A 50-member business and official delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on May 5 for a two-day visit to strengthen bilateral economic bonds. The visit primarily explores trade deals and investments in joint ventures with Pakistani entrepreneurs. The delegation will hold business-to-business (B2B) meetings on May 6-7, covering various sectors of the economy. The discussions will emphasize government-to-business (G2B) and government-to-government (G2G) deals to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ..read more

Lahore: The Punjab government has initiated the ‘Field Hospital’ program, aiming to provide essential healthcare services to rural populations. Thirty-two field hospitals, including 21 mobile healthcare units and 11 small field hospitals (mobile diagnostic units), are being deployed across rural areas of Punjab to enhance healthcare coverage. During the launch of the program, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz highlighted that the initiative is a targeted strategy aimed at addressing the extremely higher rates of adverse health outcomes in rural communities. She mentioned that containers previously u ..read more

Karachi: To relieve traffic congestion in Karachi, the city administration has appealed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for assistance. The administration has requested two specific directives to ease traffic problems in the city. Firstly, they seek permission for heavy vehicles to use the Lyari Expressway. Currently, heavy vehicles are barred from using the expressway by the National Highway Authority (NHA), which insists that the expressway is designed only for cars and light transport vehicles. Secondly, the city administration has urged the Prime Minister to expedite the stalled developme ..read more

Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved $1.1 billion in funding for Pakistan, marking the second tranche of a $3 billion standby arrangement, as announced by the agency in a statement. This decision comes amidst discussions for a new loan. The approval of the funding, which amounts to Rs 9181 cror, is the second and final tranche of the standby arrangement that Islamabad secured last summer. This decision follows a meeting between Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva during the World Economic Forum in Riyadh. During this me ..read more

Islamabad: During a meeting with Mr. Luo Zhaohui, Chairman of China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), and his delegation at Aiwan-e-Sadr on April 24th, President Asif Ali Zardari emphasized the enduring bond between Pakistan and China. He highlighted the commitment to strengthen this relationship, particularly in trade, economy, agriculture, cultural exchange, and fostering people-to-people connections. President Zardari echoed Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and stressed its strategic significance. He pledged full support for ..read more

Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has proposed the construction of two new five-star hotels in Sector F-5, and a summary seeking the federal cabinet’s approval for this project has been forwarded. Following a decision made in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the CDA prepared the summary. The agency will present three frameworks to the cabinet for consideration. The summary, submitted through the Interior Ministry, includes three options: freehold rights, public-private partnership mode, and leasehold rights. Each option will be accompanied by its advantages ..read more

Lahore: During a special session chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, provisional approval was granted for distributing one-kilowatt (1KV) solar systems to 50,000 households across the province. This significant decision addresses energy scarcity and alleviates the financial burden associated with conventional electricity consumption. Implemented under the Roshan Punjab program, this initiative seeks to provide affordable and sustainable energy access to socioeconomically disadvantaged communities. Key discussions during the session focused on the proposed solar systems’ technical sp ..read more

Karachi: A two-member team from Saudi Arabia visited Jinnah International Airport in Karachi to inspect the airport’s facilities and discuss arrangements for Haj and Umrah pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. The visit of the Saudi team was part of the ‘Road to Makkah Project,’ an initiative by Saudi Arabia aimed at streamlining the immigration process for intending Haj and Umrah pilgrims to the holy land. Launched by the Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah in 2019, the project has been implemented in five countries, including Pakistan. Upon their arrival at the airport, the Saudi delegation received a warm ..read more

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is set to allocate $20 million to Pakistan to implement diverse programs outlined in its Generation Unlimited (GenU) plan. These initiatives aim to enhance youth education, skills development, and employment opportunities. GenU, a global partnership, endeavours to equip young individuals with the skills and resources necessary to become active and productive members of society. GenU aims to empower every young person to flourish in the ever-evolving world of work. The signing ceremony took place at the Prime Minister’s House, where Prime Minister’s Y ..read more

زمین کی جانچ سے مراد زمین کی مختلف پہلووں  کا جائیزہ کرنا ہے  جو عموماً  تعمیراتی منصوبوں کی  تعمیر سے قبل کی  جاتی ہے۔ اس جانچ  سےزمین کی   انجینئرنگ  اور فزیکل  خصوصیات کے بارے میں  معلومات حاصل کی  جاتی ہے۔ کسی بھی تعمیراتی منصوبہ سے پہلے مٹی کا تفتیشی ٹیسٹ ایک بنیادی اور  اہم مرحلہ ہے تاکہ تعمیراتی منصوبہ مستحکم ہو اور ممکنہ نقصانات سے بچا جا سکے۔ زمین کی جانچ کرنے سے ہمیں زمین کی درج ذیل خصوصیات کے بارے میں علم ہوتا ہے، جن میں: : زمین کی قسم اور ملوث عناصر زمین کی جانچ  سے ہمیں  اس  ..read more