Year: 2026

FAISALABAD: Construction work on the Eastern Wastewater Treatment Plant (EWTP), Punjab’s second-largest wastewater treatment facility, has officially resumed after a temporary suspension caused by security concerns raised by the Danish contractor and its international staff. The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Faisalabad has stepped up monitoring of the mega project to ensure its timely completion. A ceremony marking the resumption of construction was held at the project site, where Project Director Hafiz Owais Jamal formally inaugurated the work. The event was attended by representatives of Danish contractor MUNCK Civil Engineering,…

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ISLAMABAD: Industry leaders at the Pakistan Chemical Expo 2026 emphasized the strategic importance of the chemical and petrochemical sector, saying the development of a world-scale petrochemical complex could significantly reduce Pakistan’s import bill and enhance export earnings. Speaking at the opening session, Faheemur Rehman Sehgal, President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), highlighted the critical role of the chemical industry in supporting key sectors, including textiles, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, construction, packaging, and automobiles. He noted that the sector possesses strong potential to become globally competitive. Chairman of the…

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ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday reduced the price of petrol by Rs4 per litre while keeping the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) unchanged for the week ending June 12, reflecting fluctuations in international oil markets. According to the latest notification, the ex-depot price of petrol has been lowered from Rs381.78 to Rs377.79 per litre. Meanwhile, the price of HSD has been maintained at Rs380.78 per litre after adjustments in taxes and levies to offset the impact of changes in global fuel prices. This marks the fourth consecutive weekly reduction…

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has invited Saudi investors to participate in the development of three major motorway projects, including the long-awaited M-6 Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway, as part of efforts to attract foreign investment into the country’s transport infrastructure sector. The invitation was extended by Federal Minister for Communications Aleem Khan during a meeting with Prince Mansour bin Muhammad Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi-Pakistan Joint Business Council (SPBC), to discuss bilateral economic cooperation and investment opportunities. According to the Ministry of Communications, the minister highlighted three strategic infrastructure projects for potential Saudi investment:…

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