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Dubai’s housing market is super busy right now because lots of people want to build houses and apartments. The prices for these building plots have gone up a lot, especially in fancy areas like Business Bay, Downtown, Marina, and Palm Jumeirah. In some of these prime spots, there are hardly any plots left for new […]

The long-awaited repairs on Kahuta Road, the vital and scenic link between Rawalpindi and Azad Kashmir, are finally set to begin on February 1st, 2024. This announcement brings welcome relief to locals who have suffered the road’s deteriorating condition for years. Rawalpindi Division Commissioner Laiqat Ali Chatha highlighted the road’s significance, calling it a crucial

Cement prices in Pakistan have recently declined, which is good news for the construction industry. The price of a bag of cement has fallen by an average of 0.57% in the north of the country, and by 1.77% in the south. This is likely due to the appreciation of the Pakistani rupee, which has made

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has devised a simplified scheme for taxing the estimated incomes of traders, retailers, and specified individuals as part of efforts to reduce the size of the informal economy. The FBR projects that the new scheme could generate income tax revenue ranging from Rs400 billion to Rs500 billion.

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is gearing up to implement several ambitious projects aimed at making Islamabad a more sustainable and environment-friendly city. Spokesperson Nauman Khalid recently announced these initiatives, emphasizing their potential to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality, and enhance the overall quality of life for residents. One of the key projects is

The Rawalpindi Ring Road project in Pakistan is making significant progress, with 18% of the physical construction work already completed, according to Rawalpindi Division Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chatta. Chatta, who recently visited the project site, expressed satisfaction with the pace of development and confirmed that the project is on track to be fully completed by

The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), has initiated the construction of the CBD Punjab Boulevard Walton Road Railway Crossing Flyover. The project recently underwent a comprehensive inspection by Barrister Syed Azfar Ali Nasir, the Provincial Minister of Housing and Urban Development in Punjab. During

On Thursday, Azizi Developments signaled the start of a monumental project by initiating the construction of what is projected to become the 2nd tallest skyscraper in the world, situated on the iconic Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Boasting a staggering investment of $1.5 billion (AED3.67 billion), this architectural marvel is slated for completion in 2028,

Pakistan and Dubai have solidified their collaboration through the signing of strategic inter-governmental framework agreements valued at over $3 billion, heralding a new era in infrastructure development, particularly in railway and economic zone advancement. The deals were inked during the World Economic Forum in Davos, as Pakistan’s Minister of Communication, Railways, and Maritime Affairs, Shahid

The Senate Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs, chaired by Senator Rubina Khalid, recently held discussions on enhancing the rail network for Gwadar Port. This project has progressed to its second phase, after completing the first. It aims to connect Gwadar Port with the Main Line-1 (ML-1) and Quetta, significantly bolstering rail connectivity in the region.