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Muhammad Sami Saeed, the Caretaker Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, announced the successful completion of 36 China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, totaling $24 billion. Speaking at the Senate, Saeed disclosed that an additional 22 CPEC projects, with an investment of $5 billion, are currently in progress. These developments are part of the efforts […]

ISLAMABAD: In a decisive move to enhance the valuation process of immovable properties, the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has mandated the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to recruit skilled and seasoned valuers. This directive aims to boost transparency and the accuracy of property assessments, particularly spotlighting the Gwadar region’s immovable assets. The FTO’s latest decree

In Raiwind, Lahore, the Punjab government marks a significant achievement with the completion of a commendable low-cost housing project, delivering 245 houses aimed at benefiting lower-grade government employees. The residency initiative comes to life following the instructions of Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who pronounced that these houses will be allocated on January 15.

After an extended period of over 11 years, allottees in LDA City are poised to finally take possession of their plots. This significant update emerged from a meeting led by Lahore Commissioner and LDA DG Muhammad Ali Randhawa. The meeting underscored the readiness to hand over plot possessions within the Jinnah Sector C Block of

Peshawar: In an effort to enhance trade relations with Afghanistan, attention is turning to the Sara Kanda Lajmeri Road. To this end, Inspector General Frontier Corps South, Haroon Hameed, and Deputy Commissioner South Waziristan, Naseer Khan, have prioritized the road’s development, dispatching a special survey team. This team includes Communication and Works department engineers, Frontier

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) in Islamabad is poised to enhance the city’s leisure landscape with the introduction of a new recreational amenity inspired by the Nizami Food Street of Baku. Situated along the scenic Lake View Park and the Rawal Dam waterfront, this development aims to enrich the social and culinary experiences for Islamabad’s

RAWALPINDI: After prolonged delays, the Daducha Dam is making headway once again, with an expedited completion timeline that aims to wrap up the project in under two years. During his recent inspection visit, Dr. Jamal Nasir, the provincial Minister for Primary and Secondary Healthcare and Population Welfare, expressed renewed hope for the dam’s progress. The

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is gearing up for an imperative commercial plot auction in Islamabad to propel its financial stability. Scheduled for January 10-12 at the esteemed Ghandra Hall, F9 Park, this significant event will feature 35 sought-after commercial plots within the city’s prime locations. The auction is meticulously structured over three days, offering

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has recorded a remarkable achievement, surpassing the Rs 1 trillion mark in gross revenue within a single month for the first time in its history during December 2023. Tax collectors announced a staggering Rs 1,021 billion in revenue, and despite issuing Rs 38 billion in refunds, they netted an

Islamabad: The construction of the Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway (M-6), a significant project with an estimated cost of Rs307 billion, has encountered a setback as the National Highway Authority (NHA) terminated the concession agreement with M/s Techno-CMC (TECMC) Private Limited. The decision was made after TECMC failed to secure financial closure within the extended deadline, thereby inviting