CDWP Approves Key Development Projects, Including Flood Response Housing and Health Initiatives

on 22/11/2024

The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) recently approved a significant package of development projects totaling Rs 559.766 billion. Among the approved projects was the Flood Response Emergency Housing Project Phase-I, valued at Rs 447 billion. This project, which is set to be financed by the World Bank, was recommended to the Executive Committee of the […]

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Pakistan Cables Expands “ASCEND” Program to Empower Women in STEM

on 13/11/2024

Pakistan Cables announced a partnership with two leading engineering universities in Pakistan for a second round of ASCEND, the company’s flagship program aimed at promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) subjects among women in Pakistan. The program partners include NED University, Karachi, for a second time, and Mehran University of Engineering & Technology (MUET), […]

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Consultants can win projects in SA through collaborations only: Engr. Fahim I. Siddiqui

on 13/11/2024

CEO, Fahim, Nanji & deSouza (Pvt.) Ltd. (FND) Consulting Engineers says offering shareholding to bright employees of company is a secret to grow rapidly  Economy and Future ProspectsWe hear numerous pieces of news that are promising. As consultants, we do not have a barometer for the economy like you can observe in the stock markets; […]

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Govt May Open ‘Axim-like’ Bank to Support Pakistani Companies on International Projects: Engr. Khalid Mirza

on 13/11/2024

ECIL chief says Pakistan needs very serious reform on how we will survive and govern the ungovernable. Pakistan’s Economic Scenario Looking at Pakistan’s affairs from 1947 to 1970, the country’s human resource quality and growth rate were impressive. There were policies and mechanisms for implementation under which the planning process took place and businesses were […]

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CCP Recommends Privatization or PPP Model for Distribution Companies to Improve Efficiency

on 11/11/2024

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has advised the government to consider either the privatization or the implementation of public-private partnerships (PPPs) for the country’s power distribution companies (DISCOs). This recommendation comes as part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and financial sustainability within the power sector. Addressing Financial and Operational ChallengesDISCOs in Pakistan […]

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