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development
Every story Skardu Times has filed on development, newest first.
Amir Muqam greets Gilgit-Baltistan on 79th Independence Day, pledges tourism focus
The federal minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan marked the region's 79th Independence Day with a message that also promised continued attention to development and tourism.
PM orders faster work on Gilgit-Baltistan projects before 1 November visit
Shehbaz Sharif reviewed hydropower, infrastructure and a 100 megawatt solar scheme, and told ministries to release funds and clear hurdles on priority.
Astore development work carries on as cold weather cuts tourist visits
UrduPoint reports building activity continuing into the cold season, but gives no project names, costs or visitor figures.
Gilgit roads being rebuilt as sewerage scheme continues
The report linking the two works did not name the affected roads, the cost, the executing agency or a completion date, and the details could not be independently confirmed.
CDWP clears ten projects, sends KP irrigation scheme to Ecnec
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal chaired the meeting, which approved schemes worth Rs40.915bn and referred three others upward for final clearance.
Pakistan reaffirms support for China's Global Development Initiative
Arab News PK reports the reaffirmation but gives no details on who made it or where.
First phase of Hunza electricity loss reduction programme completed
Greenpost reported the completion of the first phase but provided no further details on the scope or cost of the work.
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.
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.
PM Shehbaz says debt repayments squeeze developing world
He told a UN session on the Right to Development that climate disasters and debt servicing are reversing progress and called for international support.
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 and ADB agree to enhance cooperation
Pakistan and Hungary have separately agreed to expand cooperation across multiple sectors, according to Mettis Global, while Radio Pakistan reported the Sindh-ADB agreement.
Industrial estate being built on 110 acres in Quaidabad
Sargodha Chamber President Khawaja Yasir Qayyum says work is progressing rapidly and announced the project during a meeting with Punjab Mines Secretary Pervez Iqbal.
Gilgit-Baltistan planning secretary reviews Astore projects
The visit covered development schemes in the Astore district, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan.
Amir Muqam says federal government will support Azad Kashmir development
The commitment was reported by the Associated Press of Pakistan, but details of specific projects or funding were not immediately available.
CM Maryam terms violence, unrest enemies of development
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif described violence and unrest as enemies of Pakistan's development and prosperity, according to reports by The Nation and Business Recorder.