RDA Operations Slow Down as Key Posts Remain Vacant
RAWALPINDI: Day-to-day affairs at the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) are increasingly strained as several critical posts continue to be run on an ad hoc basis, hampering decision-making and delaying ongoing projects. RDA’s operational load is heavy and time-bound, spanning city planning approvals, building control and enforcement, land acquisition and management, infrastructure development, revenue recovery, complaint […]
Electric Bus Ridership Crosses ‘one lac’ per day in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to expand its electric bus fleet after ridership on the service crossed the 100,000 mark, prompting the civic agency to formally request 60 additional buses from the National Radio and Telecommunications Corporation (NRTC). Officials said the surge in passengers over the past weeks has pushed the CDA […]
Ministry of Communications Rejects Allegations of Corruption on Secretary
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Communications has rejected allegations of corruption, nepotism and embezzlement levelled against its incumbent Secretary, Ali Sher Mehsud. An anonymous application circulating for the past few days accused Mr Mehsud of authorising the release of billions of rupees from the road maintenance account under the pretext of “emergency works.” The unsigned document […]
CDA and NHA Fast Track Margalla Avenue Extension and 17th Avenue Interchange to Boost Islamabad Connectivity
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority and the National Highway Authority have intensified efforts to extend Margalla Avenue to the M1 motorway and develop a new interchange at 17th Avenue in sector H16. Both projects are being pursued as part of a broader initiative to modernize Islamabad’s infrastructure and improve connectivity for commuters traveling between key […]
85 CDA employees Removed from Posts on Secret Agency’s Report
ISLAMABAD: In a surprise move, 85 officers and officials of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) have been removed from their current positions on the recommendation of a secret agency. When contacted, a senior officer on condition of anonymity informed that the CDA management, in light of reports received from secret agencies regarding alleged involvement in […]
Building the Future: FWO’s Role in Advancing Pakistan’s Growth Vision
KARACHI: The Frontier Works Organisation (FWO), a leader in Pakistan’s infrastructure landscape, continues to transform the nation through innovation and resilience. With decades of engineering excellence, FWO remains at the forefront of projects that strengthen sustainability, connectivity, and national progress. A key pillar of FWO’s future roadmap is the adoption of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) […]
ARL HR Connect 2025 held at Attock Refinery Limited (ARL)
ARL HR Conference HR Connect 2025 was organized by Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Morgah Club, Rawalpindi. Eminent speakers and participants from widely diverse fields attended this prestigious event. This year, the theme of the conference was “Aligning Leadership, Culture and Sustainability for Workforce Engagement and Productivity”. The most significant […]
‘Plot Politics’ Takes Centre Stage as Asma Jahangir Group Wins SCBA Elections
ISLAMABAD: The Asma Jahangir Group, led by Ahsan Bhoon Advocate, has secured victory in the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) elections held on Thursday, following a spirited contest overshadowed by allegations of “plot politics.” Throughout the campaign, the rival Professional Group, headed by senior lawyer Hamid Khan, repeatedly branded the Independent panel as the “Plot […]
CDA Cancels Rs160m Tender After Work Already Completed — Probe Seen as ‘Eyewash’
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has cancelled a Rs160 million tender for the construction of boundary walls around four graveyards in Islamabad after reports emerged that the work had already been completed prior to the tender opening — a move insiders describe as a “face-saving exercise” rather than genuine accountability. According to official records, […]