Four new Special Technology Zones to be established
Report by Engineering Post Four new Special Technology Zones are planned to be established by the Special Technology Zones Authority in Rawalpindi, Islamabad and Lahore. These planned new special technology zones are planned to consist of 1.4 million square feet high quality technology infrastructure and in total 130 acres of land will be available for […]
Public Procurement Regulatory Reforms
Report by Engineering Post The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has undertaken various strategic initiatives for ensuring transparency, accountability, and quality in public procurement of goods, works, and services. According to the information available Aligning with the best international practices and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 16(^), Standard Procurement documents have since been developed to streamline […]
View of projects under CPEC framework performance
Report by Engineering Post During the last financial year 2023-24, numerous achievements were reported in the projects in different sectors under the framework of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in different parts of the country. Briefly, in the infrastructure sector, operational dredging of the Gwadar Port channels and joint feasibility of Karakoram Highway (KKH) Phase -11 […]
Concerted efforts being made to develop energy sector
Report by Engineering Post The federal government is making concerted efforts for developing the energy sector for enhanced efficiency and achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 7 goals, focusing on reliable, affordable and sustainable energy for all . Thee federal is determined to expedite mega Hydropower Projects i.e. 2150 MW Dasu HPP, 1410 MW Tarbela 5rth […]
Fertilizer Industry: Facts and Figures
Report by Engineering Post The fertilizer industry has a pivotal role in the country’ agrarian economy. The federal government has provided substantial support to the fertilizer industry in the shape of cheap gas, tax holidays, waiving off import duties on machinery, etc during the past four-five decades. There are ten Urea manufacturing plants, two DAP. […]
A brief look on Manufacturing, Commerce and Mineral Development
Report by Engineering Post Pakistan’s manufacturing sector is one the main sectors of the national economy and has played a significant role in the country’s economic growth with a contribution of 11.89 percent to the overall Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023-24. Textiles and Apparel industries have the most weight in the Quantum Index Manufacturing […]
2864 new companies established in different sectors in July 2024
Report by Engineering Post It is good to note that more and more new companies are being established in different sectors in the country with every passing month. During July 2024, the first month of financial year 2024-25, as many as 2864 new companies in different sectors got registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission […]
Digital Transformation of Information and Communication Technology
Report by Engineering Post Pakistan’s human resources are a noteworthy asset, evidenced by the country’s ranking as the second largest contributor to freelance software development and technology services globally. With over 600000 IT professionals in the industry and universities producing more than 25000 Information Technology (IT) graduates annually, Pakistan Pakistan’s technological talent was quite obviously […]
Two national policies in process of formulation
Engineering Post Report Two important national policies are in the process of formulation by the official quarters concerned of the federal government presently in Islamabad. According to the information available, developing a National industrial Policy and formulation of the consistent allied policies and regulations are regarded as the key for spurring the performance of the […]
An Insight into Blue Economy-Marine Resources
Report by Engineering Post In the wake of the pandemic’s devastating impact on livelihoods, employment, and supply chains , the Blue Economy has emerged as a critical focus for sustainable economic activity. The Blue Economy encompasses a wide range of areas, such as marine affairs, offshore hydrocarbons, renewable energy, food security, energy security, climate change, […]
Karachi to Host Landmark ASHRAE RAL CRC 2024 and 4th HVACR Trends Expo
The ASHRAE Pakistan Chapter is proud to announce that Karachi will host two major international events: the ASHRAE Region-At-Large (RAL) Chapter Regional Conference (CRC) 2024 and the 4th HVACR Trends Expo and Conference. These events will take place from October 4-7, 2024, marking a significant milestone for Pakistan’s HVACR industry. ASHRAE RAL CRC 2024 will […]