civic issues

Rawalpindi Ring Road to open to traffic in coming weeks

The road will improve regional connectivity, reduce heavy traffic, and provide easier access to Islamabad International Airport for travelers.

Peshawar administration demolishes illegal shops along Ring Road

Officials used heavy machinery to demolish dozens of shops to improve traffic movement and will continue the operation until all encroachments are gone.

Theft of cables and equipment leaves 33 Karachi traffic signals dysfunctional

The city has 94 total signals, and more than Rs10 million in contractor payments remain outstanding despite a Rs100 million government release.

Luxury vessel with swimming pool spotted off North Korea coast

Rawalpindi faces temporary gas suspension for Peshawar Road underpass construction

Residents in several city sectors will lose supply overnight as workers connect a main pipeline section to facilitate infrastructure development.

Chahan Dam water project to serve 250,000 Rawalpindi residents by 2027

The Rs35 billion initiative, funded by the Punjab government and the Asian Development Bank, aims to provide clean drinking water to the region.

New Rs800 million food street opens with 39 shops in district

The project includes dedicated spaces for women and branded vendors to diversify the local culinary scene near the District Courts Complex.

Punjab Development Working Party approves Rs50.4 billion Rawalpindi Ring Road revision

The revised project includes the Thalian interchange construction cost as the administration seeks an inauguration date from Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

NHA cuts hundreds of neem trees for Hub River Road widening

The road rehabilitation project aims to improve public infrastructure despite local environmental concerns regarding the removal of semi-mature trees.

Pakistan to adopt water accounting and auditing to improve resource governance

The system involves recording inflows and consumption to help identify losses and provide reliable data for planning infrastructure projects like dams.

Karachi Metropolitan Corporation plans to remove two traffic signals on Shahra-e-Quaideen

The project aims to create a signal-free corridor to ease congestion for commuters traveling from Shahra-e-Faisal toward Mazar-e-Quaid.

Babusar Top road reopens to all traffic after three-day closure

The reopening follows the recovery of three oil tankers that were stranded at the pass for three days during the closure.

Saudi Fund for Development funds livestock ponds and water tanks in Balochistan

The Livelihood Restoration Project aims to improve rural infrastructure and economic stability through water management and equipment distribution.

CDA plans SCADA system to monitor Islamabad water supply network

The project involves discussions with the International Finance Corporation and a technical assessment of 200 tube wells and 40 water tanks.

Capital Development Authority accelerates infrastructure projects in E-12, I-12 and C-14 sectors

The initiative aims to improve civic facilities and road networks while reclaiming billions of rupees worth of state land in Islamabad.

Naseem Shah returns to Pakistan side with three wickets against Sri Lanka

The pace bowler's return follows a seven-month absence due to back issues, as Pakistan secured a 2-1 series victory.

Islamabad closes Rawal Dam Chowk to Kashmir Chowk road from 15 October

Commuters are advised to allow extra travel time as the Islamabad Traffic Police implement a comprehensive diversion plan to manage congestion.

Israeli forces order 47 Palestinian families to vacate West Bank village

The eviction follows a month-long blockade and the destruction of essential water infrastructure in the northern occupied West Bank.

Syed Murad Ali Shah proposes Huawei partnership for Karachi flood warning system

The provincial government plans to sign a memorandum of understanding with Huawei at the Sindh Investment and Trade Conference in Shanghai this week.

Prince William plays informal cricket match on London Mall to promote Earthshot Prize

The match promoted the Earthshot Prize, which awards five winners $1.32 million each and will hold its next summit in India.

Sindh Chief Minister invites Chinese firm to build Karachi water pipeline

The project aims to secure water supplies for the city through a 100-kilometre infrastructure link funded by international and domestic partners.

IRSA releases 101,600 cusecs of water from Indus River System

The release follows a steady inflow into the Tarbela Dam as authorities manage downstream flow across major barrages.

Daska Deputy Commissioner reviews Suthra Punjab sanitation arrangements in city areas

Officials were ordered to use all available resources and hold staff accountable for any negligence in maintaining public cleanliness.

Pakistan defers Murree Road signal-free corridor project for one year

The delay stems from budget limitations, though the government is still moving forward with a multi-billion rupee development program for the hill station.