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IMHO - Bahria Town is not after something, apparently Malik Riaz want to jump into international waters and play roles in bigger dramas like memo case.

TBH...I don't see a link b/w his real estate ventures and political scandals...unless he wants to buy some land or a contract, he doesn't mingle real estate with politicians.

Otherwise, he is always present as a right hand man for Rehman Baba and King Zardari.
 
June 22, 2013

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The opening ceremony of the over $38 million road was attended by a number of local ministers, senior Pakistani army officers, other senior officials, a number of tribal chiefs, citizens and members of the Programme



Shaikh Khalifa Road opened in south Waziristan

Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Road in south Waziristan area cost over $38m

Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Road in south Waziristan in Pakistan was inaugurated on Friday by General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani, the Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, accompanied by UAE Ambassador to Pakistan, Eisa Abdullah Al Basha Al Nuaimi, and Director of the UAE Assistance Programme to Pakistan Abdullah Khalifa Al Gafli,

The move follows directives by President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan to support and implement developmental projects in Pakistan.

The opening ceremony of the over $38 million road was attended by a number of local ministers, senior Pakistani army officers, other senior officials, a number of tribal chiefs, citizens and members of the Programme.

Al Gafli said the UAE-Pakistan relations are characterised by a spirit of solidarity, fraternity and mutual respect, adding that the inauguration of the road reflects a long history of solidarity and cohesion between the UAE leaders and the people of Pakistan.

He cited the initiatives and efforts of Shaikh Khalifa to provide developmental assistance to Pakistani people in all fields.

Al Gafli said the road is strategic as it connects Pakistan and Afghanistan with central Asian countries, noting that it would ease trade exchange for local people. The road shortens the distance between Karachi and Kabul by 400km.

He referred to continuous support to the Programme by General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Shaikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs.

Regarding the role of the Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Humanitarian Foundation, Al Gafli said the Foundation plays a pivotal role in financing the roads and bridges being implemented by the UAE Assistance Programme to Pakistan. He noted that the Foundation funded the Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Bridge on Swat River, which was opened last year and the Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road.

Al Gafli said the total amount offered by the Foundation for the road and bridge projects in Pakistan was $60.9 million.

Shaikh Khalifa Road opened in south Waziristan | GulfNews.com

http://www.defence.pk/forums/econom...road-opened-south-waziristan.html#post4440249

http://www.uaepap.org/node/13236
 
In a certain city in USA if you find a pithole you just have to take a photo of it on your smart phone and through a municipality app send it to them. The municipality will recieve the picture along with cordinates and within 7 days they repair the pit hole.

In Tokyo the public will be moving around for years and will not find a single pit hole. In Tokyo the municipality personals move around searching for pit holes. They have a certain number of vehicles which cover the entire Tokyo in a certain number of days every month and they go on like this 365 days. And as soon as they find a pit hole on the road or on the pavements they fix it then and there.

Also they have a special vehicle with latest laser technology which scans the road and searches for defect in the roads before they transform into a pit hole. This "new technology is being used since twenty years and before that they used to scan the roads using special cameras.

See the attached video:


I wish to see this in Pakistan.
 
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KP to establish two modern mega cities

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has said that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is going to establish two mega cities, including one along Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway near Colonel Sher Khan Interchange and the other at Abbottabad, which would have all modern facilities.

Chairing a meeting of officials of provincial housing department at his office on Tuesday, he said that it was the vision of PTI chairman Imran Khan to provide modern residential facilities to people of the province at affordable prices.

Secretary housing department briefed the participants on various aspects of the mega city projects.

The project of a proposed mega city on M-1 will be completed at an estimated cost of Rs45.8 billion over 45,000 kanals. This city will have modern civic facilities, including education complex, medical complex, five-star hotel, commercial zone, police station, mosques, apartments, golf course, theme parks, petrol/CNG stations, playgrounds, green belts, wide roads, electricity, Sui gas etc. It will serve a population of over 602,130.

Speaking at the meeting, the chief minister directed the authorities concerned to prepare the final plan of this important project within 15 days so that it could be approved formally.

He said that the proposed mega city would be the first of its kind in the province and country. The meeting was informed that because of its unique and important location the mega city would become a hub of commercial and business activities. Public-private partnership or any other feasible mode of implementation will be adopted for the project.

Mr Khattak asked the authorities of housing department to take necessary steps for acquisition of land for the mega city at Abbottabad.

Special assistant to the CM on housing department Amjad Afridi, additional chief secretary planning and development Khalid Pervez, additional chief secretary finance Sahibzada Saeed, secretary housing Zahid Arif, in-charge investment cell Rafaqullah Babar, deputy commissioner Nowshera and other authorities concerned attended the meeting.

Meanwhile, the chief minister inaugurated the monsoon tree plantation campaign 2013 by planting a sapling at the lawns of CM House, Peshawar.

Provincial senior minister Sirajul Haq, secretary environment Saeed Badshah, chief conservator forest and other relevant officials were also present on the occasion.

KP to establish two modern mega cities - DAWN.COM
 
KP to establish two modern mega cities

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has said that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is going to establish two mega cities, including one along Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway near Colonel Sher Khan Interchange and the other at Abbottabad, which would have all modern facilities.

Chairing a meeting of officials of provincial housing department at his office on Tuesday, he said that it was the vision of PTI chairman Imran Khan to provide modern residential facilities to people of the province at affordable prices.

Secretary housing department briefed the participants on various aspects of the mega city projects.

The project of a proposed mega city on M-1 will be completed at an estimated cost of Rs45.8 billion over 45,000 kanals. This city will have modern civic facilities, including education complex, medical complex, five-star hotel, commercial zone, police station, mosques, apartments, golf course, theme parks, petrol/CNG stations, playgrounds, green belts, wide roads, electricity, Sui gas etc. It will serve a population of over 602,130.

Speaking at the meeting, the chief minister directed the authorities concerned to prepare the final plan of this important project within 15 days so that it could be approved formally.

He said that the proposed mega city would be the first of its kind in the province and country. The meeting was informed that because of its unique and important location the mega city would become a hub of commercial and business activities. Public-private partnership or any other feasible mode of implementation will be adopted for the project.

Mr Khattak asked the authorities of housing department to take necessary steps for acquisition of land for the mega city at Abbottabad.

Special assistant to the CM on housing department Amjad Afridi, additional chief secretary planning and development Khalid Pervez, additional chief secretary finance Sahibzada Saeed, secretary housing Zahid Arif, in-charge investment cell Rafaqullah Babar, deputy commissioner Nowshera and other authorities concerned attended the meeting.

Meanwhile, the chief minister inaugurated the monsoon tree plantation campaign 2013 by planting a sapling at the lawns of CM House, Peshawar.

Provincial senior minister Sirajul Haq, secretary environment Saeed Badshah, chief conservator forest and other relevant officials were also present on the occasion.

KP to establish two modern mega cities - DAWN.COM
if this is the mentality of PTI, they will certainly be destroyed in next election..people of KPK are not idiots though KPk politicans are usually idiots

What they need is to spend this money on district head quaters giving quality health education and jobs..
this would stop migration to cities and help development..
once people do get the basic necessities at district level then u might go on to spends billions on newer cities
 
if this is the mentality of PTI, they will certainly be destroyed in next election..people of KPK are not idiots though KPk politicans are usually idiots

What they need is to spend this money on district head quaters giving quality health education and jobs..
this would stop migration to cities and help development..
once people do get the basic necessities at district level then u might go on to spends billions on newer cities

The reason being is to reduce the pressure on Abbotabad and increase tourism..
 
The reason being is to reduce the pressure on Abbotabad and increase tourism..
they can develop manshera, haripur and tons of other districts ..its stupid to build new cities that costs billions..
i am doctor and hospitals are in pathetic situation..in poor countries they are much more health facilities in an ambulance then we get here in tertiary care hospitals
with 40 billion they can improve all hospitals to an acceptable level
they can build 6-7 universities
they change all the schools
they can build 1000mw hydro projects enough for all electricity of the province (our requirement of KPK iss just about 2000mw)..
its all about prioritizing ..what to do 1ST
..they are getting their priorities wrong
we have the worst education and health status in the world..
 
September 1, 2013

UAE to offer Dh367m grant to Pakistan

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development signs MoU with UAE Project to Assist Pakistan

Acting on directives from President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Project to Assist Pakistan, whereby it presents a grant worth Dh367 million ($100 million) to fund development projects in Pakistan.

The MoU was signed by Mohammad Saif Al Suwaidi, Acting Director General of ADFD, and Abdullah Al Gafli, Director General of the UAE Project to Assist Pakistan, in the presence of a number of officials.

The grant will fund three vital development projects to bolster the transport, education and health sectors.

Al Suwaidi said, “The grant, which is under direct follow up by the UAE’s prudent leadership, reflects the UAE government’s interest in extending a helping hand to developing countries across the world in order to contribute to efforts to alleviate their suffering. The UAE is interested in being an effective partner in effective development projects, in particular in the infrastructure sector which is a pillar of economic and social development and the solid foundation of growth and prosperity of societies.”

The grant includes Dh223 million to fund the construction of Makeen-Miranshah Road, which will link South Waziristan with North Waziristan running though three cities and 20 villages. The project will also include the construction of 10 bridges spanning.

Dh92 million will be used to fund the second phase of the 1,000-bed UAE Specialist Hospital in Islamabad, one of the biggest health-care projects under construction in Pakistan. When completed, the hospital will be able to serve 6,000 outpatients a day.

Dh46 million of the grant will be used to build three vocational colleges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

For his part, Al Gafli said the agreement with ADFD will boost the UAE’s humanitarian efforts in Paksitan under the directives of the wise leadership of Shaikh Khalifa, and General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. The efforts are followed up by Shaikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development.

He affirmed that the grant will boost sustainable development and economic growth in Pakistan.

ADFD started its activity in Pakistan in 1981 when it provided a loan worth more than Dh66 million to fund the building of Tarbela Dam on the River Indus to boost Pakistan’s electricity sector.

UAE to offer Dh367m grant to Pakistan | GulfNews.com

http://www.defence.pk/forums/econom...-offer-dh367m-grant-pakistan.html#post4719176
 
September 1, 2013

UAE to offer Dh367m grant to Pakistan

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development signs MoU with UAE Project to Assist Pakistan

Acting on directives from President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Project to Assist Pakistan, whereby it presents a grant worth Dh367 million ($100 million) to fund development projects in Pakistan.

The MoU was signed by Mohammad Saif Al Suwaidi, Acting Director General of ADFD, and Abdullah Al Gafli, Director General of the UAE Project to Assist Pakistan, in the presence of a number of officials.

The grant will fund three vital development projects to bolster the transport, education and health sectors.

Al Suwaidi said, “The grant, which is under direct follow up by the UAE’s prudent leadership, reflects the UAE government’s interest in extending a helping hand to developing countries across the world in order to contribute to efforts to alleviate their suffering. The UAE is interested in being an effective partner in effective development projects, in particular in the infrastructure sector which is a pillar of economic and social development and the solid foundation of growth and prosperity of societies.”

The grant includes Dh223 million to fund the construction of Makeen-Miranshah Road, which will link South Waziristan with North Waziristan running though three cities and 20 villages. The project will also include the construction of 10 bridges spanning.

Dh92 million will be used to fund the second phase of the 1,000-bed UAE Specialist Hospital in Islamabad, one of the biggest health-care projects under construction in Pakistan. When completed, the hospital will be able to serve 6,000 outpatients a day.

Dh46 million of the grant will be used to build three vocational colleges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

For his part, Al Gafli said the agreement with ADFD will boost the UAE’s humanitarian efforts in Paksitan under the directives of the wise leadership of Shaikh Khalifa, and General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. The efforts are followed up by Shaikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development.

He affirmed that the grant will boost sustainable development and economic growth in Pakistan.

ADFD started its activity in Pakistan in 1981 when it provided a loan worth more than Dh66 million to fund the building of Tarbela Dam on the River Indus to boost Pakistan’s electricity sector.

UAE to offer Dh367m grant to Pakistan | GulfNews.com

http://www.defence.pk/forums/econom...-offer-dh367m-grant-pakistan.html#post4719176

Instead of grant, UAE should be welcomed to invest in Dams
 
Instead of grant, UAE should be welcomed to invest in Dams

Have we ever thought what is the interest of UAE in giving Pakistan grants? One one hand they prefer Indian, chinese and Filipino workers over Pakistanis and on other hand they want to give grant. UAE is purely a commercial state and does not believe in doling out free lunches. Pakistan should ask itself a question, WHY?
 
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Sep 2, 2013

US$100 million gift for UAE-backed projects in Pakistan

UAE-funded projects in Pakistan received another boost as an additional US$100 million (Dh367m) was granted for health care, education and road projects.

The money, given by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, was passed to the UAE projects in Pakistan team during a signing ceremony in Abu Dhabi yesterday.

Since 2011, the team has been working on the ground with a total of $162m from the fund, building 43 schools, 10 universities and colleges, seven hospitals and clinics, a nursing institute and a number of roads and bridges.

The first phase of completion has been set for the end of this year, with many projects finishing earlier than expected.
The bulk of the money signed off on yesterday - Dh223m - will be used to complete the building of roads and bridges, two of which were destroyed during the 2010 floods.

"The grant from Sheikh Khalifa was to rebuild the bridges up to the highest standards, able to withstand any natural disaster," said Abdullah Al Ghaffli, head of UAE projects in Pakistan. "We also opened a new border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan, it is already in use. There was no link between the two borders before."

The Makeen-Miranshah road, linking South and North Waziristan, including three major cities and 20 villages, will be the first paved road in the region, the fund said.

About Dh46m will be pumped into the education sector with three vocational colleges coming soon. The 1,000-bed Emirate Hospital in Islamabad, the largest hospital in the country, will receive Dh92m for completion. Once finished, it will cater to 6,000 walk-in patients a day.

Mr Al Ghaffli said a refurbished educational institute and hospital will be ready for handover as early as next week.

"Schools that were in the form of tents and house rooftops are buildings now," he said. "Fully furnished and complete with a computer lab. This has opened the door for pupils to get educated and learn new skills. This has also helped to encourage parents to enrol their children in schools."

He said a problem before was the need to travel long distances on rocky roads to get to a school. With so many new schools being built, pupils now have better access.

Currently, the 43 UAE-funded schools cater to 30,000 pupils from across the country. "And provided pupils with all they would need, including school bags," said Mr Al Ghaffli. "These projects led to the opportunity for community development, helping families get higher income and helping people fight poverty - to see a dream turn into a reality."

About Dh60m from the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation has been spent this year and last year to provide food to 63,000 families, most of them internally displaced. The total amount the fund has spent on projects in Pakistan is Dh1 billion.
"Relations with Pakistan go back to 1981," said Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, ADFD's acting general manager. "We still have an additional $130m to spend on projects in Pakistan. We first study proposals, extensively research. We let countries present what they want and evaluate how these projects will help people and the country's economy."

Mr Al Suwaidi said the fund preferred to work on projects such as roads, electricity and water, education and health care. Its first project in Afghanistan was Tarbela Dam. The fund provided a loan of Dh66m and the dam has helped provide residents with electricity.

US$100 million gift for UAE-backed projects in Pakistan - The National
 
It seems that Pakistanis have a lots of dreams like we Indians. Make sure that they become reality and not Hijacked in between by any other internal or external factors.

I wish Pakistan a best of luck!!!!!!!!!
 
Same here, Pak. should find one item, like the Japanese with watches, Hong-Kong with plastic flowers, Korea did with nail-cutters, China's low cost assembling, Bangaldesh's textile manufacturing or India steel and IT; and run with it.

  • $ 100 Million Dubai gift is plain insulting and degrading.
Pak. better un-lock it's coal, oil and gas energy potential fast because the US's shale oil and gas boom plus China's and India's unbridled hybrid and electric power thrust threatens to turn the petrodollar world upside down in a mere 5-10 yrs. In this scenario, Pak.'s will be subject to India's vast buying power, and that too briefly. India is shifting its giant energy needs to its new found mega gas finds in Gujarat, Rajasthan and specially the Bay of Bengal. With US, Canada and Brazil turning energy exporters, EU going nuclear, solar and renewable and slowing, China also slowing and India shifting to gas; Pak.'s entry to the energy market will be sadly late. Perhaps Pak can find a market in growing Indonesia ;) .

Oz is coming online as a mega energy exporter re: coal, uranium and gas. Same with Kazakhstan, and other new Central Asian countries. Also grwong Angola, Nigeria, Sudan and other smaller countries.

Pakistan's growth is important to India because nothing gets India's goat more than a booming Pakistan. Pak wake-up.
 

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