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Builders happy with LDA initiatives
Under the initiative, LDA would approve plan of commercial buildings within 15 days of submission
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Human development: the bigger picture
However, our world still faces many development challenges, most of which are mutually reinforcing
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A disturbing development
With elections now a year away, and with the PPP having an uncertain future in Sindh
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ICTD Conference: Moot set to tackle global development
The deadline for the submission of short papers has been set for July 4, 2017
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Punjab CM asserts the tough are about to get tougher
Says democracy is well on course and will not go off track
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Tall claims: 'PML-N committed to serving people'
According to minister, people would enjoy uninterrupted electricity supply round-the-clock from 2018
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Unprecedented : CM swells with pride over largest ADP
CM says 2017-18 will usher in a new era of progress and prosperity
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LDA plans to build ‘walk n’ shop park’
The new civic facility will have shops, a park and children arcade and other allied facilities
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Minister orders cleaning of drains
Dissatisfaction over blockage and improper cleanliness of Samanabad drain
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G-B development: Work on power projects to start soon: CM
Federal government has approved 12 projects for Gilgit-Baltistan in various areas
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Pakistan’s new development trajectory
Current federal PSDP has received the highest-ever allocation of funds in the country’s history: Rs1001 billion
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Chubacha underpass delayed for another month
Pakistan Railways has failed to provide complete engineering designs to contractors.
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Carrots for investors
Important factors considered by investors include presence of relevant infrastructure.
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USAID launches two health projects in K-P
Burns, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery Centre will be built
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Trade and production linkages – a critical relation for economic growth
New investments must contribute to value addition, improving linkages
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CM lauds government savings
Shehbaz said provincial budget 2017-18 was people-friendly and the largest development allocation presented in history
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CDWP clears Rs32.3b project for road upgrade
Overall, it gives go-ahead to 7 new development schemes worth Rs62b
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The housing crisis
Low-cost and affordable housing, depending on which source is cited, currently has a deficit of 9-12 million units
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Work on Vehari estate to end this month
Full-scale sale of industrial plots to begin after that
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A country of hope and despair
It may sound odd but several nations have actually undertaken reforms when the situation has been near desperate
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New development projects for Faisalabad approved
All development schemes proposed by the parliamentarian belong to Faisalabad had been included in the budget
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Rs 213 billion set aside for South Punjab development
Moreover, huge amount has been allocated for setting up eight Danish schools in District Dera Ghazi Khan
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Development funds see marked increase of 15%
Data highlights construction of new and existing roads is at the top of development priorities.
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Rs540m allocated to environment
Seven new schemes to the tune of Rs382 million have been announced for sustainable development.
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Rs635billion to be set aside for development
The government has increased the development budget allocation by 15% as compared to previous year’s Rs550 billion
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Railways’ new fleet of locomotives a life saver for freight sector
One goods train from Faisalabad and Multan will be run for business community
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Advisory forum to improve public-private partnership
Close collaboration of these two sectors will lead towards economic prosperity.
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FATA needs more funds for reconstruction, resettlement of IDPs
Political agent apprises media of current situation in tribal areas
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NEC approves Rs2.5tr for development outlay
However, it does not approve $10.4b current account deficit target
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Development splurge ahead of 2018 polls
Centre, provinces plan to spend Rs2.1trn next fiscal
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Laying the groundwork: OLMT project finally completes land acquisition
Steering committee chairman says safety measures must be taken during construction
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Gwadar Expressway cost capped at $168m
The step removes last irritant to the signing of a loan deal during PM’s upcoming visit to Beijing
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Development poses environmental hazards: experts
The Institution of Engineers, Pakistan Rawalpindi-Islamabad Centre held a meet to draw the attention of the public
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Provincial development suffers from lack of monitoring
Sindh calls for creation of a permanent secretariat of CCI to ensure provincial complaints are addressed
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Govt increases budget for R&D work
Investment in research and development (R&D) is a central point of economic growth
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Alibaba's Ma champions UN e-commerce drive for development
Jack Ma supported United Nation's call to use e-commerce to boost developing economies and help fight poverty
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Interference: Balochistan CM’s financial adviser hands in resignation
Alleges that P&D department was getting funds released without taking him into confidence
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The development jungle
With a mere Rs700 billion available for core development, there are going to be a lot of disappointments
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Govt depts seek staggering 250% more for development work
Demand Rs1.8tr against Rs700b indicated by finance ministry
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Four months on, Tariq Road is finally complete
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari inaugurates completed road as well as Baloch Colony Flyover on Sunday
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Discussing development: Lord Nazeer meets Shehbaz Sharif
Nazeer says Shehbaz is serving the people of his province diligently.
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Peace and development: Pakistan has made unprecedented progress since 2013, says Shehbaz
Says the government is following zero tolerance policy against nepotism and corruption.
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Karachi Package projects to be completed by end of May
Sindh CM briefed on progress of development works at meeting
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Germany announces €109 million for Pakistan
Funds will go towards deepening economic cooperation between the two countries
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'Neither is MQM-Pakistan doing anything for Karachi nor does it want others to'
Senator Aajiz Dhamrah accuses party of being an obstacle in Karachi's development
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‘Focus on research, development is key’
Explore the possibilities of opening export centres and warehouses in foreign countries to promote exports.
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Policymakers, raise your hopes and sights
The country can put itslef on a trajectory of growth that would bring GDP increase to six to eight per cent a year
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Directs officials to accelerate speed of work
'No negligence or delays will be tolerated in the ongoing construction work at the Teaching Hospital Gujranwala'
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UK home secretary lauds Punjab govt efforts for development
Ashley Rudd appreciates the province’s steps to empower women
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Dawdling development: CM warns authorities to speed things up
Shehbaz urges officials to work with greater coordination