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The Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) after dismissal of case against it has finally got approved the plan of converting the Odeon Cinema into multi-storey shopping centre-cum-public library to generate revenue.
Seventh Avenue, which makes travelling time between some sectors of Islamabad shorter, saw the chopping down of many trees some time back, something that was condemned by environmentalists and nature lovers. Now, as drivers use the road to save time and energy, the loss of greenery has receded into the background, as such issues usually[…]
Federal government will establish an Expo Centre in Islamabad for the exhibition and sale of goods, manufactured by the trainees of Navtec-sponsored technical courses.
The housing & works minister has informed the Senate Standing Committee on Housing & Works that the contract for construction of one million houses under Prime Minister’s Housing Programme has not been awarded yet to UK-based Company IHL (as reported rather erroneously in the Press) and the matter is still under process, as each and[…]
Islamabad: Experts predict the next year to be difficult for the world economy. For Pakistan, it seems, the worst is nearing an end as 2008 closes. The year 2009 may be comparatively more productive for the businesses and the people. It is, however, imperative that war mongers are kept at bay by the people of[…]
RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi witnessed an alarming rise in crime this year than in the previous year. Statistics available with Daily Times show that 288 people, including women and children, were killed this year compared with 219 killings reported to Rawalpindi police last year. Similarly, 350 attempted murder cases were reported to police compared with 329 cases[…]
ISLAMABAD: The ongoing probe into the currency scam has revealed that influential bankers may be involved. Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) sources said decoded software unearthed that some senior bankers from leading commercial banks might be involved in the currency scam. The agency has contacted the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) so that the bankers could[…]
DHA Islamabad announced booking for Business Bay Commercial Avenue in DHA Islamabad, Phase 1, Secotor F. Location: The perfect location of Business Bay is conveniently located at 3 minutes drive from GT Road Rawalpindi and has easy access from Islamabad Highway. It takes only 10 minutes from Islamabad/Rawalpindi Center to reach DHA Phase-1, Sector-F At[…]
RAWALPINDI: Rawal Town Nazim Sheikh Rashid Shafique on Monday alleged that the district coordination officer (DCO) had choked Rs120 million annual development funds of Rawal Town Council (RTC) and threatened that if the funds were not released immediately, the town council would not approve the budget 2009-2010.
People travelling in public transport to various cities have urged the government to erect an overhead bridge near Motorway Stop at Peshawar Road as their lives were at risk while crossing the road due to fast moving vehicles at this point.
ISLAMABAD: Chief Commissioner Kamran Lashari has announced construction of two hospitals and a college in rural areas of the federal capital. Addressing inaugural ceremony of an art gallery at Saidpur Model Village the other day, he said the hospitals and college would be constructed under a special package announced by Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza[…]
ISLAMABAD: International Islamic University, Islamabad, (IIUI) will soon open its medical college with a 500-bed hospital to provide better health facilities to the people.
ISLAMABAD: The competition commission of Pakistan proceeded the hearing against the 17 members of All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) for the allegation of abuse of the market by fixing output.
ISLAMABAD-Sub-Divisional Magistrate (Sadar) Marryam Khan prohibited the construction of houses, loading and un-loading of construction material in the limits of villages falling in sector G 15/3 and G-14/1,2.
ISLAMABAD: The dream of owning a home by the journalists working in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad is going to become reality soon as the development work in the first ever residential colony for the journalists is nearing completion within weeks time.
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet on Tuesday approved a credit guarantee scheme for small banks to help them maintain liquidity through availability of credit facilities from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has cancelled the ‘layout plans’ and the ‘No Objection Certificate’ (NOC) issued to the Pakistan Medical Cooperative Housing Society (PMCHS) and the National Police Foundation (NPF).
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is yearning for foreign investment in the federal capital to handle financial crisis confronting it owing to world-wide financial meltdown, and execute mega projects planned for upcoming years. “We need the foreign business giants to invest their capital in the real estate sector and other mega projects, planned for the[…]
By Syed Irfan Raza – ISLAMABAD, Dec 2: The federal capital territory administration has decided to act against the owners of an allegedly illegal farm-housing scheme launched in Sector C-17 and D-17 in Zone-II along the Grand Trunk Road in which people have invested millions of rupees, sources told Dawn on Sunday. The sources said[…]
ISLAMABAD: The tax authorities have plans to broaden the scope of 2 percent capital value tax on purchase of immovable property, and have proposed amendments in the Finance Act 1989 asking the parliament to re-define the definition of ‘Urban Areas’ for bring in additional areas for taxation, tax official explained Daily Times.
Possession handover is started in Phase 8 and Overseas Enclave Bahria Town Rawalpindi and members can get possession of their plots immediately. Phase 8 and Overseas Enclave are the benchmark communities of Bahria Town where international standard amenities have been provided in a unique manner. These facilities include world class school and hospital, underground supply[…]
ISLAMABAD – The impressively designed ‘Convention and Cultural Complex’ at Shakarparian is likely to change the hills into a hub of sports, cultural and entertainment activities.
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is busy preparing for an auction of residential and commercial plots in the metropolis in four weeks to be able to remain financially afloat.
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has more funds than that of the budget targets set for the fiscal year 2008-09 and no project would be postponed due to financial crunch. A senior CDA official on Wednesday said that the Authority had announced the annual budget for current fiscal year with the outlay of Rs[…]
The Pakistani President, Asif Ali Zardari, has held talks with Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah during a two-day visit to the country. Reports say the two leaders discussed recent Saudi initiatives to bring the Afghan government and Taleban leaders to the dialogue table. Mr Zardari’s visit comes at a time when Pakistan needs urgent funds to[…]
