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Faisalabad to Get an International Airport and Expo Center
Prime Minister, Imran Khan, issued orders on Wednesday for quick resolution of the problems faced by Faisalabad’s textile industry.
During a meeting with a delegation of business representatives and exporters associated with the textile industry, PM directed Minister for Industries and Production, Hammad Azhar, to consult with all stakeholders regarding the setting up of an Expo Center in the city.
He also directed the Ministry of Communications to prepare for setting up a motorway interchange at Chak Jhumra.
The PM also instructed the Ministry of Aviation to strategize for building Faisalabad International Airport. In return, the business community vowed to increase textile exports to $21 billion by next year.
The Prime Minister commended the industrialists and said, “You are Pakistan’s industrial hub. If you progress, Pakistan will progress.”
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LDA prepares proposals for construction of Mall Road tunnel
LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has started preparing megaproject proposals to maintain the flow of traffic on Mall Road, which is the busiest road in the provincial capital, Pakistan Today learnt on Wednesday.
Reportedly, due to the large markets on this road – such as Hall Road Market, Neela Gumbad Bicycle Market, Anarkali Bazaar, Baden Road Market and many important government offices and courts – this road becomes so busy on workdays. Thus, it becomes a major challenge for the traffic police and other government departments.
The LDA was tasked by Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar to work on proposals to improve traffic flow on the Mall Road. In this regard, the LDA started to work on two proposals for Mall Road.
The first proposal was to make a two-way underpass at all the ‘chowks’ on the road to improve the flow of traffic. The second proposal would suggest to the government to build an underground tunnel, for which the two ends would be located near the Fortress Stadium Bridge and Neela Gumbad Chowk, and would include exit points near the various chowks. The depth of the tunnel would be 40 to 50 feet.
A joint study has also been started by LDA and the National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK) for further planning.
In the next few days, Lahore Commissioner Zulfiqar Ahmad Ghuman will be briefed on the proposal based on NESPAK’s study and later the CM will also be briefed on it.
Speaking to Pakistan Today, LDA Spokesperson Sohail Janjua confirmed that only the paperwork on the tunnel construction project had been started by the engineering department.
“Our department develops new proposals and designs to make the city better but is currently working on project proposals. So far, this proposal has not been discussed with NESPAK nor has the LDA DG and Lahore commissioner been briefed,” he said.
Furthermore, the LDA has also started work on other tasks assigned by the CM, including the design of Shahkam Chowk Flyover and the design of Sheeranwala Gate Flyover. Similarly, planning has also been started for the construction of new parking plazas in the city and allocation of finances is also being considered in this regard.
While these proposals are being prepared by the LDA, it is pertinent to mention that ongoing projects have been delayed.
The Firdous Market underpass is in the process of being completed after a six-month delay and the CM is expected to inaugurate it on November 20, for which preparations are being made.
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Prime Minister, Imran Khan, issued orders on Wednesday for quick resolution of the problems faced by Faisalabad’s textile industry.
During a meeting with a delegation of business representatives and exporters associated with the textile industry, PM directed Minister for Industries and Production, Hammad Azhar, to consult with all stakeholders regarding the setting up of an Expo Center in the city.
He also directed the Ministry of Communications to prepare for setting up a motorway interchange at Chak Jhumra.
The PM also instructed the Ministry of Aviation to strategize for building Faisalabad International Airport. In return, the business community vowed to increase textile exports to $21 billion by next year.
The Prime Minister commended the industrialists and said, “You are Pakistan’s industrial hub. If you progress, Pakistan will progress.”
Faisalabad to Get an International Airport and Expo Center
Prime Minister, Imran Khan, issued orders on Wednesday for quick resolution of the problems faced by Faisalabad’s textile industry. During
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LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has started preparing megaproject proposals to maintain the flow of traffic on Mall Road, which is the busiest road in the provincial capital, Pakistan Today learnt on Wednesday.
Reportedly, due to the large markets on this road – such as Hall Road Market, Neela Gumbad Bicycle Market, Anarkali Bazaar, Baden Road Market and many important government offices and courts – this road becomes so busy on workdays. Thus, it becomes a major challenge for the traffic police and other government departments.
The LDA was tasked by Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar to work on proposals to improve traffic flow on the Mall Road. In this regard, the LDA started to work on two proposals for Mall Road.
The first proposal was to make a two-way underpass at all the ‘chowks’ on the road to improve the flow of traffic. The second proposal would suggest to the government to build an underground tunnel, for which the two ends would be located near the Fortress Stadium Bridge and Neela Gumbad Chowk, and would include exit points near the various chowks. The depth of the tunnel would be 40 to 50 feet.
A joint study has also been started by LDA and the National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK) for further planning.
In the next few days, Lahore Commissioner Zulfiqar Ahmad Ghuman will be briefed on the proposal based on NESPAK’s study and later the CM will also be briefed on it.
Speaking to Pakistan Today, LDA Spokesperson Sohail Janjua confirmed that only the paperwork on the tunnel construction project had been started by the engineering department.
“Our department develops new proposals and designs to make the city better but is currently working on project proposals. So far, this proposal has not been discussed with NESPAK nor has the LDA DG and Lahore commissioner been briefed,” he said.
Furthermore, the LDA has also started work on other tasks assigned by the CM, including the design of Shahkam Chowk Flyover and the design of Sheeranwala Gate Flyover. Similarly, planning has also been started for the construction of new parking plazas in the city and allocation of finances is also being considered in this regard.
While these proposals are being prepared by the LDA, it is pertinent to mention that ongoing projects have been delayed.
The Firdous Market underpass is in the process of being completed after a six-month delay and the CM is expected to inaugurate it on November 20, for which preparations are being made.
LDA prepares proposals for construction of Mall Road tunnel
LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has started preparing megaproject proposals to maintain the flow of traffic on Mall Road, which is the busiest road in the provincial capital, Pakistan T
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Provincial Minister for Industries and Trade Mian Aslam Iqbal, while chairing a departmental meeting, said that a special economic zone (SEZ) and an expo centre will be established in Gujranwala.
“Industrial estates will be set up at appropriate places along Lahore-Sialkot Motorway and Lahore-Multan Motorway. I will visit Gujranwala next week to announce a package for industries,” he stated.
“Industrial estates will be set up at appropriate places along Lahore-Sialkot Motorway and Lahore-Multan Motorway. I will visit Gujranwala next week to announce a package for industries,” he stated.
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CM Buzdar okays three new parks to combat air pollution in Punjab
Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has approved the establishment of three national parks in Punjab.
In a tweet on Friday, Special Assistant to the CM on Information Firdous Ashiq Awan said one of the three proposed parks will be established over an area of 13,700 acres in #KallarKahar salt range, while the two others include 8,740-acre Kehri Morat National Park and 38,874-acre Pibi Rasool National Park.
These parks will not only help reduce environmental pollution, protect rare species of flora and fauna and promote tourism in Punjab, but will also provide people with recreational spots, she added
Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has approved the establishment of three national parks in Punjab.
In a tweet on Friday, Special Assistant to the CM on Information Firdous Ashiq Awan said one of the three proposed parks will be established over an area of 13,700 acres in #KallarKahar salt range, while the two others include 8,740-acre Kehri Morat National Park and 38,874-acre Pibi Rasool National Park.
These parks will not only help reduce environmental pollution, protect rare species of flora and fauna and promote tourism in Punjab, but will also provide people with recreational spots, she added
CM okays Lahore uplift plan, comprising hospital, water tanks and underpasses
The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 07 Dec 2020
Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on Sunday approved a special development package for Lahore that includes construction of a hospital, two overhead bridges, an underpass and 10 underground water tanks to store rainwater. — APP/File
LAHORE: Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on Sunday approved a special development package for Lahore that includes construction of a hospital, two overhead bridges, an underpass and 10 underground water tanks to store rainwater.
With the chief minister in the chair, the Lahore Development Authority’s governing body meeting decided to start the mega projects for providing relief to the Lahorites.
Hospital
According to the plan, a state of the art 1,000-bed hospital would be established on the LDA land on Ferozepur Road near Arfa Karim Information Technology Park at a cost of Rs7 billion.
The proposed hospital will have a capacity of 400 beds in the general ward, 400 beds in cardiology and 200 beds in blood diseases wards.
The chief minister has approved a health department summary for setting up the hospital.
Bridges
The LDA governing body also approved the construction of a two kilometers long overhead bridge from Naulakha Police Station to Sheranwala Gate at a cost of Rs4.5 billion. The project aimed at improving the traffic flow would offer immense relief to the walled city residents.
Similarly, a project of installing overhead bridge at Shahkam Chowk would cost Rs1.5 billion.
Underpasses
Of the three underpasses, one will be constructed from Band Road Chowk towards Samanabad, second on Ferozepur Road near Gulab Devi Hospital and another one along with a flyover bridge at the Karim Block Market Chowk.
Underwater tanks for rain water storage
The LDA would also construct underground water tanks for instantly draining out the rainwater and storing it for later use at a cost of around Rs1 billion. “Neither I will have to go on the roads during rain for the inspection, nor will people have to face difficulties”, the chief minister said explaining the benefits of the project.
Apartments
In the first phase, the LDA governing body approved construction of 4,000 apartments in the LDA City for the low-income segment of society at an estimated cost of Rs40 billion.
Since the government plans to build more than 35,000 apartments on 8,000 kanals of land, the chief minister directed that the LDA should send a summary to the CM’s Office within seven days and added that the PC-1 of the project be prepared and approved by December 31.
Bus terminal
A modern bus terminal will also be constructed at Thokar Niaz Baig.
LDA DG Ahmed Aziz Tarar briefed the meeting about the projects.
The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 07 Dec 2020
Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on Sunday approved a special development package for Lahore that includes construction of a hospital, two overhead bridges, an underpass and 10 underground water tanks to store rainwater. — APP/File
LAHORE: Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on Sunday approved a special development package for Lahore that includes construction of a hospital, two overhead bridges, an underpass and 10 underground water tanks to store rainwater.
With the chief minister in the chair, the Lahore Development Authority’s governing body meeting decided to start the mega projects for providing relief to the Lahorites.
Hospital
According to the plan, a state of the art 1,000-bed hospital would be established on the LDA land on Ferozepur Road near Arfa Karim Information Technology Park at a cost of Rs7 billion.
The proposed hospital will have a capacity of 400 beds in the general ward, 400 beds in cardiology and 200 beds in blood diseases wards.
The chief minister has approved a health department summary for setting up the hospital.
Bridges
The LDA governing body also approved the construction of a two kilometers long overhead bridge from Naulakha Police Station to Sheranwala Gate at a cost of Rs4.5 billion. The project aimed at improving the traffic flow would offer immense relief to the walled city residents.
Similarly, a project of installing overhead bridge at Shahkam Chowk would cost Rs1.5 billion.
Underpasses
Of the three underpasses, one will be constructed from Band Road Chowk towards Samanabad, second on Ferozepur Road near Gulab Devi Hospital and another one along with a flyover bridge at the Karim Block Market Chowk.
Underwater tanks for rain water storage
The LDA would also construct underground water tanks for instantly draining out the rainwater and storing it for later use at a cost of around Rs1 billion. “Neither I will have to go on the roads during rain for the inspection, nor will people have to face difficulties”, the chief minister said explaining the benefits of the project.
Apartments
In the first phase, the LDA governing body approved construction of 4,000 apartments in the LDA City for the low-income segment of society at an estimated cost of Rs40 billion.
Since the government plans to build more than 35,000 apartments on 8,000 kanals of land, the chief minister directed that the LDA should send a summary to the CM’s Office within seven days and added that the PC-1 of the project be prepared and approved by December 31.
Bus terminal
A modern bus terminal will also be constructed at Thokar Niaz Baig.
LDA DG Ahmed Aziz Tarar briefed the meeting about the projects.
CM okays Lahore uplift plan, comprising hospital, water tanks and underpasses
LDA governing body approves construction of 4,000 apartments in the LDA City for low-income segment of society.
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IDAP (Infrastructure Development Authority of Punjab) constructed Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Center (PKLI&RC). Work on the hospital is in full swing with Package A and B to be fully completed by December 2020.
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Punjab cabinet approves NOCs for five new Cement Plants
The Punjab cabinet approved issuing no-objection certificates (NOCs) for the establishment of five new cement plants in the province.
This was announced by Chief Minister Usman Buzdar in a post on his official Twitter handle.
He said there were only twelve cement plants in the province till recently but the Cabinet, with persistent efforts of his team, approved NOCs for five more plants.
“These new plants will bring a collective investment of Rs150 billion to Rs200 billion to the province in addition to creating employment opportunities for hundreds of thousands of people,” the CM said
The Punjab cabinet approved issuing no-objection certificates (NOCs) for the establishment of five new cement plants in the province.
This was announced by Chief Minister Usman Buzdar in a post on his official Twitter handle.
He said there were only twelve cement plants in the province till recently but the Cabinet, with persistent efforts of his team, approved NOCs for five more plants.
“These new plants will bring a collective investment of Rs150 billion to Rs200 billion to the province in addition to creating employment opportunities for hundreds of thousands of people,” the CM said
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Chinese govt, companies, ANGCC Consortium keen to invest $8bn in Ravi City project, PM told
Besides, he was informed, that ANGCC - a Global Investment Consortium, had also offered to invest $ 5 billion in the project on partnership basis.
Prime Minister Imran Khan was told that the Chinese government and companies were keen to invest $ 3 billion in the #Ravi City project in #Lahore and that the investment did not include any kind of loan.
Besides, he was informed, that ANGCC - a Global Investment Consortium, had also offered to invest $ 5 billion in the project on partnership basis.
The prime minister, who was presiding over a meeting of the working group of #RaviRiverfront Urban Development Authority (RUDA) and Pakistan Islands Development Authority (PIDA), was told that in order to further speed up the progress on the Ravi City project, a board had been constituted and work on the project would start in January
Besides, he was informed, that ANGCC - a Global Investment Consortium, had also offered to invest $ 5 billion in the project on partnership basis.
Prime Minister Imran Khan was told that the Chinese government and companies were keen to invest $ 3 billion in the #Ravi City project in #Lahore and that the investment did not include any kind of loan.
Besides, he was informed, that ANGCC - a Global Investment Consortium, had also offered to invest $ 5 billion in the project on partnership basis.
The prime minister, who was presiding over a meeting of the working group of #RaviRiverfront Urban Development Authority (RUDA) and Pakistan Islands Development Authority (PIDA), was told that in order to further speed up the progress on the Ravi City project, a board had been constituted and work on the project would start in January
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Today Punjab Govt had launched initiative to Develop Infrastructure for Heritage Sites under the project of Punjab Tourism for economic growth Project PTEGP Official.
This project aims to develop tourism sites and promote our tourism industry in order to promote PM Imran Khan vision of tourism.
#RoadsToPunjabTourism
This project aims to develop tourism sites and promote our tourism industry in order to promote PM Imran Khan vision of tourism.
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FWO has mobilized construction team for the execution of Dadocha Dam today.
The project will be completed in two and half years Inshah Allah and would supply 35 Million Gallons of water per day to the residents of Rawalpindi and adjoining areas. This would reduce our reliance on tube wells and improve surface level storages.
Dam will also contribute positively towards ecology of the area, increasing green cover and development of an excellent tourism spot for the twin cities. Representatives of Punjab Irrigation Department, Revenue and Civil Administration were also present on the work site.
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The project will be completed in two and half years Inshah Allah and would supply 35 Million Gallons of water per day to the residents of Rawalpindi and adjoining areas. This would reduce our reliance on tube wells and improve surface level storages.
Dam will also contribute positively towards ecology of the area, increasing green cover and development of an excellent tourism spot for the twin cities. Representatives of Punjab Irrigation Department, Revenue and Civil Administration were also present on the work site.
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Prime minister Imran Khan performed groundbreaking of four mega development projects worth Rs 15 billion yesterday at Chakwal.
The prime minister broke ground for.........................
- Rs 1.45 billion project of University of Chakwal
- Rs 7.7 billion 500-bedded DHQ Hospital
- Rs 480 million Center of excellence
- Rs 3.87 billion Chakwal Northern Bypass.
Other development Projects
- Rs 240 Million Saral to Dhudhial, Saral Bypass
- Rs 240 Million Latifal to Sarkal Kasar Road
- Rs 890 Million Dhulla to Mangwal Road (Inauguration soon)
The prime minister broke ground for.........................
- Rs 1.45 billion project of University of Chakwal
- Rs 7.7 billion 500-bedded DHQ Hospital
- Rs 480 million Center of excellence
- Rs 3.87 billion Chakwal Northern Bypass.
Other development Projects
- Rs 240 Million Saral to Dhudhial, Saral Bypass
- Rs 240 Million Latifal to Sarkal Kasar Road
- Rs 890 Million Dhulla to Mangwal Road (Inauguration soon)
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