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Business Recorder
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Digital balloting ceremony for CBD Walk held
LAHORE: The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as CBD Punjab, has successfully concluded a groundbreaking digital balloting ceremony for CBD Walk, an exclusive commercial jewel nestled in the prestigious CBD Quaid District, near CBD Lake, Gulberg, Lahore. The balloting event held by using cutting-edge digital technology to ensure complete transparency, fairness, and rock-solid investor confidence. The ceremony drew an impressive gathering of stakeholders, distinguished senior officials, and prominent media representatives, all witnessing this pivotal moment in Lahore's commercial evolution. CBD Walk showcases 16 meticulously planned 4-Marla premium commercial units, featuring 8 coveted lake-facing properties and 8 scenic park-facing spaces; all developed using the innovative Shell & Core model. This forward-thinking approach empowers investors with complete creative freedom to craft bespoke interiors that perfectly align with their unique brand vision and customer experience goals. Strategically positioned beside a breathtaking two-acre lake, CBD Walk is destined to become Lahore's premier destination for sophisticated retail experiences and world-class dining adventures. The ceremony featured the dynamic leadership team of CBD Punjab, including Executive Director Technical Riaz Hussain, Executive Director Finance Ali Nazeer Malik, Executive Director Barrister Bilal Khokhar, Director Business Development & Investment Relations Ali Waqar Shah, and Director Marketing Waseem Siddique, whose collective expertise ensured the event's flawless execution and remarkable success. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
02-07-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
CBD NSIT City: CEO CBD Punjab reviews development work
LAHORE: Chief Executive Officer of Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), Imran Amin, visited the site of CBD NSIT City, Pakistan's first and largest IT city, to review the ongoing development work. During his visit, CEO of CBD Punjab chaired a high-level progress review meeting held at the project site. He was accompanied by senior officials of CBD Punjab, including Executive Director Technical Riaz Hussain, Director Project Management Asif Iqbal, Director Construction Sameer Aftab Sial, Director Construction Asif Babar, Director Engineering Omar Hayat, and Project Manager CBD NSIT City Yasir Saifullah. Officials from Nespak, including Project Director Jamshaid Janjua, and representatives of the project's official contractor also participated in the session. The review meeting featured detailed briefings on the ongoing progress of CBD NSIT City. Updates were shared on key development components, including road infrastructure, utility works, execution of the city's master plan, and the under-construction Celestia IT & Office Tower, a landmark project poised to become a central hub for technology firms, startups, and corporate offices within the Silicon Block. CEO CBD Punjab, Imran Amin, emphasized the need to maintain high-quality standards and align all work with international benchmarks. While addressing the review meeting, he said, 'CBD NSIT City is more than just a development project; it is a vision to place Punjab on the global technology map. We are committed to delivering this with excellence, innovation, and transparency'. He further instructed departments concerned and contractors to expedite work while ensuring there is no compromise on quality or sustainability. He also lauded the efforts of the technical and project management teams for their dedication and stressed that the project must reflect the futuristic vision of Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, who has consistently emphasized the importance of the IT sector as a pillar of economic growth. He added, 'Following the vision of Chief Minister Punjab, we aim to create a knowledge-based economy by facilitating technology-driven development and providing a world-class environment for innovation.' Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Khaleej Times
07-04-2025
- Khaleej Times
Women strangle blackmailing Pakistan 'faith healer'
Two women have been arrested for murder after strangling a Pakistani 'faith healer' with a scarf after years of being blackmailed over videos he took of them, police said on Monday. The women told police they had turned to Riaz Hussain for help in removing black magic curses but he instead took compromising videos that he threatened to release. "During the investigation it was found that Riaz Hussain had been sexually harassing women for a long time under the pretext of spiritual healing," police in the city of Multan in Punjab province said in a statement. The women, with the help of their cousin and another man, strangled the faith healer with a scarf before dumping his body. The four have been arrested for murder, police said, adding that a fifth man has also been arrested. Faith healers are revered by some communities in Pakistan and their orders are followed devotedly, allowing for widespread exploitation. A pregnant woman was brought to a hospital with a nail hammered into her head in 2022 after a faith healer said it would guarantee she gave birth to a boy. Another woman died the following year after being tortured with sticks for days by a faith healer who claimed to be following an exorcism ritual.
