Chinese-Led Venture Secures Tranche-III of CAREC Corridor Project
In a major development for Pakistan’s infrastructure sector, a Chinese-led joint venture has successfully secured all four packages of Tranche-III of the Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Corridor Project. The contracts, awarded through a transparent bidding process, will save the national exchequer a total of Rs13.24 billion. The winning consortium is spearheaded by M/s […]
USF Unveils plans to lay 2000Km of fiber optic across Pakistan
The Universal Service Fund (USF) has announced plans to deploy 2000 kilometers of optical fiber cable (OFC) in fiscal year 2024-25, targeting rural connectivity and 5G readiness, as disclosed during a National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecommunication briefing. This initiative is part of USF’s Optical Fiber Program, launched in November 2020, aimed at […]
Sindh Launches Massive Solar Initiative, Targets 200,000 Homes
Sindh’s Minister for Energy, Development, and Planning, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, has announced a landmark initiative to install 200,000 solar home systems across the province by July 31, 2025, backed by the World Bank. The ambitious project aims to accelerate renewable energy access, particularly in underserved regions. Presiding over a high-level review meeting at the […]
Pakistan to establish Climate Change Authority
In a landmark move to combat escalating environmental challenges, Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has announced the establishment of a Climate Change Authority (CCA), tasked with enforcing Pakistan’s commitments to regional and global climate agreements. The declaration came during his keynote address at an international climate conference in the capital, […]
Sindh Rolls Out Red Carpet for NORINCO to attract investments
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah extended a bold invitation to NORINCO International, a major Chinese conglomerate, urging them to capitalize on emerging opportunities in clean energy, infrastructure, and transportation during high-stakes talks with a delegation from NORINCO. The meeting, held on the sidelines of President Asif Ali Zardari’s visit to China, underscored Sindh’s […]