As urbanization continues, the need for cleaner and greener spaces has been emphasized. Both urban planning experts and environmentalists have pointed out that urban concrete forests are unsustainable and the decline of green spaces 🌳 is an indicator of bad city health. GREEN SPACES FOR CITIES Experts estimate that 68% of the world's population will live in cities by 2050. The researchers also...
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan is expected to announce a development package for Gilgit Baltistan 🗻 during his visit to the region in a few days. The prime minister gave his consent while chairing a meeting on the Gilgit-Baltistan 🌄 Integrated Development Plan, which is described as historic. The Meeting was attended by Planning Minister Asad Umar, Finance Minister Muhammad Hammad Azhar,...
Decorating your bedroom or any other part of the house on a budget can be a little stressful. After all, we all want the best for our living space, right? However, if you've just moved into a new home or just want to completely renovate your personal sanctuary, here's a complete guide on how to decorate your room for less than PKR 50,000. Unlike your living room and living room, your bedroom is a place...
In April last year, Prime Minister Imran Khan announced his government's second tax amnesty plan for 10 months aimed at "stimulating economic growth" and minimizing the impact of COVID-19 on people's lives. So far, more than 1,000 construction projects worth Rs 355 billion have been registered during the first year of Prime Minister Imran Khan's second tax amnesty plan. According to government statistics,...
Cascading domes, thin minarets, and intricate art are just some of the features that make Masjids such outstanding structures. With the spread of Islam, Masjids have also evolved and with the fusion of architectural styles from different cultures, the effects of globalization are evident. Masjids around the world have a rich history and are central to the Islamic faith. Although Masjids are a place...
ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced the installation of digital water flow meters in the main pipelines of the city. CDA has decided to install digital flow meters on the main pipelines. These will be installed in main pipes, tubular wells and filtration systems. In this regard, PC 1 of Rs 166,419 crore was approved. The CDA management decided to install a digital flow...
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Will Resume ATR Flight Operations From Islamabad To Saidu Sharif (Swat) On 26th March after a 17-Years Gap. https://youtu.be/s0QuYr5SLgg According to the PIA, the first flight of the PIA PK-650 will depart Islamabad for Saidu Sharif on Friday morning. In a letter to the Civil Aviation Authority, the airline asked to ensure all safety,...
Islamabad: PM) Imran Khan on Thursday,March 18, 2021 handed workers over 1500 keys at low-cost apartments and houses developed under the Naya Pakistan Housing Program (NPHP) initiative to laborers, according to news sources. https://youtu.be/U_FoUOSNw44 Addressing those present and applauding the work of his team, Prime Minister said: "You have relaunched a 25-year project that was dormant...
ISLAMABAD- Turkish Association has shown interest in investing the tourism sector of Pakistan. Ali Can Aksu, President of Tourism Hotel Managers Association of Turkey, together with his team, called Minister of State / President of the Investment Council, Atif Bokhari, at the BOI office to discuss investment opportunities and offer specialized services / experience in tourism and hospitality in Pakistan...
PM Imran Khan will open Islamabad's first security dialogue on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, aimed at revealing Pakistan's new strategic direction. The two-day conference is organized by the Division of Homeland Security in partnership with its Advisory Board, which includes five of the country's leading think tanks. Prime Minister Imran Khan said that food security and climate change are new national...
The Board of Investment (BOL) said on Friday March 5, 2021, that the Allama Iqbal industrial city settled in Faisalabad, the second special economic zone (SEZ) of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, began with a proposed investment of Rs 53.6 billion. According to details, the Allama Iqbal Industrial City SEZ Committee approved fifteen applications and allocated 320 acres of land for projects...
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have decided to operate flights to Swat, Skardu and Gilgit with the aim of promoting tourism. Saidu Sharif Airport in Swat was downsized for safety reasons in 2004 and would be operational once updated and operational by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). PIA spokesman Abdullah Hafeez said the national flag carrier has decided to operate two weekly...
Islamabad: Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to transform Islamabad into a tourist-friendly city. The Capital Development Authority (CDA) at the first meeting of the newly formed CDA Council on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 decided to make the federal capital's tourist-friendly, functionalize libraries and carry out activities that highlight the national culture. It was also decided to make...
The Gilgit-Baltistan government has declared the Pakistan region the first "corona-free zone" after no active cases of the coronavirus have been reported. According to the province coordinator, Dr. Shah Zaman, there have been no active cases in 10 districts of the region. All existing patients were discharged even after successful recoveries. Despite limited resources, the virus has been...
Rawalpindi: The City Traffic Police (CTP) Rawalpindi launched the e-Challan payment system to facilitate citizens. After the successful launch in Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad and Multan, Online Traffic Challan Payments are now operational in Rawalpindi, this development announced by the Punjab Information Technology Board...
LAHORE: The Islamic banking arm of HBL and Akhuwat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement a program that will provide Shariah-compliant home financing services to applicants identified by Akhuwat. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in Lahore by the founder of Akhuwat, Dr. Amjad Saqib, and the head of HBL's Islamic banks, Muhammad Afaq Khan. Through this memorandum of...