Zaha Hadid Architects wins the competition for the construction of Phase II of the Beijing Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), founded by Pritzker Architecture Award winner Zaha Hadid, won the design competition for the construction of the second phase of the Beijing International Exhibition Center. The announcement comes just weeks after it was confirmed that the architects will work on two new projects: the...
Sajid Sadpara, son of missing Pakistani mountaineer Muhammad Ali Sadpara, said the chances of his father alive "are slim to zero". In a video message from Skardu, where he arrived early Sunday morning, Sajid said: "Rescue operations now only make sense if they are carried out to bring his body back. Otherwise, the chances of someone surviving 8,000 meters for two to three days. are slim to...
CDA has prepared a project for development of five parks along with jogging and cycling tracks in Sector D-12. They are doing this project as part of the campaign to develop, restore and beautify public parks in the capital city. According to a statement issued by CDA, they will start the work on the parks, jogging and cycling tracks soon. In addition, they will do this work in coordination with other...
After a break of seven long years, Capital Development Authority (CDA) has finally resolved a dispute with a previous contractor to pave the way towards restarting the project of construction of a road from G.T. Road to D-12. MARGALLA ROAD CDA started this project, worth PKR 588 million in 2012. It includes construction of an 8.5km portion of Margalla Road. Authorities had to complete this project...
Authorities have completed the assessment of land acquisition and transfer of services in the Leh Expressway (Nullah Lai) and flood channel project. However, the decision on the financial model remains indecisive, an official shared on Monday(25.1.2021). Prime Minister Imran Khan recently chaired a high-level meeting on the project. Thus, during the meeting he formed a committee to conclude the...
The civic agency of the federal capital (CDA) has enhanced the outreach of its sanitation services to the rural areas. Moreover, Capital Development Authority has decided to increase the jurisdiction of its Sanitation Department to rural areas and suburbs of the city, a statement said on Tuesday(26.1.2021) You can also read :CDA APPROVES 41 BUILDING PLANS IN 20 DAYS In the first phase, CDA has...
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has joined hands with the Rawalpindi Metropolitan Corporation (RMC) to revamp the old city area of the garrison city. RMC in collaboration with UNDP has prepared the project concept (PC-I) for the urban regeneration project of historic areas of Rawalpindi. According to the PC-I , the project to uplift ancient areas of Rawalpindi including Sarafa Bazaar and...
SIGNAL-FREE ROAD Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) has directed the authorities concerned to make F-10 Service Road (East) a signal-free road. While, utilizing staff, machinery and resources of the Authority. Chairman CDA Aamer Ali Ahmed visited F-10 sector along with Director MPO, Director Environment and other officers. Moreover, he inaugurated the F-10 signal-free project. Speaking at...
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) administration has come up with low-cost traffic management plans for Islamabad. Hence, to maintain traffic flow in the city and control accidents. According to the officials, they will start work on these projects within a week. According to details, the CDA has planned to set up several low-cost traffic management plans. Therefore, to maintain traffic flow in...
STEEL PLANT IN PAKISTAN A Chinese iron and steel conglomerate has become the first foreign enterprise to establish its plant in the Rashakai Special Economic Zone under CPEC with a planned investment of $50 million. The SEZ Committee of Rashakai Special Economic Zone at its meeting on Friday allocated 40 acres to Century Steel Ltd. The project is under Fuzhou Julitaihe International Company of China....
LDA CLAIMS IMPROVED BUSINESS To facilitate the construction sector in line with the package announced by Prime Minister Imran Khan to achieve desired results through Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) reforms, Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has geared up its efforts to serve public amid Covid-19. Introduced EoDB reforms and set up Al-Khidmat Centre at their office in Johar Town in mid-July 2020....
NAYA PAKISTAN HOUSING AUTHORITY The Cabinet Committee on Institutional Reforms (CCIR) approved the merger of National Housing Authority and Naya Pakistan Housing Authority under the Cabinet Division. The committee has sent a summary to the federal cabinet for final approval. RULES OF BUSINESS Meeting was held and presided over by Federal Minister for Education, Professional Training, National...
1505 SCHEMES FOR BALOCHISTAN The Planning and Development Department has given authorization of Rs55 billion for carrying out new and ongoing schemes for Balochistan. It includes the Public Sector Development Program for the year 2020-21. Resources informed during a meeting. This was presided over by Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan Alyani and Chief Secretary retired Captain Fazeel Asghar. ANNUAL...
Federal Government bans construction in Islamabad's sectors G-12 and F-12. Moreover, additional Deputy Commissioner General Rana Waqas Anwar imposed Section 144 in villages Tamma and Mohryan, Park Road in a notification issued on Thursday. They have banned all types of construction without any legal authority and documents. This ban will be in place for two months. The federal government, with the...
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY WORTH PKR 100 BN As the government has been focusing on the construction sector, data released by Capital Development Authority (CDA) showed that Federal capital generated an economic activity worth around Rs100 billion. Contrary to the calendar year 2019 when BCS approved maps of around 350 buildings, the Building Control Section (BCS) of the civic agency in 2020 approved maps of 2,315...
SEWAGE PLANT BECOMES FUNCTIONAL After four years, the city managers on Tuesday (5.JAN.20221) restored the only sewage treatment plant (STP) of the city to put it into use for horticulture purposes. Authorities established the plant in 2009 in I-9 at a whopping cost of Rs2.72 billion. But later the facility lost its utility due to the negligence of the Capital Development Authority (CDA). After remaining...