World’s largest free trade deal signed by 15 countries
Fifteen countries of the Asia Pacific have come together to sign the world’s largest free trade deal. Internationally it is being looked at as a huge coup for China in extending its influence in the region. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) includes 10 Southeast Asian economies along with China, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand […]
Key Interventions and Programmes by the Ministry of Science and Technology
Engineering Post Report A number of key interventions and programmes have been chalked out by the Ministry of Science and Technology for implementation during financial year 2020-21 and some of these are reportedly making steady progress. In line with the federal government’s manifesto regarding strengthening of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), awareness among SMEs for […]
Implementation of CASA Transmission Project
Engineering Post Report An allocation of Rs 3000 million has been provided in the Public Sector Development Programme (PDSP) of the Federal Government for continued implementation of the Central Asia South (CASA) Transmission Project aiming at regional power connectivity during financial year 2020-21. The transmission capacity will be enhanced by 4445 MVA on +660 KV […]
Package III of Balochistan 100 dam project to start soon
The 100 dam project for the province of Balochistan is now entering Phase III. The dams are being built for flood mitigation and to raise the water table in the region for irrigation. Package-III will cost Rs 8.877 billion under which 20 small to medium dams will be built in Balochistan. According to the official […]
Solar and Wind Plants can save $5bn annually
A new World Bank study, “Variable Renewable Energy Integration and Planning Study”, has concluded that by exploiting the solar and wind power potential Pakistan can save more than $5 billion per year. The report has emphasised the fact that Pakistan’s power sector is strongly influenced by circular debt. It also heavily relies on fossil fuels […]
M-6 to be taken up on Public private partnership mode
The government is planning to execute the critically important Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway (M-6) project on public private partnership mode. The estimated cost of the project is Rs175 billion. In this regard the National Highway authority (NHA) organised a stakeholder’s consultation with the Public private partnership authority (PPPA) which was attended by professionals hailing from the construction […]
Seven dams completed in KP under PSDP
The irrigation department of KP has informed the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan that seven dams have been completed in the province of KP. The projects have added a live storage capacity of 21694 acre feet and 11710 acres of land will be irrigated using water from these projects. The newly constructed dams include […]
Construction of medium/small/delay action dams and recharge dams
Engineering Post Report In line with the National Water Policy 2018, efforts continue to be made to improve system augmentation and conveyance water efficiency enhancement in the country. The existing strategy “Integrated Water Resources Management” duly recognizes the dire need for introducing appropriate policy measures, institutional reforms and knowledge-based interventions to make water infrastructure and […]
Turkish Real estate giant to invest in Pakistan
Imarat group of companies, the conglomerate of digitally active real estate agencies hosted a huge gathering in the capital city of Islamabad. The event was attended by delegates from Turkey and Spain, government officials, dignitaries, and people from the construction industry. Among the foreign delegates was President and Chairman ADO Group and ADOPEN Mustafa SAK, […]
CPEC tower to be established in Lahore
Chairman China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority Lt-Gen. (R) Asim Saleem Bajwa called on Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar at his office to discuss the progress of CPEC-related projects. During the meeting both the leaders agreed to the proposal of constructing China Centre/CPEC Tower in Lahore. Information desks will be set up in China Centre/CPEC Tower […]
A look at Road Network of Pakistan
Engineering Post Report The transport sector in general and road infrastructure, in particular, have a profound and enduring effect on the economic growth of Pakistan. National Highway Authority (NHA) is playing a vital role in improving the productivity and competitiveness of businesses , and the quality of travel with emphasis on safety, apart from creating […]