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Development · Page 3
Roads, power, water, telecom and the projects, CPEC among them, that decide whether a place stays connected.
EU, AKF and NPAK Energy boost Hunza power network
Islamabad Post reports the three are backing renewable energy and grid improvements in the Gilgit-Baltistan district.
Punjab sets October 15 deadline for local roads programme
Malik Sohaib Ahmed Bharth ordered field teams to finish remaining projects and announced a second phase across the province.
Pozzolan extraction begins for Diamer Basha Dam main structure
WAPDA has started moving the material from Gini, Diamer, to be processed for roller-compacted concrete before the main dam pour begins.
KP government imposes monthly sanitation fee from October
Residential properties will pay Rs100 to Rs200 based on plot size, while commercial shops and large businesses face flat monthly charges.
Balochistan prepares to launch first Jinnah Peoples Train
The 32 km Kuchlak-Sariab route has seven stations and will serve Quetta and its surroundings, Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti announced.
Motorway Police opens first driving licence centre in Sindh
The facility on the M-9 will issue licences for motorcycles, cars, jeeps and light transport vehicles.
Railway Workers Repair Tracks Ahead of Sariab-Kuchlak Train Link
APP shows repair work at a station; Balochistan Pulse reports the Jinnah People's Train will serve Sariab and Kuchlak after the upgrade.
CDA approves Rs24.5bn 11th Avenue project, three sports arenas
The Capital Development Authority's working party cleared the road from Margalla Avenue to IJP Road and arenas in F-8, D-12 and G-11.
Sindh chief secretary orders Burns Road beautification plan
Asif Hyder Shah tells officials to coordinate street rehabilitation, walkways and pedestrian areas while preserving the food street's historic character.
CDA orders sealing of Bahria Enclave offices in Islamabad
The move follows allegations that the housing scheme expanded beyond its approved 12,543 kanal layout to more than 18,000 kanals without approval.
IHC chief justice courtroom converted into paperless e-court
Screens and digital records now replace paper files in Courtroom No. 1, with online hearings underway.
Supreme Court body agrees e-filing pilot for family cases
The National Judicial Automation Committee will start the programme in selected courts across all provinces and Islamabad.
Rs5 Billion Allocated for KKH Route Change
The 102-kilometre stretch between Thakot and Raikot will be relocated under the 2026-27 Public Sector Development Programme, ProPakistani reported.
LDA says two Lahore underground parking plazas near completion
Grey structure at Neela Gumbad is complete and finishing work is underway on three basement levels, while Nasir Bagh's grey structure is fully finished.
Green Innovation Centre opens at Karakoram International University
EU-funded facility in Gilgit will support entrepreneurs and students developing local solutions for energy, climate and agriculture.
PTA Begins Inspections of Telecom Tower Power Backup Systems
Teams from nine zonal offices are visiting urban and rural sites to check batteries, generators and solar systems during outages.
Zong, ConnectHear launch AI sign language support at service centres
The SILA system uses Pakistan Sign Language at Zong centres in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi, with human interpreters available when needed.
IT minister opens Huawei national repair centre in Islamabad
The facility will repair, test and maintain Huawei telecom equipment locally, cutting turnaround times and reducing reliance on overseas services.
72 Balochistan women complete beautician training in Islamabad
Graduates from Kech, Gwadar and Panjgur received certificates under the Balochistan government's RISE Programme at IRM.
Jeddah consulate starts online booking for NADRA, passport services
Pakistan's mission in the Saudi city says applicants can schedule NADRA and passport appointments before visiting, The Express Tribune reported.
Sindh, ADB review education projects and Karachi rail plans
Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and ADB country director Emma Fan also discussed a $300 million transport initiative and a post-flood school rebuilding programme.
Islamabad Model Jail to open next month after 15-year delay
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reviewed the long-pending project and directed officials to complete all remaining work without delay.
Rawalpindi road upgrade projects deferred until 2027
Nine rehabilitation schemes were removed from the annual development programme amid funding cuts, with costs expected to double.
Pakistan, Bangladesh discuss agrifood cooperation in Rome
Federal minister Rana Tanveer Hussain met two Bangladeshi ministers on the sidelines of a FAO conference to explore trade, research and climate adaptation.
EU launches two major projects in Gilgit-Baltistan
Ambassador Raimundas Karoblis unveiled a carbon strategy and a ten-year agriculture policy prepared with European Union support.
Balochistan High Court directs NHA to improve highway facilities
The order, issued while hearing a constitutional petition, focuses on plantation, drinking water and traveller amenities on N-25 and N-50.
EU backs climate-resilient agriculture in Gilgit-Baltistan
Ambassador Raimundas Karoblis announced the backing at the launch of a proposed new agriculture policy in Gilgit on September 23.
Sindh seeks cabinet approval for 500 electric buses
The buses would be phased into cities beyond Karachi, and 50 double-deckers are due by November 30, Minister Sharjeel Memon says.
Pipri power restored, Karachi water supply resumes
K-Electric and the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation confirmed electricity was cut at the pumping station before supply was brought back, affecting several areas.
Peshawar forum set up to amplify older women's voices
The district-level Older People Forum, facilitated by Blue Veins, will give older residents a platform to influence policy and services.