ECNEC Approved Rs.28bn infrastructure projects
The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (Ecnec) has approved infrastructure projects worth around Rs 28 billion. The meeting presided over by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar after detailed deliberations gave, in principle, approval to the Financial Inclusion and Infrastructure Project with the International Development Association (IDA) funding of $ 137 million (Rs 14.318 billion approx). The […]
Dasu hydropower project ECC Okays $350m Guarantee
Government guarantee for commercial financing of US $ 350 million from the international market under the World Bank partial guarantee for the Dasu hydropower project is approved by The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet. A meeting of the ECC presided over by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar was sought by Ministry of Water and […]
CPEC western route to be completed by 2018- NHA
Chairman National Highways Authority (NHA) Shahid Ashraf Tarar claimed that the western route of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), required for effective connectivity to Gwadar Port, would be completed by 2018. NHA chairman while briefing the Senate Standing Committee on Communication also said that Pak-China working group on CPEC will meet in June or July […]
Circular Railway’s ground-breaking in September 17
Ground-breaking ceremony of Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) would be held in September 2017, informed by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah addressing a press conference at the CM House where he briefed the media about his latest visit to China. Earlier the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved development projects at an estimated cost […]
Cherat Cement offers agreement to Railways
Pakistan Railways has been offered an agreement for the transfer of loads of cement and coal by Cherat Cement Company. The offer was made during meeting between M Javed Anwar, CEO Pakistan Railways, and a company delegation under leadership of Malik Azam Farooq, CEO of Cherat Cement Company, at Headquarters in Lahore. Pakistan Railways is […]
Cement industry growing
Independent sources describe cement industry as one of Pakistan’s top industries, significantly contributing to economy. Pakistan’s cement industry exports cement after serving domestic demand. The industry has attracted domestic and foreign investors in a big way. However, cement industry also has some problems and threats which could affect it negatively. It has seen a big slump in its major […]
Contractors exempted from hiring apprentice engineers
Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) realizing the issues being faced by construction companies because of the condition of employing apprentice engineers has exempted the construction companies in categories from C-2 to C-6 from hiring the services of apprentice engineers. Exemption was given in the Governing Body meeting of the Pakistan Engineering Council, after a long struggle […]
4200MW electricity added in the system
The Minister of State for Water and Power claimed that 4,200MW electricity has been added in the national grid system during the past three years while 1,000 MW more electricity would be available in the system after the operation of Chashma power plant and Qadirabad power plant this month. Ch Sher Ali was addressing a […]
Green Energy Technologies
National moot held To review the current developments, opportunities and challenges in renewable energy technologies and power engineering with specific reference to national needs, a National Conference on Green Energy Technologies held at Peshawar. The conference was organised by the US-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Energy (USPCAS-E), University of Engineering & Technology (UET) Peshawar, […]
Industrial zone under CPEC in Mirpur
State of the art industrial zone will be established in Mirpur under the umbrella of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), informed by Sardar Masood Khan, President Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The President AJK who is also the chancellor of Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST) was addressing a seminar on ‘Promoting of Technology and Entrepreneurship […]
Experts for energy efficient buildings
Speakers at a recent seminar spoke on constructing energy efficient buildings to keep the environment safe and reduce burden on electricity. The seminar, ‘Building the future together’ was hosted by Punjab Energy Efficiency & Conservation Agency (PEECA). The speakers said by implementing building codes and developing energy efficient buildings, we can reduce carbon emissions, conserve […]
IEEEP Exhibition to be held from 1st to 3rd August
“IEEEP Fair presents a unique opportunity to electronics and electrical exhibitors, consultants, delegations and trade visitors for sharing views, developing understanding of latest developments and technological know-how in the engineering industry and find innovative and affordable solutions to engineering-related challenges. I like to appreciate IEEEP Karachi and Badar Expo Solutions for organizing such event”, Mr. […]