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Albayrak Proposes Contract Extension For Lahore Metro At Significantly Reduced Rates
Albayrak Group, a Turkish conglomerate and the current operator of the metro bus service, has proposed a 4-year contract extension of the Lahore Metro at a rate of Rs. 213 per kilometer.
In September 2012, the Punjab Mass Transit Authority (PMTA) had signed an 8-year contract with Albayrak Group for the procurement, operations, and maintenance of the Lahore Metro bus service.
Under the current contract which is set to expire later this month, PMTA and Albayrak Group had agreed on a rate of Rs. 350 per kilometer.
Furthermore, Albayrak Group, in a letter written to PMTA, stated that metro buses used in public transport across the world including Turkey have an average life span of 12 years.
Albayrak Group, a Turkish conglomerate and the current operator of the metro bus service, has proposed a 4-year contract extension of the Lahore Metro at a rate of Rs. 213 per kilometer.
In September 2012, the Punjab Mass Transit Authority (PMTA) had signed an 8-year contract with Albayrak Group for the procurement, operations, and maintenance of the Lahore Metro bus service.
Under the current contract which is set to expire later this month, PMTA and Albayrak Group had agreed on a rate of Rs. 350 per kilometer.
Furthermore, Albayrak Group, in a letter written to PMTA, stated that metro buses used in public transport across the world including Turkey have an average life span of 12 years.
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Lahore Transport Company to receive 100 electric buses
Lahore Transport Company (LTC) Chairman Dr Shahid Siddique has stated that the transport service would receive 100 electric buses within month, a news source reported on September 30. He added that the provision of the vehicles would facilitate the development of inter-city transport system.
He added that Federal Minister for Science Fawad Chaudhry had assured him regarding the provision of 100 buses for Lahore under the federal government’s new electric vehicle policy.
Providing further details of the initiative, the LTC Chairman revealed that these buses would run on the 17 LTC routes which were closed nearly 10 month ago.
Now these new buses will provide transport facility to the locals who have been facing difficult in intra-city public transport including the students who didn’t have means of transport following the lifting of restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, he added.
Lahore Transport Company (LTC) Chairman Dr Shahid Siddique has stated that the transport service would receive 100 electric buses within month, a news source reported on September 30. He added that the provision of the vehicles would facilitate the development of inter-city transport system.
He added that Federal Minister for Science Fawad Chaudhry had assured him regarding the provision of 100 buses for Lahore under the federal government’s new electric vehicle policy.
Providing further details of the initiative, the LTC Chairman revealed that these buses would run on the 17 LTC routes which were closed nearly 10 month ago.
Now these new buses will provide transport facility to the locals who have been facing difficult in intra-city public transport including the students who didn’t have means of transport following the lifting of restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, he added.
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Mehmaan Khana Jinnah Hospital Lahore.
A two floor building will be built with in 10 months as permanent New Mehmaan khana for relatives of patients.
68 relatives can stay there at a same time. there will be 216 persons dining facility of people at the same time.
LDA prepares proposals for construction of Mall Road tunnel
LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has started preparing megaproject proposals to maintain the flow of traffic on Mall Road, which is the busiest road in the provincial capital, Pakistan Today learnt on Wednesday.
Reportedly, due to the large markets on this road – such as Hall Road Market, Neela Gumbad Bicycle Market, Anarkali Bazaar, Baden Road Market and many important government offices and courts – this road becomes so busy on workdays. Thus, it becomes a major challenge for the traffic police and other government departments.
The LDA was tasked by Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar to work on proposals to improve traffic flow on the Mall Road. In this regard, the LDA started to work on two proposals for Mall Road.
The first proposal was to make a two-way underpass at all the ‘chowks’ on the road to improve the flow of traffic. The second proposal would suggest to the government to build an underground tunnel, for which the two ends would be located near the Fortress Stadium Bridge and Neela Gumbad Chowk, and would include exit points near the various chowks. The depth of the tunnel would be 40 to 50 feet.
A joint study has also been started by LDA and the National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK) for further planning.
In the next few days, Lahore Commissioner Zulfiqar Ahmad Ghuman will be briefed on the proposal based on NESPAK’s study and later the CM will also be briefed on it.
Speaking to Pakistan Today, LDA Spokesperson Sohail Janjua confirmed that only the paperwork on the tunnel construction project had been started by the engineering department.
“Our department develops new proposals and designs to make the city better but is currently working on project proposals. So far, this proposal has not been discussed with NESPAK nor has the LDA DG and Lahore commissioner been briefed,” he said.
Furthermore, the LDA has also started work on other tasks assigned by the CM, including the design of Shahkam Chowk Flyover and the design of Sheeranwala Gate Flyover. Similarly, planning has also been started for the construction of new parking plazas in the city and allocation of finances is also being considered in this regard.
While these proposals are being prepared by the LDA, it is pertinent to mention that ongoing projects have been delayed.
The Firdous Market underpass is in the process of being completed after a six-month delay and the CM is expected to inaugurate it on November 20, for which preparations are being made.
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LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has started preparing megaproject proposals to maintain the flow of traffic on Mall Road, which is the busiest road in the provincial capital, Pakistan Today learnt on Wednesday.
Reportedly, due to the large markets on this road – such as Hall Road Market, Neela Gumbad Bicycle Market, Anarkali Bazaar, Baden Road Market and many important government offices and courts – this road becomes so busy on workdays. Thus, it becomes a major challenge for the traffic police and other government departments.
The LDA was tasked by Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar to work on proposals to improve traffic flow on the Mall Road. In this regard, the LDA started to work on two proposals for Mall Road.
The first proposal was to make a two-way underpass at all the ‘chowks’ on the road to improve the flow of traffic. The second proposal would suggest to the government to build an underground tunnel, for which the two ends would be located near the Fortress Stadium Bridge and Neela Gumbad Chowk, and would include exit points near the various chowks. The depth of the tunnel would be 40 to 50 feet.
A joint study has also been started by LDA and the National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK) for further planning.
In the next few days, Lahore Commissioner Zulfiqar Ahmad Ghuman will be briefed on the proposal based on NESPAK’s study and later the CM will also be briefed on it.
Speaking to Pakistan Today, LDA Spokesperson Sohail Janjua confirmed that only the paperwork on the tunnel construction project had been started by the engineering department.
“Our department develops new proposals and designs to make the city better but is currently working on project proposals. So far, this proposal has not been discussed with NESPAK nor has the LDA DG and Lahore commissioner been briefed,” he said.
Furthermore, the LDA has also started work on other tasks assigned by the CM, including the design of Shahkam Chowk Flyover and the design of Sheeranwala Gate Flyover. Similarly, planning has also been started for the construction of new parking plazas in the city and allocation of finances is also being considered in this regard.
While these proposals are being prepared by the LDA, it is pertinent to mention that ongoing projects have been delayed.
The Firdous Market underpass is in the process of being completed after a six-month delay and the CM is expected to inaugurate it on November 20, for which preparations are being made.
LDA prepares proposals for construction of Mall Road tunnel
LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has started preparing megaproject proposals to maintain the flow of traffic on Mall Road, which is the busiest road in the provincial capital, Pakistan T
CM okays Lahore uplift plan, comprising hospital, water tanks and underpasses
The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 07 Dec 2020
Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on Sunday approved a special development package for Lahore that includes construction of a hospital, two overhead bridges, an underpass and 10 underground water tanks to store rainwater. — APP/File
LAHORE: Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on Sunday approved a special development package for Lahore that includes construction of a hospital, two overhead bridges, an underpass and 10 underground water tanks to store rainwater.
With the chief minister in the chair, the Lahore Development Authority’s governing body meeting decided to start the mega projects for providing relief to the Lahorites.
Hospital
According to the plan, a state of the art 1,000-bed hospital would be established on the LDA land on Ferozepur Road near Arfa Karim Information Technology Park at a cost of Rs7 billion.
The proposed hospital will have a capacity of 400 beds in the general ward, 400 beds in cardiology and 200 beds in blood diseases wards.
The chief minister has approved a health department summary for setting up the hospital.
Bridges
The LDA governing body also approved the construction of a two kilometers long overhead bridge from Naulakha Police Station to Sheranwala Gate at a cost of Rs4.5 billion. The project aimed at improving the traffic flow would offer immense relief to the walled city residents.
Similarly, a project of installing overhead bridge at Shahkam Chowk would cost Rs1.5 billion.
Underpasses
Of the three underpasses, one will be constructed from Band Road Chowk towards Samanabad, second on Ferozepur Road near Gulab Devi Hospital and another one along with a flyover bridge at the Karim Block Market Chowk.
Underwater tanks for rain water storage
The LDA would also construct underground water tanks for instantly draining out the rainwater and storing it for later use at a cost of around Rs1 billion. “Neither I will have to go on the roads during rain for the inspection, nor will people have to face difficulties”, the chief minister said explaining the benefits of the project.
Apartments
In the first phase, the LDA governing body approved construction of 4,000 apartments in the LDA City for the low-income segment of society at an estimated cost of Rs40 billion.
Since the government plans to build more than 35,000 apartments on 8,000 kanals of land, the chief minister directed that the LDA should send a summary to the CM’s Office within seven days and added that the PC-1 of the project be prepared and approved by December 31.
Bus terminal
A modern bus terminal will also be constructed at Thokar Niaz Baig.
LDA DG Ahmed Aziz Tarar briefed the meeting about the projects.
The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 07 Dec 2020
Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on Sunday approved a special development package for Lahore that includes construction of a hospital, two overhead bridges, an underpass and 10 underground water tanks to store rainwater. — APP/File
LAHORE: Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on Sunday approved a special development package for Lahore that includes construction of a hospital, two overhead bridges, an underpass and 10 underground water tanks to store rainwater.
With the chief minister in the chair, the Lahore Development Authority’s governing body meeting decided to start the mega projects for providing relief to the Lahorites.
Hospital
According to the plan, a state of the art 1,000-bed hospital would be established on the LDA land on Ferozepur Road near Arfa Karim Information Technology Park at a cost of Rs7 billion.
The proposed hospital will have a capacity of 400 beds in the general ward, 400 beds in cardiology and 200 beds in blood diseases wards.
The chief minister has approved a health department summary for setting up the hospital.
Bridges
The LDA governing body also approved the construction of a two kilometers long overhead bridge from Naulakha Police Station to Sheranwala Gate at a cost of Rs4.5 billion. The project aimed at improving the traffic flow would offer immense relief to the walled city residents.
Similarly, a project of installing overhead bridge at Shahkam Chowk would cost Rs1.5 billion.
Underpasses
Of the three underpasses, one will be constructed from Band Road Chowk towards Samanabad, second on Ferozepur Road near Gulab Devi Hospital and another one along with a flyover bridge at the Karim Block Market Chowk.
Underwater tanks for rain water storage
The LDA would also construct underground water tanks for instantly draining out the rainwater and storing it for later use at a cost of around Rs1 billion. “Neither I will have to go on the roads during rain for the inspection, nor will people have to face difficulties”, the chief minister said explaining the benefits of the project.
Apartments
In the first phase, the LDA governing body approved construction of 4,000 apartments in the LDA City for the low-income segment of society at an estimated cost of Rs40 billion.
Since the government plans to build more than 35,000 apartments on 8,000 kanals of land, the chief minister directed that the LDA should send a summary to the CM’s Office within seven days and added that the PC-1 of the project be prepared and approved by December 31.
Bus terminal
A modern bus terminal will also be constructed at Thokar Niaz Baig.
LDA DG Ahmed Aziz Tarar briefed the meeting about the projects.
CM okays Lahore uplift plan, comprising hospital, water tanks and underpasses
LDA governing body approves construction of 4,000 apartments in the LDA City for low-income segment of society.
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Chinese govt, companies, ANGCC Consortium keen to invest $8bn in Ravi City project, PM told
Besides, he was informed, that ANGCC - a Global Investment Consortium, had also offered to invest $ 5 billion in the project on partnership basis.
Prime Minister Imran Khan was told that the Chinese government and companies were keen to invest $ 3 billion in the #Ravi City project in #Lahore and that the investment did not include any kind of loan.
Besides, he was informed, that ANGCC - a Global Investment Consortium, had also offered to invest $ 5 billion in the project on partnership basis.
The prime minister, who was presiding over a meeting of the working group of #RaviRiverfront Urban Development Authority (RUDA) and Pakistan Islands Development Authority (PIDA), was told that in order to further speed up the progress on the Ravi City project, a board had been constituted and work on the project would start in January
Besides, he was informed, that ANGCC - a Global Investment Consortium, had also offered to invest $ 5 billion in the project on partnership basis.
Prime Minister Imran Khan was told that the Chinese government and companies were keen to invest $ 3 billion in the #Ravi City project in #Lahore and that the investment did not include any kind of loan.
Besides, he was informed, that ANGCC - a Global Investment Consortium, had also offered to invest $ 5 billion in the project on partnership basis.
The prime minister, who was presiding over a meeting of the working group of #RaviRiverfront Urban Development Authority (RUDA) and Pakistan Islands Development Authority (PIDA), was told that in order to further speed up the progress on the Ravi City project, a board had been constituted and work on the project would start in January
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Lahore Metro Bus service to add 64 new buses to it's fleet.
A syndicate of banks led by the Bank of Punjab as mandated lead adviser and arranger signed a financing agreement of Rs2.6 billion with the VEDA Transit Solutions for provision of 64 new environment friendly buses to Lahore Metro Bus.
The other banks included in the syndicates are Samba Bank Limited, Askari Bank Limited, Bank Alfalah Limited and JS Bank Limited. These banks acted as co-arrangers for the transaction.
A syndicate of banks led by the Bank of Punjab as mandated lead adviser and arranger signed a financing agreement of Rs2.6 billion with the VEDA Transit Solutions for provision of 64 new environment friendly buses to Lahore Metro Bus.
The other banks included in the syndicates are Samba Bank Limited, Askari Bank Limited, Bank Alfalah Limited and JS Bank Limited. These banks acted as co-arrangers for the transaction.
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