Islamabad, Nov 5: LDA Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Commercial Use and Fee Defaulters. The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) shut 373 properties throughout the city on Monday as part of a large-scale operation against unlawful commercial activity and properties that were behind on their commercial payments. With assistance from the LDA enforcement squad and police, Chief Town Planner I Asad Zaman and Chief Town Planner II Azhar Ali spearheaded the enforcement drive, which was started under the direction of Director General (DG) Tahir Farooq. Gulberg, Garden Town, Wahdat Road, Johar Town, Wapda Town, Quaid-e-Azam Town, Canal Road, Poonch Road, and Samanabad…
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Islamabad, Nov 5: FGEHA Announces Auction Date for Commercial Plots in Prime Developed Sectors. The date of the open auction for commercial plots in its developed sectors has been announced by the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA). The two-day open auction is scheduled for November 13 and 14, according a Facebook post on FGEHA’s official page on November 4: Location: Gandhara Hall, Islamabad’s F-9 Park, Citizen Club It is ten in the morning. Commercial plots in Sectors G-13 and G-14 will be up for auction in a number of places, including: G-14 Markaz commercial plots of various sizes Commercial…
Islamabad, Nov 5: Canadian Investor Luqman Ahmed Explores Mining Investment Opportunities with FPCCI in Pakistan.Luqman Ahmed, a Canadian investor and associated with the mineral industry, visited the capital office of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industries, Canadian investor Luqman Ahmed met the officials of FPCCI. Vice President of the Federation Tariq Jadoon and Incharge Capital Office Karim Aziz Malik, Chairman Coordination Capital Office Malik Sohail also attended the meeting. President FPCCI Atif Ikram Shaikh said on this occasion that there are investment opportunities in Pakistan, the business community is playing a role to restore the confidence of…
Islamabad, Nov 5: Finance Minister Chairs REMIT Steering Committee Meeting to Review Revenue, Investment, and Trade Progress. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired a meeting of Revenue Mobilization, Investment and Trade Program (REMIT) Steering Committee here today to review the status and progress on the implementation of decisions taken by the Committee in its earlier meeting with regard to revenue mobilization, investment climate, trade and macro-economy. British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Ms Jane Marriott and senior leadership from key government ministries, including Ministry of Planning, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Industries and Production,…
Islamabad, Nov 5: IBA Sukkur Sets Seven Requirements for Conducting MDCAT Exam. A seven-point strategy to administer the MDCAT exam under their jurisdiction is urgently needed, according to a letter from the secretary of IBA Sukkur’s Testing Agency to the Sindh Health Secretary. A quick online meeting with IBA Sukkur, PMDC, universities, and other relevant officials is also required, along with the prompt nomination of focus persons from the PMDC and Health Department. The letter was delivered as the exam deadline approaches. MDCAT must be held within four weeks of the October 26 directive from the Sindh High Court. However,…
Islamabad, Nov 5: The Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Awards the “Japanese Ambassador’s Commendations” to Ms. TAKAGAKI Elli, for contributing to Pak-Japan friendship.H.E. Mr. WADA Mitsuhiro, the Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, on 5th November 2024, conferred the “Japanese Ambassador’s Commendations” to Ms. TAKAGAKI Elli at the ceremony held at his Official Residence in Islamabad. The Japanese Ambassador’s Commendations are awarded to persons or organisations to commend their significant contributions or distinct service in accordance with the work of the Embassy of Japan. Ms. TAKAGAKI Elli, Founder of Paper Miracles, Sunny Miracles, Plastic Miracles, “Colors of Pakistan” and Jobs Intl…
Islamabad, Nov 5: Pak-Kazakhstan Parliamentary Contacts Key to Strengthening Bilateral Ties and Investment, Says Ayaz. Parliamentary interactions between the parliaments of Pak- Kazakhstan could be crucial in strengthening the current bilateral ties, according to Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Tuesday. When Kazakhstan’s ambassador, Yerzhan Kistafin, paid him a visit at Parliament House, Ayaz Sadiq stated that Pakistan cherishes its friendly relations with Kazakhstan and that the two nations share an enduring link of a same religion, culture, and history. He added that strengthening links between the two countries is essential to the development and prosperity of…
Islamabad, Nov 5: Role of Business Leaders Essential for Achieving Sustainable Development, Says Romina. According to Romina Khurshid Alam, Prime Minister’s Climate Change Coordinator, the current administration is dedicated to strengthening cooperation with different stakeholders, including nations and non-governmental organizations, in order to accomplish sustainable development objectives. Engaging with development partners and nations with strong technical know-how, technology, and expertise in implementing the UN’s sustainable development goals is the current government’s top priority, she stressed during her meeting on Tuesday with a high-profile six-member delegation from Yuanhe Holdings and the Green and Low-Carbon Committee of the Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation (SIEF).…
Islamabad, Nov 5: Shaikh Commends UN Bodies for Their Role in Pakistan. Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh, the Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, was visited by Mohamed Yahya, the United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRC). The International Labor Organization’s delegate, Geir Tonstol, attended the meeting as well. When the two guests arrived at the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, the minister greeted them. The minister began the conversation by stating that the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Ministry of Maritime Affairs are collaborating to resolve the problems facing Pakistan’s maritime industry. In order to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under…
Islamabad, Nov 5: KSrelief Concludes 50,000 Shelter NFIs and Winter Kit Project Across Pakistan. King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has successfully completed its extensive 50,000 Shelter Non-Food Items (NFIs) and Winter Kit Project for 2023-24, bringing essential aid to some of Pakistan’s most vulnerable communities. This project highlights KSrelief’s dedication to delivering humanitarian support in response to the increasing challenges posed by climate-induced natural disasters. Spanning four phases from September 2023 to October 2024, the initiative targeted areas severely affected by flash floods, heavy rainfall, and snowfall across 44 high-need districts in Pakistan. Through this effort, KSrelief…
