, containing one scoop of pistachio gelato which was the highlight of the evening and a must try for anyone going there, this was topped with pistachio nuts, butterscotch sauce, served with cigar biscuits and whipped cream. The Strawberry Tart, Chocolate Lava and Bread Pudding were all baked fresh, plated extraordinary beautifully and tasted divine.

Keeping in mind the high end ambience, service and the size of their desert, the prices are very affordable. Most of gelato single servings are from Rs.140-180/=

The Bella Vita Gelati specials are huge cups or big glasses of multiple scoops of gelatos and toppings , from Rs.220/=-375/=

Overall a very fine addition in eating out, and worth giving a try one of the evenings real soon.
Life definitely can be beautiful with Bella Vita.

Blog write up: Farah S. Kamal
Photography: Farah Kamal and Shahrukh Mughal
Bella Vita: 8th Zamzama Lane- Phase,6. DHA, Karachi, Pakistan


Gourmalicious-Food Writing and Photographs: A Treat from the Renaissence ; Bella Vita

 

[Edevelop]

Can someone confirm which plan is correct for 'One Constitution Avenue' in Islamabad?
Pic 1 (with 1 structure) or Pic 2 (with 2 structures) ??

 

[Omar1984]

Atrium Mall, Karachi:

Pizza & Pasta Co. - Atrium Mall, Karachi

 

[SHAMK9]

Can someone confirm which plan is correct for 'One Constitution Avenue' in Islamabad?
Pic 1 (with 1 structure) or Pic 2 (with 2 structures) ??

both are the same project, the huge structure in the picture 2 at the left is now cancelled, it was supposed to be a hotel

 

[Omar1984]

Can someone confirm which plan is correct for 'One Constitution Avenue' in Islamabad?
Pic 1 (with 1 structure) or Pic 2 (with 2 structures) ??

Pic 1 is the correct render:

 

[Edevelop]

both are the same project, the huge structure in the picture 2 at the left is now cancelled, it was supposed to be a hotel

 

[SHAMK9]

they might end up building the huge hotel tower too because they already have the land ready for it

 

[Edevelop]

State Life Tower, Islamabad:

I must say this is one ugly piece of architecture....

 

[Edevelop]

Labour Colony Defence Road, Lahore: