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Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Electric bus fares go up in capital
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has increased the fares of electric buses in the federal capital. The increase in fares has been implemented formally from Sunday. According to sources, the fares of Orange, Green, Blue lines and electric buses have been revised from Rs50 to Rs100. The decision was taken due to some administrative and financial reasons. Around 90,000 passengers travel on these buses daily, sources said, adding that the CDA will soon introduce a new proposed policy of concession on fares in different categories. Under the proposed policy, separate packages will be given to office workers, students and senior citizens. The proposed concessional packages will be for people travelling on a daily, weekly, fortnightly and monthly basis and for those taking bus cards. Sources further said that work is underway on the proposed concessional packages. Notification of the proposed concessional packages will be issued soon. The authority has increased the fare from Rs50 to Rs100, which will be discounted under daily, weekly, fortnightly and monthly packages. CDA Chairman and Islamabad Chief Commissioner, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, has directed relevant authorities to ensure that comprehensive information, including the complete schedule, arrival, and departure times, of the electric buses operating in the capital is made available on Google Maps. The move aims to help residents conveniently plan their journeys from home.
Arab News
3 days ago
- General
- Arab News
Mauritanian president arrives in Madinah
MADINAH: President of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Ghazouani arrived in Madinah on Saturday to visit and pray at the Prophet's Mosque. Ghazouani was received at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport by Abdul Mohsen bin Nayef bin Hamid, undersecretary of Madinah; the director of the Royal Protocol Office in the region Ibrahim bin Abdullah Barri; and a number of other officials, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki met Mohamed Ali Randhawa, the chairman of Pakistan's Capital Development Authority in Islamabad on Saturday. They discussed issues of common interest, according to a post made by the ambassador on X.
Business Recorder
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Sector H-13: CDA seals 18 unauthorised buildings, commercial outlets
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Friday sealed 18 unauthorised buildings and commercial outlets in Sector H-13 of Islamabad. The large-scale operation, carried out by the Directorate General of Building and Housing Control in coordination with the Enforcement Directorate, ICT Administration, and Islamabad Police, was launched on the directives of Chairman CDA, Chief Commissioner Islamabad, and DG Civil Defence Muhammad Ali Randhawa. The sealed structures were found to be in gross violation of the CDA Ordinance 1960 and Building Control Regulations 2020 (amended 2023). Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
24-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Jinnah Square Murree Road underpass inaugurated: PM praises armed forces for registering ‘momentous' victory
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday pointed out that Pakistan's armed forces dealt a 'crushing defeat' to India during recent clashes earlier this month, attributing the military success to national unity and divine intervention. Speaking at the inauguration of the Jinnah Square Murree Road underpass, Sharif praised the armed forces for what he described as a 'momentous' victory over India on 10th May, saying it was a triumph 'the enemy will remember until the doomsday.' 'This victory is a special blessing from Almighty Allah and a reflection of the unity and resolve of our nation,' the prime minister said. 'Our glorious history of solidarity will be etched in the enemy's memory forever.' The remarks came as Sharif opened the newly completed infrastructure project in the capital, aimed at improving traffic flow between Islamabad and nearby Murree. The Jinnah Square underpass, which spans approximately 479 metres and features three traffic lanes, was completed in a record 35 days. The prime minister described the project as a 'nationally beneficial initiative' that would reduce congestion and fuel consumption, and benefit not just the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, but the entire country. Sharif also commended the Capital Development Authority (CDA), the contractors, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi for completing the project ahead of schedule. He urged city planners to maintain the momentum and continue developing Islamabad's infrastructure and urban landscape. Interior Minister Naqvi, addressing the ceremony, said no compromises had been made on construction quality despite the compressed timeline. He noted that additional work, including landscaping and horticulture, was still under way. 'This is the first time in Pakistan's history that an underpass of this scale has been completed in just 35 days,' Naqvi said. 'We aimed at minimising inconvenience to citizens while maintaining the highest construction standards.' Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
PM inaugurates fast-tracked uplift project
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated the newly constructed Jinnah Square Murree Road Underpass, a major infrastructure project completed in a record time of just 35 days. The prime minister lauded it as a nationally significant initiative that will ensure smooth and uninterrupted connectivity to the popular tourist destination of Murree. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Prime Minister Shehbaz praised the dedicated efforts of Interior Minister Senator Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Islamabad Inspector General of Police Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, and their teams for completing the project with remarkable efficiency. "The completion of this underpass in just over a month marks a milestone in our national infrastructure development," the prime minister said. "It complements our broader vision of a signal-free corridor from Islamabad International Airport to Murree, easing traffic congestion and improving travel time for commuters." He instructed the administration of the federal capital and the CDA to continue working with increased efficiency and devotion to make Islamabad more beautiful and well-organised. Spanning approximately 479 meters, the underpass features three traffic lanes designed to facilitate smoother traffic flow. The project is part of an almost nine-kilometre connectivity corridor that, according to the prime minister, will benefit not only the residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi but also travellers across the country heading toward Murree. Reflecting on the project timeline, the prime minister noted that just 35 days ago, he had laid the foundation stone for the underpass, which has now been completed, including associated roadwork and landscaping. He commended the project's contractor, consultants, and all officials involved and urged the interior minister to maintain this momentum for future development initiatives. In a separate address during the event, Prime Minister Shehbaz congratulated the nation on the Armed Forces of Pakistan's strategic and courageous response that, in his words, dealt a "crushing defeat" to Indian forces. "This achievement reflects the unity of the nation and the blessings of Almighty Allah," he remarked. Earlier, Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi briefed the prime minister on the project's technical details and praised the collective efforts of the CDA, Islamabad Police, and NESPAK. He also revealed that design work for the Shaheen Chowk Underpass is underway, along with plans for a new Safari Park and a chairlift project. The inauguration was attended by federal ministers Hanif Abbasi and Dr Tariq Fazl Chaudhary, Ministers of State Talal Chaudhary and Talha Burki, and other parliamentarians.
