Infrastructure Development in Pakistan

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Sino-Pak projects: From Shanghai to Gwadar

China is also planning to invest $50 billion in a number of projects including coal, solar and wind energy till 2017 under the Early Harvest Programme. PHOTO: FILE

LAHORE:
China is planning to replicate the model of Shanghai Free Trade Zone (SFTZ) in Gwadar, said Pak-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) President Shah Faisal Afridi as he highlighted various investment projects on Tuesday.

The official said that China is also planning to invest $50 billion into a number of projects including coal, solar and wind energy till 2017 under the Early Harvest Programme.

He added that these would enable Gwadar to create a nexus among Pakistan, Iran, China and Central Asian States that would ultimately generate billions of dollars in revenues along with several job opportunities.

“The SFTZ is a perfect model to be implemented at Gwadar. It was first used as a testing ground for a number of economic and social reforms in China and it proved very helpful in scaling up the country’s economic growth,” said Afridi.

The zone, he said, incorporated numerous relaxations in different sectors, under the FTZ’s new capital registration system — foreign investors were no longer required to contribute 15% capital within three months and full capital within two years of the establishment of a foreign invested enterprise (FIE).

The ‘one-stop application processing platform’ was introduced at the zone, he said, which meant that applicants may obtain all the necessary documents for the company establishment under one roof.

The Chinese assistance in the development of this port is essential in positively impacting the country’s economy.

 

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Rawalpindi Jun 3. After the visit of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at Gwadar earlier this year the construction of Panjgur-Nag Road is being carried out in full swing. Known as N-85, this link will reduce the distance between two cities by nearly 400 km, currently the vehicular traffic has to take a longer loop via Uthal and Khuzdar on Karachi – Quetta RCD highway.
The road will open up interior Balochistan, which is deprived of the basic facilities of life due to lack of suitable access. It will greatly facilitate trade and transportation from Gwadar port to Quetta and further to Afghanistan and Central Asian Republics.
The road will also benefit upcountry logistics as a 100 km link from Basima to Khuzdar will connect it with the Indus Highway and complete the access of 'Pak-China Economic Corridor' from Gwadar to Khunjerab.
Major General Muhammad Afzal, Director General Frontier Works Organisation visited the project site today and personally assessed the pace of construction. He appreciated the efforts of troops for road construction, he also emphasized that despite the hot weather, a long supply line and vulnerable security conditions the project will be completed in time.

 

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KPK: Contract signing ceremony of 33-year lease of 280 acres land at Malam Jabba in Swat has been awarded to Samson Group. The private company will construct one 5-star and 30-room 3-star hotels as well as install chairlift and ski resort at an estimated cost of Rs 3,500 million within 2-3 years
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Gomal Zam Dam Project (Irrigation Component), FATA

The main objective of the project is to provide sustainable irrigation water supply to 1, 63,100 acres of agricultural land so as to increase agricultural production and uplift the socio economic condition of the inhabitants. Upon completion, this project will satisfy 70% of agricultural requirements of DIK and surroundings area.

 

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Reconstruction of Karakoram Highway

 

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Gomal Bridge DI Khan

This Bridge will improve road classification and also facilitate the commercial vehicle in transporting more load over the new D.I Khan - Wana Road.

 

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first they need to complete the Lahore Ring road they have just completed 50% in 6 years

Reconstruction of Karakoram Highway

Old Pics ,, Thanks to PPP Government on starting the project and Chinese on Completing the most Lethal part of Karakoram Highway .. i Know Nawaz sharif will take the credit of reconstruction in next elections lol

 

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KPK: Contract signing ceremony of 33-year lease of 280 acres land at Malam Jabba in Swat has been awarded to Samson Group. The private company will construct one 5-star and 30-room 3-star hotels as well as install chairlift and ski resort at an estimated cost of Rs 3,500 million within 2-3 years
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needed such more developments in tourism kpk have very high potential in all of its beautiful vallies and plains .. hope to see such developments in other tourists spots of pakistan too

 

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Emporium Mall, Lahore, U/C

 

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Com 3 Towers, Karachi

Icon Tower, Karachi

The Arkadians, Karachi

 

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Pakistan ko luto, floods ka kuch na karna

 

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Leftover works of Kalat Quetta Chaman Rd (N - 25)

Neelum Jhelum Hydropower

 

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MWH to work on hydro schemes in Pakistan

MWH Global has announced it has won contracts valued at $367.9 million for work on two hydropower projects in Pakistan.

The firm will serve as the owner's engineer in a $350 million contract awarded by Mira Power Limited for the 102MW Gulpur hydropower project on the Poonch River in the Kotli District of Azad Kashmir. It will also perform an environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) at the site of the Diamer-Bhasha Dam under a $17.9 million contract by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

The Gulpur project is the third privately-developed hydro facility developed in Pakistan, and once completed will provide enough energy to power more than 50,000 households. Construction of the project commenced in January 2014 and the project is expected to be completed in August 2018. Prior to the owner's engineer contract, MWH performed on-site field reviews and advised on the ultimate design of the project, resulting in a reduced impact on the environment and local communities.

"We are keen to have MWH on this project," said Kiran Fatima, senior manager, project development & corporate finance at Mira Power Ltd. "Their initial excellent input in basic design finalization has not only resolved the critical environmental and resettlement issues but has also reduced the cost of the project."

The ESIA for the Diamer-Bhasha Dam will identify potential environmental, social economic, resettlement, and cultural impacts associated with the proposed dam project. Upon completion, the estimated $14 billion Diamer-Bhasha Dam project will supply 4500MW of hydropower to the national grid, extend the life of the Tarbela Dam by 35 years by reducing downstream siltation, provide flood control in the area and provide storage for irrigation use.

“Pakistan has a long history of embracing hydropower as a clean, renewable form of energy for its residents and we're proud to have helped meet their evolving needs over the last 50 years," said Joseph Adams, president of energy and industry for MWH. "As the country seeks additional energy sources to meet growing needs, we look forward to supporting these two key projects by deploying a diverse set of industry-leading experts."

SIx development schemes approved by Punjab Government of Pakistan



The Punjab government approved six development schemes of different development sectors with an estimated cost of Rs 12,649.129 million. These schemes were approved in the seventh meeting of Provincial Development Working Party of current fiscal year 2014-15 presided over by the Punjab Planning and Development Board Chairman, Muhammad Irfan Elahi.

Provincial Secretary P&D Waseem Ajmal Choudhary, members of the Planning & Development Board, Provincial Secretaries concerned and other senior representatives of the relevant Provincial Departments also attended the meeting. According to P&D spokesman, the approved development schemes included:

1. Construction of Canal Express Way from Gatt Wala Bridge to Sahian Wala (M-3) Interchange, Faisalabad (Length=24.50 Km) at the cost of Rs 6186.774 million,

2. Project for Energy Saving in Water Supply System in Lahore (Energy Saving through Replacement of Inefficient and Outlived 105-Tubewells in WASA, Lahore) at the cost of Rs 2584.4 million,

3. Improvement of Traffic Management Capacity in Lahore Central Area at the cost of Rs 188.4 million,

4. Lahore Ring Road (Package-14) Construction of Road Portion from Ghazi Road Intersection to Bedian Road Intersection at the cost of Rs 1977.680 million,

5. Construction of Road over Eastern Flood Protection Bund, Jampur length 14.75 km, DG Khan at the cost of Rs 734.236 million and

6. Construction of Concert Silos 100,000 M Tones Capacity at the cost of Rs 977.639 million.

NHA to undertake Hassanabdal-Mansehra Expressway project


National Highway Authority (NHA) would undertake Hassanabdal-Mansehra Expressway (E-35) in two phases, an official of Ministry of Communications .
He said in Phase-I, construction of 49 km Hassanabdal-Havellian Section will be taken up.
He informed Asian Development Bank has agreed to provide $ 315 million and approved $ 200 million for this year and rest $ 115 million will be provided next year.
The project is to be executed in two Packages, Package-I is 40 Km long and Package-II 19 Km long.
He said tenders for construction above two packages were advertised on last month.
About land acquisition, he said the process would be carried out in three packages. However land Acquisition for Package I and II has been completed and 95 pc payments made to land owners.
He said land acquisition process for Package-III is underway, wherein 14 villages have been acquired and for remaining one village proceeds will be completed shortly.
Tenders will be called within three months after completing all the requirements of ADB, he added.
He said after construction of E-35, huge traffic load on Karakoram Highway would be eased. He said that the Karakoram Highway was constructed to meet the needs of six to seven thousands vehicles, whereas currently over 20,000 vehicles travel on this road daily.

NESPAK TO RECONSTRUCT TWO JETTIES IN KARACHI


The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has hired consultancy services of state-owned National Engineering Services Pakistan for the reconstruction of two jetties at Manora and Kemari Islands in Karachi with a view to improve operations of the coastguard and accommodate increased number of boats.
The existing Pilot Pier at Manora is more than 60 years old and is in a dilapidated condition. The proposed jetty will be 30m long along with a 40m wide jetty head for mooring of small and large boats up to 100ft length. The jetty structure will comprise RCC piles, pile caps, deck slab, two landing stairs, fenders, bollards, street lighting, paver blocks and a parking area in the backyard.
Currently, NESPAK has completed the design of the jetty and bidding documents will be submitted to the Client soon. Estimated cost of the project is Rs. 220 million.
The existing Boat Basin Jetty at Kemari is also in a dilapidated condition. The reconstruction of new jetty, which is 240m long and 6m wide, will facilitate the fishermen community of Baba and Bhit Islands and the coastguard. Facilities will be provided for embarkation, disembarkation and a driveway for VIP movement along the jetty. An important component of the project is a floating jetty with adjustable gangway for handling cargo. Onshore facilities include waiting rooms, VIP room, parking shed, toilet block, gate house, parking lot and firefighting system.
State-of-the-art materials will be used to combat the marine environment. The state enterprise has completed all the design work and bidding documents have also been submitted while estimated cost of the project is Rs. 600 million.

 

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CM Sindh inaugurates People’s Bus Service