Mangla power station to have more generation capacity
Implementation of Mangla Refurbishment Project with an approved PC-I cost of Rs 52.224 billion would enhance generation capacity of the existing Mangla Hydel Power Station from 1000 megawatt (MW) to 1310MW, thus registering an increase of 310MW. This was said by Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority Chairman Lt Gen Muzammil Hussain (Retd) while visiting […]
M-1 to have modern 16-lane toll plaza
A 16-lane toll plaza at Islamabad Interchange of Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway (M-1) is being planned by National Highway Authority (NHA) to build. “The new toll plaza will be constructed about 300 meters distance from Fathejang Interchange.” According to an official of the NHA. He said, “Presently a temporary toll plaza has been set-up after segregation of […]
Lowari Tunnel project nearing completion
85 per cent development work of Lowari Tunnel has been completed and it would be opened for traffic after its completion in June 2017. This was informed by The National Assembly Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Reforms.The committee meeting was presided over by Abdul Majeed Khan Khanan Khail at Parliament House. The Committee discussed […]
CPEC: 3 important projects of Sindh added
The Karachi Circular Railways, Keti Bandar and Special Economic Zone (SEZ), in principle, have approved by the Chinese authorities to become part of the CPEC. The decision was taken in the 6th CPEC related Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting, said a statement issued from Sindh Chief Minister’s House. The Chinese delegation was led by Vice […]
KPK: 3 mega projects under CPEC approved by JCC
Three mega development projects for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) were approved by The Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting held in Beijing. The projects approved for KP included 1700MW electricity project, circular railway track between Peshawar-Charsadda-Nowshera-Mardan and Swabi and establishment of a state of the art Economic Zone along the […]
Islamabad Metro Bus Project
NHA approves hiring of consultants National Highway Authority has given formal approval for hiring of consultants for design of necessary infrastructure for Islamabad Metro Bus Project. The Islamabad Metro Bus Project envisaged extending the existing route from Peshawar Mor to New Islamabad International Airport (NIIP) with an estimated cost of Rs18 billion, said the NHA […]
IEP will hold seminar on CPEC in with LCCI
The Institute of Engineers-Pakistan (IEP) and the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) will hold a day-long seminar in March 2017 at Lahore on the CPEC (China-Pak Economic Corridor) project related issues. According to sources, the seminar is primarily aimed at highlighting the Pakistani business community’s apprehensions and other various issues relating to this […]
Hyatt Hotels expanding business in Pakistan
Hyatt, a well-known hotel chain from UAE has decided to expand its business in Pakistan. Speaking at an event, which was jointly organized by Hyatt and AEG Travel Services at a local hotel, Asif Raza, Executive Assistant Manager Sales and Marketing said that all legal formalities have been finalized to enter into Pakistan’s hotel industry. […]
GREE to build Air-conditioning & Ventilation systems for Orange Train Project in Lahore
GREE is a leading enterprise in Air-conditioning technologies and other innovative appliances, which has recently won the contract to install and manage air-conditioning and ventilation equipment for the Orange Train project, being built in Lahore to provide a world-class mass-transit system for the city. Gree has been appointed to provide the air conditioning and ventilation […]
50MMscfd GPF-II at Gambat formally inaugurated
During a well-attended event hosted by Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Shahid Khaqan Abbasi formally inaugurated the recently commissioned 50 MMscfd Gas Processing Facility II (GPF-II) at Gambat South Block. The event was attended by gathering comprising provincial and local government officials, area notables and media representatives. Working on […]
Fourth N-plant formally inaugurated
As reported earlier in EP, Pakistan’s fourth nuclear power plant started generation in end December 2016. It is a joint collaboration with China that adds 340 megawatts to the national grid as part of the government’s efforts to end a growth-sapping energy deficit. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif inaugurated through a ceremony attended by Chinese and […]
JCC endorsed construction of Eastbay Expressway
In 6th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting held between Pakistan and China in Beijing, China has agreed to finance Eastbay Expressway, connecting Gwadar Port and its free zone directly to highway, with Rs15 billion interest-free loan under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The proposed project was endorsed in the 6th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting, […]