Pakistan's Infrastructure & Development- Updates & Discussions.

[Omar1984]

24 bridges, 1 tunnel constructed in five years: NA told ​

ISLAMABAD, April 11 (APP): Minister for Communication Dr. Arbab Alamgir Khan said on Monday said that 24 bridges and one tunnel had been constructed by the National Highways Authority (NHA) during last five years.The minister informed the National Assembly in a written reply that an expenditure of Rs. 5808 million was incurred on these projects from June 2005 to November 2010.The bridges included Jalala Bridge and Tor Bridge on N-45, seven bridges on N-50, Shershah Bridge across river Chenab near Muzaffargarh and nine other bridges on N-70, Baba Farid Bridge across river Sutlej at Dhakpattan, bridge across river Indus at Larkana on N-55, Thakot bridge across river Indus on N-35,Chund Bridge across river Chenab and Phor Nai Nullah on N-10. One Lakpass Tunanel (Born) was also constructed on N-25, he said.

To another question, he said that NHA Chairman Altaf Ahmad Ch. retired from regular service on superannuation on November 30, 2010 but was re-appointed on the same post on contract on December 1, 2010.

 

[CLIPPER4LIFE]

Govt completed 5814 development schemes in last three yearsAPP Yesterday
Pakistan Housing Authority (PHA) has also completed a number of housing projects in Islamabad in G-10, G-11 besides in G-7 and G-8 sectors and its allottees are residing in their own houses in a beautiful and healthy environment. - File Photo.


ISLAMABAD: The government has completed 5814 development schemes costing Rs.20,419 million across the country during the last three years under Peoples Works Programme (PWP) while the work on 536 schemes is in progress.

The work of development schemes was assigned to Pakistan Public Works Department (PWD), an organ of Ministry of Housing and Works.

According to details, PWD has been carrying out 106 more development schemes under Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) during the current financial year with an allocation of Rs.1527 million.

Pakistan Housing Authority (PHA) has also completed a number of housing projects in Islamabad in G-10, G-11 besides in G-7 and G-8 sectors and its allottees are residing in their own houses in a beautiful and healthy environment.

PHA has also acquired 15 acres land from CDA in 1-12 sector for the construction of flats for government officers of BS-17 to 19 which exists at an ideal location in the midst of the twin cities besides launching of housing project for BS-20 to 22 government officers in Kurri Road near Chak Shahzad.

PHA has also launched similar housing schemes for the government employees and general public in Karachi and Lahore and started work in housing scheme under PM Housing Programme in a remote area of Turbat, Balochistan to provide shelter to the people of this backward area.

In his first address to the Parliament, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani while elaborating priorities of his government revealed that one million housing units would be constructed for the needy, poor, government employees and general public on affordable cost.

Under the directive, Pakistan Housing Authority and Federal Government Employees Housing Foundation have embossed on this gigantic program to realize the dream into reality.

 

[Omar1984]

Freight trains operation​

IPDF invites EoI from private sector

* Private parties to be allowed to operate trains on PR infrastructure

By Ijaz Kakakhel

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly (NA) on Wednesday was informed that in collaboration with Pakistan Railways (PR), Infrastructure Project Development Facility (IPDF) has invited Expression of Interest (EoI) from corporate houses, consortiums, and other interested private parties for freight trains operation on PR infrastructure under Open Track Policy.

The IPDF is a company established under the aegis of the Ministry of Finance to facilitate the development of infrastructure projects under public private partnership methodology. An EOI has been materialised to invite offering from private sector, the House informed in written. Under the Open Track Policy, the private operators will bring their own rolling stock locomotives and operate trains on PR infrastructure. The private parties will be able to operate trains by payment of Track Access Charge (TAC) to PR for predetermined concession period.

However, there is no proposal under consideration to allow the private parties to construct their own railway stations. For improving good governance in PR, Federal Minister for Railways Haji Ghulam Ahmad Bilour said administrative setup is being restructured. “Signaling on Lodhran —Multan Khanewal Raiwind—Shandara Bagh section is being improved,” he told.

There are multiple projects in process, which after completion would improve efficiency of the Railways. Some of these projects are rehabilitation of 400 coaches—which is under process—and a scheme for procurement of 202 modern coaches from china—this scheme also is under process. The project of doubling of track from Lodhran to Raiwind is under process and the main line track from Landhi to Rohri is being rehabilitated. The minister said 41 railway stations have been computerised for ticketing online reservation. A new reservation office has started functioning at Karachi Cantt Railway Station—the previous reservation office at Karachi was congested causing inconvenience to the traveling public. Similarly, at Lahore, new reservation office has stared functioning for convenience of public.

“To discourage the tendency of black marketing, frequent announcements are being made at stations—whereas we request passengers to purchase tickets from ticket window only,” he maintained. He told surprise raids “are being conducted frequently to curb black marketing of tickets.”

To another question, Federal Minister for Railways informed the House in written that train service for Afghan Transit Trade has been plying since 1965. A total of 264 trains loaded with Afghan Transit Cargo were plied during year 2009-10. About 16589 wagons were loaded with Afghan Transit Cargo during year 2009-10 which generated revenue of Rs 786 million. About last integrated study for PR improvement, the minister said it was carried out in December 1999 when a number of steps were taken for restructuring and rightsizing of PR. Salient recommendations of the study are: Purchase of new locomotives and passenger coaches. Manufacturing of locomotives on Transfer of Technology (TOT) basis at Locomotive Factory Risalpur. Purchase / manufacturing of high capacity wagons. Track Renewal project. Manufacturing of AC Business and standard coaches. Introduction of non-stop train service between Lahore, Rawalpindi.

 

[Omar1984]

Pakistan army to build road link to Afghanistan​

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan army chief General Ashfaq Kayani launched a major road project Thursday that will be a vital trade route between the nation’s lawless tribal region and Afghanistan, the military said.

General Kayani visited the tribal North Waziristan region to inaugurate the 80-kilometre (50-mile) road project, being undertaken by the Pakistan army.

The road from the northwestern Pakistani town of Bannu to Ghulam Khan on the Afghan border will cost four billion rupees ($48 million), the military said in a statement, adding it was aimed at social development of the tribal areas.

The project would be completed in 18 months, linking remote areas of North Waziristan to other parts of the country, it said.

“The road will provide a central trade route between Pakistan and Afghanistan. This will open multiple opportunities for the people of North Waziristan,” it added.

The United States has branded the northwestern tribal area, which lies outside Pakistani government control, a global headquarters of Al-Qaeda and one of the most dangerous places on Earth.

US officials have pressured Pakistan to open a major offensive in North Waziristan, but Pakistani commanders say their troops are already overstretched.

With an estimated 147,000 forces in the northwest — more than the number of US-led foreign troops in Afghanistan — the Pakistani army has also endured heavy losses.

Addressing tribal elders, General Kayani said he appreciated their “support and acknowledged their sacrifices in the war against terrorism.”

He reiterated the army’s resolve to bring peace and stability to the affected areas and to protect the lives and property of the tribals, against all internal as well as external threats.

North Waziristan, considered a notorious Afghan Taliban and Al-Qaeda bastion in Pakistan, has been the target of repeated US drone attacks.

The attacks doubled in the area last year, with more than 100 drone strikes killing over 670 people in 2010 compared with 45 strikes that killed 420 in 2009, according to an AFP tally.

 

[Omar1984]

NHA to dualise Karakoram Highway​

ISLAMABAD: National Highway Authority (NHA) has planned to dualise the Karakoram Highway. In first phase, 109 km Burhan-Havelliaan-Mansaehra Express way has been planned at a cost of Rs 25 billion—which will be funded by ADB, NHA member Sabir Hassan said while speaking to the participants of 9th Senior Management Course during their visit NHA headquarter.

Discussing the Attaabad Lake, Sabir Hassan said it has become a permanent feature and the 18 km of submerged road will have to be relocated—“and the design of the new alignment is in process of being finalised.”

NHA is working on 141 projects in the country comprising 8900 km of roads costing Rs 774 billion—while NHA is also working on 58 projects of 4259 km roads in the provinces.

He said Chinese firms are working on Karakoram Highway for its rehabilitation from Raikot Bridge to Khunjrab Pass, he added.

Recalling the previous year’s severe spell of rains and floods, he said it badly damaged the road network—but the efforts of NHA engineers and workers restored it. Heavy rains and subsequent floods caused damage of Rs 18.77 billion to NHA network. All the roads have been temporarily opened for traffic, but Rs 22.4 billion will be required for its complete rehabilitation and restoration.

Sabir Hassan told that Pakistan’s ideal strategic location possesses great significant with regard to facilitating the transit trade activity in this region—and NHA is fully aware to develop its network as per future needs. Total length of NHA network is 11900 km, which is the only 4% of entire network, but 80% of commercial traffic and passenger’s transportation is attached with it.

He further said NHA has undertaken big plans like North-South expressway/ Motorway system, development of linkages between National Trade Corridor (NTC) and Gwadar Port and up gradation of Karakoram Highway to enable Pakistan to play a central role in regional transit trade activity. He added that plan of National Trade Corridor links all the major arteries of Pakistan with the ports of Karachi and Gwadar. He informed the guests that the NTC would reduce 50% travelling time, 10% transportation expenditure and 70% of fatalities in accidents.

He said NHA is employing the latest construction technology for building and repair of roads and bridges throughout the country.

Sabir Hassan told that keeping in view the NHA’s good performance, and trust in its capabilities, 47 provincial projects of 4315 km roads and 21 bridge projects have been entrusted to NHA through federalisation.

In order to protect the roads asset 45x weigh stations are working to control overloading while 57x weight stations more are also planned. Toll Collection system is being improved and at present 84x Toll Plaza are operational. Besides grants of government of Pakistan, NHA projects are implemented with the cooperation of International Monetary bodies.

 

[Omar1984]

11 mega projects okayed to ensure smooth traffic in Peshawar​

PESHAWAR - Keeping in view the frequent blockade of roads and increasing flow of vehicles, a high level meeting, held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Amir Haider Khan Hoti on Wednesday, approved at least 11 mega projects.

The meeting was also attended by senior ministers Rahim Dad Khan and Bashir Ahmad Bilour, Sports and Tourism Minister Syed Aqil Shah, Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain, Chief Secretary Ghulam Dastgir Akhtar, Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) Director General Qazi Laeeq Ahmad and others.

Qazi Laeeq briefed the participants about the proposals aimed at ensuring smooth flow of traffic and making easy access to the transport around the city.
Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain told the journalists that the work on Gulbahar Fly Over, to be constructed with an estimated cost of Rs 670 million, would be started in the second week of this month and added that the fly over would go along one kilometer from Ring Road Bridge till Gul Bahar Chawk on main G T Road.

He further said the work on another fly over from Nishtar Hall till Bacha Khan Chawk on Charsada Road with an estimated cost of Rs two billion would be commenced from the second week of coming April.

Similarly, the construction work on an incomplete portion of Ring Road from Charsada Road till Jamrud Road would also be started during this period, he added.

He said the government could be in a better position to settle the road blockade issue inside the city with the completion of these projects He said the government was also planning to construct several other roads for easing burden on the existing roads.

 

[Karachiite]

EXIM Bank of China to finance Karachi, Faisalabad and Gwadar motorway project

BEIJING: The EXIM Bank of China Thursday expressed its readiness to finance Karachi-Faisalabad-Gwadar Motorway and will soon send a team of experts to Pakistan for a feasibility study of the proposed project.

The assurance came during a meeting between Chairman EXIM Bank Li Ruogu and Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani here.

Gilani said the financing of Karachi-Faisalabad-Gwadar Motorway project by EXIM Bank will be another shining example of the deep rooted Pak-China friendship and cooperation.

The Prime Minister appreciated the financial contribution of the EXIM Bank in major communication, energy and other projects in Pakistan like the Karakorum Highway, Chashma Nuclear Power Project and Saindak Copper and Gold mines.

EXIM Bank of China to finance Karachi, Faisalabad and Gwadar motorway project

 

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Pakistan SkyLine Building Diagram

 

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Pakistan SkyLine Building Diagram

Beautiful Presentation... Hats off!! Some verbal description wud hv made it better..

 

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Thanks for sharing this post with us.

 

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World trade centre Pakistan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRPA1TkYV5E&feature=related

 

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[Asian.Century]

thats fast but is it effective ?

Transport infrastructure: Kalma Chowk flyover to open from 25th?
By Rana Yasif
Published: July 16, 2011

Commuters will relief soon: It will be ranked as the fastest structure of the kind to have been completed in the country.

LAHORE: A section of the Kalma Chowk flyover will be completed by July 25, Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif announced on Friday. He said the remaining part too will be completed by August 14, making it the fastest structure of the kind to have been completed in the country.

Project Director Sabir Khan, however, said he was only committed to the August 14 deadline for the project when the project was scheduled to be inaugurated by the chief minister.

Pressed on the July 25 completion date mentioned by the chief minister while talking to the media, he said while the structure had been completed, ‘finishing touches’ remained to be applied. This, he said, included surfacing of the pavement, lane markings, installation of reflectors and placement of flower pots etc. “By August 14, we will have finished not only these things but also completed the other section.”

He said 50 per cent of the deck slabs were already in place on the second section.

He said neither the chief minister nor anybody from the CM Secretariat had taken him into confidence about bringing forward the deadline.

A senior Transport Department official, seeking anonymity because he was not authorised to speak on the subject, told The Express Tribune the northen section would be completed by July 25 and the southern section by August 8. He said the practice so far had been to open such projects for traffic as soon as they were complete without waiting for any ceremony.

LRMT MoU signed

Construction work on the Lahore Mass Transit Train project will begin on August 14, Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif said on Friday. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Punjab government and a Chinese company, NORINCO, in this regard on Friday. Of the 27-kilometre (km) railway track from Gajju Matta on Ferozepur Road to Shahdara, about 7 km will be underground.

Khawaja Ahmad Hasaan, the Lahore Transport Company (LTC) chairperson signed the agreement on behalf of the city government. The chief minister and MPA Mehr Ishtiaq Ahmad were also present.

The chief minister said that a feasibility report for the project had put the cost at $2.4 billion.

However, it will now be completed at a cost of $1.7 billion after the Chinese company agreed to forgo profit.

Zhang Shiping, the Norinco vice president, reiterated that the company will not profit from the project.

He also said that Chinese Ex Im bank will provide a foreign exchange loan for the project. Shiping said that the project will be completed in four years for which technology will be provided to the Punjab government.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 16th, 2011.

Transport infrastructure: Kalma Chowk flyover to open from 25th? – The Express Tribune

 

[CLIPPER4LIFE]

NHA Authority all projects update​

heres the link
http://nha.gov.pk/nhadocs/project-report-july-2011.pdf

(its too long to put on the forum, and if someone wants to be my guest)

 

[Omar1984]

‘New bridge to bring prosperity in KP’​

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Dr Arbab Alamgir Khan Khalil has said that the construction of a new bridge at Khushalgarh will bring a new era of progress and prosperity in the southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwah (KP).

This bridge not only connects KP to Punjab but it also connects the GT Road (the economic lifeline of the country) to the Indus Highway at N-55. Dr Arbab expressed these views while addressing a large public gathering on the eve of groundbreaking ceremony of the bridge performed by the Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani.

Federal minister said that this 373 meters long bridge will be two-lane which can be upgraded into four-lane in future to accommodate the traffic pressure. The said project will be completed in two packages, and this Rs 24 billion project will be completed in 24 months, whereas MOL Pakistan and OGDCL Pakistan will provide assistance to the NHA in this project. He further said that after the discovery of oil and gas reserves in Kohat district, this “bridge will be of importance in transporting crude oil to Attock Oil Refinery.” staff report