ISLAMABAD- UNS : The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs has expressed serious concern over delays, rising interest costs and alleged financial and procurement irregularities in the 765kV Dasu-Islamabad Transmission Line Project. The committee met under Senator Saifullah Abro and reviewed progress on the project’s four lots, including tendering, imported […]

By Dr Lubna Farah ISLAMABAD: The privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been challenged in the Islamabad High Court (IHC), which has issued notices to the federal government and other respondents, directing them to submit reports and paragraph-wise comments within two weeks. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir issued the written […]

By Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD: A section of the road near the Serena Underpass has reportedly subsided again following heavy rainfall in the federal capital, renewing concerns over the project’s construction quality, drainage system and long-term durability. The Serena Chowk Interchange, constructed at an estimated cost of Rs4.25 billion, was inaugurated […]