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Interestingly, all three commercial plots, measuring 1,333 square yards each, which were auctioned in the last week of March, had been cancelled and the civic body confiscated Rs5 million token money deposited by three successful bidders.



Now all these three plots have been placed in the list of commercial plots, which would be offered for open auction on May 21 and May 22 at the Pak-China Centre. “It is not a coincidence that the auction of all three commercial plots in Blue Area had been cancelled rather it is a part of some game planned by the property mafia with the connivance of CDA officials,” sources in the CDA said.



The three plots were auctioned for over Rs1.8 billion, but the auction stood cancelled.CDA Chairman Syed Tahir Shahbaz, when contacted, confirmed that the three plots would again be offered in the open auction.



He said the successful bidders of the open auction held in March this year failed to deposit the payment due against them and therefore the token money of Rs5 million deposited by them has been forfeited.



However, he said that he was not aware of the fact whether any official of the CDA was involved in any game of property mafia. “May be, there is some involvement of CDA officials, but I am not aware of it,” the CDA chairman said.]]>


Interestingly, all three commercial plots, measuring 1,333 square yards each, which were auctioned in the last week of March, had been cancelled and the civic body confiscated Rs5 million token money deposited by three successful bidders.



Now all these three plots have been placed in the list of commercial plots, which would be offered for open auction on May 21 and May 22 at the Pak-China Centre. “It is not a coincidence that the auction of all three commercial plots in Blue Area had been cancelled rather it is a part of some game planned by the property mafia with the connivance of CDA officials,” sources in the CDA said.



The three plots were auctioned for over Rs1.8 billion, but the auction stood cancelled.CDA Chairman Syed Tahir Shahbaz, when contacted, confirmed that the three plots would again be offered in the open auction.



He said the successful bidders of the open auction held in March this year failed to deposit the payment due against them and therefore the token money of Rs5 million deposited by them has been forfeited.



However, he said that he was not aware of the fact whether any official of the CDA was involved in any game of property mafia. “May be, there is some involvement of CDA officials, but I am not aware of it,” the CDA chairman said.]]> http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15088 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:34:21 -0600 http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15088
Sources said the first half of the project seems not to be completed till June 30, 2013 despite various announcements by the concerned authorities. According to sources, one half of the Mareer Chowk bridge would be constructed in the first phase, while work on the other half would be started after that. Funds for the project have already been released, they added.

One of the reasons behind the delay is stated to be Rawalpindi Development Authority’s (RDA) reliance on one deputy director for the projects while chief engineer and director engineering were not being involved in the projects.

Meanwhile, the completion of Shah Khalid Colony Railway Underpass on stipulated time ie; before the deadline of May 31, also seems to be delayed.]]>
Sources said the first half of the project seems not to be completed till June 30, 2013 despite various announcements by the concerned authorities. According to sources, one half of the Mareer Chowk bridge would be constructed in the first phase, while work on the other half would be started after that. Funds for the project have already been released, they added.

One of the reasons behind the delay is stated to be Rawalpindi Development Authority’s (RDA) reliance on one deputy director for the projects while chief engineer and director engineering were not being involved in the projects.

Meanwhile, the completion of Shah Khalid Colony Railway Underpass on stipulated time ie; before the deadline of May 31, also seems to be delayed.]]> http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15087 Thu, 16 May 2013 03:51:26 -0600 http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15087
The sources in the Capital Development Authority (CDA) the FGEHF move could cost the exchequer Rs10 billion.

“According to the CDA Ordinance 1960 the FGEHF is mandated to allot only low cost housing units and plots for government employees developed through the civic agency,” said a senior official in the CDA on condition of anonymity.

This had been the practice since the first scheme came out in 1980s when CDA built the Sector I-8.

Similarly, the Federal Government Employees Housing Scheme allotted plots and apartments after CDA acquired land to develop sectors G-11, D-12, E12, G-13 and G-14, the official explained.

However, the FGEHF had already got the plans for the apartment buildings spread over 200 kanals in G-13, altered from the CDA from ground plus three stories to ground plus 14 stories.

The price for alteration or the new architectural redesigning from four storied to 15 storied structures was roughly a colossal Rs100 million.

According to the original plan, the civic agency designed the ground plus three storied apartments only keeping in mind resources and facilities to be provided to residents such as water and sewerage, etc.

The four storied structures were standard requirements in all sectors whenever new housing scheme in Islamabad were opened/launched by the CDA to accommodate low income or junior ranking government servants.

“The four storied apartment buildings are designed in G-13 keeping in mind the available space and the basic facilities that CDA can ensure to its residents once they move in,” said the source explaining how the extra floors would put strain on the available services since the sector was not designed for 11 new floors in each building or the extra 3, 000 apartments.

According to the CDAs Estate Wing, Sector G-13 already had some major shortcomings when it came to providing basic facilities to its residents.

Besides ensuring uninterrupted supply of gas, electricity connections, shortage of clean water was the biggest problem in G-13.

“Underground water is insufficient in G-13 and its surrounding sectors. This is why the CDA will be laying a pipeline to bring water from the Khanpur Dam beyond the Margalla Hills to provide water to the National University for Science and Technology (NUST), I-14, I-15, I-16, H-12, G-13 and G-14,” the source said.

The National Reference Manual followed countrywide for building housing schemes, specified how residential accommodation/plots could not accede 55 per cent of the total space of a sector.

But residential accommodations in G-13 were spread across 65 per cent land to meet housing requirements of the rapidly expanding capital city.

With the new design of the apartments would come completely fresh, plans for sizes of roads and parking spaces also to mention some concerns, said the source.

Worst, according to sources in the Estate Wing of CDA, were also to prepare marketing plan for the scheme of the Federal Government Employees Housing Foundation once it was completed. Senior officials in the Estate Wing of the civic agency explained how government housing schemes were never marketed for sale.

“Government accommodations are always advertised through media. And only interested government employees are expected to apply. That was how 20,000 to 25,000 plots were sold in the past when the last four housing schemes were announced,” another official said.

He explained if this alteration was not checked the sector would eventually become as crowded as Sectors I-10 and G-9 where congestion had put massive strains on civic facilities – sewerage, water, roads and even schooling for children.

CDA’s Public Relations Wing also confirmed that the Federal Government Employees Housing Foundation could not establish private schemes in regular sectors but could only allot plots once developed by the CDA.

This was one of the ways to ensure low cost housing facilities for government employees of low cadres.

Secretary Housing Nasser Hyat seemed lost for words when he was asked to elaborate on the specifics of the project.

“The project was launched before I took charge of this office. The Housing Foundation is within its mandate to engage private developers to build housing units,” said Nasser Hyat in his brief comment.]]>
The sources in the Capital Development Authority (CDA) the FGEHF move could cost the exchequer Rs10 billion.

“According to the CDA Ordinance 1960 the FGEHF is mandated to allot only low cost housing units and plots for government employees developed through the civic agency,” said a senior official in the CDA on condition of anonymity.

This had been the practice since the first scheme came out in 1980s when CDA built the Sector I-8.

Similarly, the Federal Government Employees Housing Scheme allotted plots and apartments after CDA acquired land to develop sectors G-11, D-12, E12, G-13 and G-14, the official explained.

However, the FGEHF had already got the plans for the apartment buildings spread over 200 kanals in G-13, altered from the CDA from ground plus three stories to ground plus 14 stories.

The price for alteration or the new architectural redesigning from four storied to 15 storied structures was roughly a colossal Rs100 million.

According to the original plan, the civic agency designed the ground plus three storied apartments only keeping in mind resources and facilities to be provided to residents such as water and sewerage, etc.

The four storied structures were standard requirements in all sectors whenever new housing scheme in Islamabad were opened/launched by the CDA to accommodate low income or junior ranking government servants.

“The four storied apartment buildings are designed in G-13 keeping in mind the available space and the basic facilities that CDA can ensure to its residents once they move in,” said the source explaining how the extra floors would put strain on the available services since the sector was not designed for 11 new floors in each building or the extra 3, 000 apartments.

According to the CDAs Estate Wing, Sector G-13 already had some major shortcomings when it came to providing basic facilities to its residents.

Besides ensuring uninterrupted supply of gas, electricity connections, shortage of clean water was the biggest problem in G-13.

“Underground water is insufficient in G-13 and its surrounding sectors. This is why the CDA will be laying a pipeline to bring water from the Khanpur Dam beyond the Margalla Hills to provide water to the National University for Science and Technology (NUST), I-14, I-15, I-16, H-12, G-13 and G-14,” the source said.

The National Reference Manual followed countrywide for building housing schemes, specified how residential accommodation/plots could not accede 55 per cent of the total space of a sector.

But residential accommodations in G-13 were spread across 65 per cent land to meet housing requirements of the rapidly expanding capital city.

With the new design of the apartments would come completely fresh, plans for sizes of roads and parking spaces also to mention some concerns, said the source.

Worst, according to sources in the Estate Wing of CDA, were also to prepare marketing plan for the scheme of the Federal Government Employees Housing Foundation once it was completed. Senior officials in the Estate Wing of the civic agency explained how government housing schemes were never marketed for sale.

“Government accommodations are always advertised through media. And only interested government employees are expected to apply. That was how 20,000 to 25,000 plots were sold in the past when the last four housing schemes were announced,” another official said.

He explained if this alteration was not checked the sector would eventually become as crowded as Sectors I-10 and G-9 where congestion had put massive strains on civic facilities – sewerage, water, roads and even schooling for children.

CDA’s Public Relations Wing also confirmed that the Federal Government Employees Housing Foundation could not establish private schemes in regular sectors but could only allot plots once developed by the CDA.

This was one of the ways to ensure low cost housing facilities for government employees of low cadres.

Secretary Housing Nasser Hyat seemed lost for words when he was asked to elaborate on the specifics of the project.

“The project was launched before I took charge of this office. The Housing Foundation is within its mandate to engage private developers to build housing units,” said Nasser Hyat in his brief comment.]]> http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15086 Thu, 16 May 2013 03:50:14 -0600 http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15086
They said the case was registered in response to a complaint lodged by Rabia Arif, who stated that a man, in connivance with CDA officials, got her father’s plot transferred in the name of her paternal aunt.

The police said the victim’s father had land in Sari Siral Village, and the CDA had provided two plots, measuring five Marlas, to her father against the land in the village after it was acquired by the municipal authority.

She said at the time, both plots were transferred in the name of her father, but recently, she came to know that one of the lands had been registered in her aunt’s name.

On inquiry, it was revealed that the man who had played a role in transferring the land, had transferred it to the victim’s aunt in connivance with CDA officials, the police said. In response, she had lodged a complaint against the accused and the police registered a case on charges of PPC 420 (cheating), 468 (forgery) and 471 (using a forged document as genuine).]]>
They said the case was registered in response to a complaint lodged by Rabia Arif, who stated that a man, in connivance with CDA officials, got her father’s plot transferred in the name of her paternal aunt.

The police said the victim’s father had land in Sari Siral Village, and the CDA had provided two plots, measuring five Marlas, to her father against the land in the village after it was acquired by the municipal authority.

She said at the time, both plots were transferred in the name of her father, but recently, she came to know that one of the lands had been registered in her aunt’s name.

On inquiry, it was revealed that the man who had played a role in transferring the land, had transferred it to the victim’s aunt in connivance with CDA officials, the police said. In response, she had lodged a complaint against the accused and the police registered a case on charges of PPC 420 (cheating), 468 (forgery) and 471 (using a forged document as genuine).]]> http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15085 Wed, 15 May 2013 04:45:22 -0600 http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15085
The sector was launched in 1989 and the allottees have been waiting for the completion of the uplift work in the sector for last 24 years. The contract of the development work in the sector was awarded in 2005 and work was to complete in one and a half to two years time but the same could not be finished even after the passage of eight years.

The officials of the civic authority said that the development work in the sector is going on though on a very slow pace and about 65 percent work has been completed. They informed that base-work of the roads has been completed and laying of water supply, drainage and sewerage lines is underway. The officials said that possession of land for service road west and east could not be gotten so far and Land and Rehabilitation Department was not taking effective steps in this regard. Secondly, the contractor was working at a very slow pace on the project.

The allottees demanded of the CDA chairman to take notice of the situation and make sure the completion of development work in the sector.]]>
The sector was launched in 1989 and the allottees have been waiting for the completion of the uplift work in the sector for last 24 years. The contract of the development work in the sector was awarded in 2005 and work was to complete in one and a half to two years time but the same could not be finished even after the passage of eight years.

The officials of the civic authority said that the development work in the sector is going on though on a very slow pace and about 65 percent work has been completed. They informed that base-work of the roads has been completed and laying of water supply, drainage and sewerage lines is underway. The officials said that possession of land for service road west and east could not be gotten so far and Land and Rehabilitation Department was not taking effective steps in this regard. Secondly, the contractor was working at a very slow pace on the project.

The allottees demanded of the CDA chairman to take notice of the situation and make sure the completion of development work in the sector.]]> http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15084 Wed, 15 May 2013 04:43:38 -0600 http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15084
A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and comprised Justice Jawwad S Khawaja and Justice Chaudhry Ijaz Ahmed was hearing a suo moto case pertaining to the conversion of farmlands into palatial houses, even marriage halls have been built in violation of the rules. These agricultural plots were leased out to influential people and institutions in eight suburban areas of Islamabad, including Chak Shahzad, Murree Road, Kahuta Road and Tarlai Kalan.
The plots were given to grow agri-products and poultry for the local residents. But with the passage of time, these farmlands were converted into wedding halls, offices or excess constructions were made on the land.
Afnan Kundi, counsel for CDA, informed the court that the Authority wanted to restore the original status of 504 agro farms. The size originally was 4850 sq ft. But in 2004 its sized was increased to 10,000 sq ft and later anther 2500 sq ft was given to the allottees.
Kundi placed on record the summary of the decisions taken by CDA. He said notices have been issued and warned the allottees to restore the original position of farm within 45 days. He said the additional area was given without any rational and justification, which should be declared, void abinitio and reverted to its original position of 4850 sq ft.
Director State Management CDA Aslam Chaudhry told that in the early years of 70s the plots for setting up agro farms were distributed to attract the people. Later on such plots given on the recommendations of the high ups, adding after 80s the no plots were given to anyone for setting up agriculture farms. He said there are three categories of the allottees. First one was of Islamabad affectees, second allottee on the recommendation of high ups and the third category is of those who purchased leased out rights.
The court directed CDA chairman to take action against allotees, who are violating the contract and using the agriculture farms land for commercial purposes, without discrimination. The case was adjourned for indefinite period.]]>
A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and comprised Justice Jawwad S Khawaja and Justice Chaudhry Ijaz Ahmed was hearing a suo moto case pertaining to the conversion of farmlands into palatial houses, even marriage halls have been built in violation of the rules. These agricultural plots were leased out to influential people and institutions in eight suburban areas of Islamabad, including Chak Shahzad, Murree Road, Kahuta Road and Tarlai Kalan.
The plots were given to grow agri-products and poultry for the local residents. But with the passage of time, these farmlands were converted into wedding halls, offices or excess constructions were made on the land.
Afnan Kundi, counsel for CDA, informed the court that the Authority wanted to restore the original status of 504 agro farms. The size originally was 4850 sq ft. But in 2004 its sized was increased to 10,000 sq ft and later anther 2500 sq ft was given to the allottees.
Kundi placed on record the summary of the decisions taken by CDA. He said notices have been issued and warned the allottees to restore the original position of farm within 45 days. He said the additional area was given without any rational and justification, which should be declared, void abinitio and reverted to its original position of 4850 sq ft.
Director State Management CDA Aslam Chaudhry told that in the early years of 70s the plots for setting up agro farms were distributed to attract the people. Later on such plots given on the recommendations of the high ups, adding after 80s the no plots were given to anyone for setting up agriculture farms. He said there are three categories of the allottees. First one was of Islamabad affectees, second allottee on the recommendation of high ups and the third category is of those who purchased leased out rights.
The court directed CDA chairman to take action against allotees, who are violating the contract and using the agriculture farms land for commercial purposes, without discrimination. The case was adjourned for indefinite period.]]> http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15083 Wed, 15 May 2013 04:42:49 -0600 http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15083
During the hearing by the 3-member bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, the CDA informed the court that owners of 504 farmhouses, including former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, had been served notices, directing them to demolish illegal constructions within 45 days.

The bench directed CDA chairman to indiscriminately act against allotees violating the contract and using the agriculture farmland for commercial purposes.

During the hearing, Afnan Kundi, counsel for CDA, informed the court that the Authority wanted to restore the original status of 504 agro farms.

The size originally was 4850 sq ft. But in 2004 its sized was increased to 10,000 sq ft and later anther 2500 sq ft was given to the allottees.

Kundi placed on record the summary of the decisions taken by CDA.

He said notices have been issued and warned the allottees to restore the original position of the farm within 45 days.

He said the additional area was given without any rational justification, which should be declared void and reverted to its original position of 4850 sq ft.

It is worth mentioning that former prime minister Shaukat Aziz, former Chairman Senate Muhammad Mian Soomro, PML-Q chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, Senator Wasim Sajjad, former senator Dr Shahzad Waseem, Makhdoom Amin Fahim, Raja Nadir Pervez and several retired army officers, journalists and lawyers had also converted their agro-farmlands into palatial abodes in the capital.

These agricultural plots were leased out to influential people and institutions in eight suburban areas of Islamabad, including Chak Shahzad, Murree Road, Kahuta Road and Tarlai Kalan.

The plots were given to grow agri-products and poultry for the local residents.

But with the passage of time, these farmlands were converted into wedding halls or offices.

Earlier, Director State Management at CDA Aslam Chaudhry said that in the early years of 70s, the plots for setting up agro farms were distributed to attract people.

Later on such plots given on the recommendations of the high ups, adding after 80s no plots were given to anyone for setting up agriculture farms.

He said there are three categories of the allottees. First one was of Islamabad affectees, second includes allottees on the recommendation of high ups and the third category is of those who purchased leased out rights. The case was adjourned for one month.]]>
During the hearing by the 3-member bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, the CDA informed the court that owners of 504 farmhouses, including former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, had been served notices, directing them to demolish illegal constructions within 45 days.

The bench directed CDA chairman to indiscriminately act against allotees violating the contract and using the agriculture farmland for commercial purposes.

During the hearing, Afnan Kundi, counsel for CDA, informed the court that the Authority wanted to restore the original status of 504 agro farms.

The size originally was 4850 sq ft. But in 2004 its sized was increased to 10,000 sq ft and later anther 2500 sq ft was given to the allottees.

Kundi placed on record the summary of the decisions taken by CDA.

He said notices have been issued and warned the allottees to restore the original position of the farm within 45 days.

He said the additional area was given without any rational justification, which should be declared void and reverted to its original position of 4850 sq ft.

It is worth mentioning that former prime minister Shaukat Aziz, former Chairman Senate Muhammad Mian Soomro, PML-Q chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, Senator Wasim Sajjad, former senator Dr Shahzad Waseem, Makhdoom Amin Fahim, Raja Nadir Pervez and several retired army officers, journalists and lawyers had also converted their agro-farmlands into palatial abodes in the capital.

These agricultural plots were leased out to influential people and institutions in eight suburban areas of Islamabad, including Chak Shahzad, Murree Road, Kahuta Road and Tarlai Kalan.

The plots were given to grow agri-products and poultry for the local residents.

But with the passage of time, these farmlands were converted into wedding halls or offices.

Earlier, Director State Management at CDA Aslam Chaudhry said that in the early years of 70s, the plots for setting up agro farms were distributed to attract people.

Later on such plots given on the recommendations of the high ups, adding after 80s no plots were given to anyone for setting up agriculture farms.

He said there are three categories of the allottees. First one was of Islamabad affectees, second includes allottees on the recommendation of high ups and the third category is of those who purchased leased out rights. The case was adjourned for one month.]]> http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15082 Wed, 15 May 2013 04:42:24 -0600 http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15082
The Multan Development Authority (MDA) is going to launch a 1,000-acre housing project called Allama Iqbal Town under a public-private partnership initiative, a press release said on Tuesday.

A meeting was organised to get feedback from the stakeholders.

District Officer (Human Resource) Kausar Khan and Finance Director Tauqir Elahi presided over the meeting. They told the land owners that land will not be acquired against their wishes. The two officials said that the land owners would have the option to sell their land to MDA under Land Acquisition Act at the current rate or to get plots after development.

The land owners shared their reservations with the MDA officials and were assured that their apprehensions would be addressed by the district administration.

Khan said the scheme would be designed in a way to make it affordable for middle class families.

Anti-encroachment drive

The district administration has launched an operation against encroachments on 13 roads of the city.

A press release issued on Tuesday said that District Coordination Officer Syed Gulzar Hussain Shah had declared 13 roads in A-category and had directed the officials to remove encroachments from there.

Later on Tuesday, Town Municipal Officer Sardar Naseer fined two encroachers Rs6,500 each at Water Works Road. Their carts were impounded by the district officers. The TMO warned encroachers saying that cases would be registered against them if their stalls were not removed in 24 hours.]]>
The Multan Development Authority (MDA) is going to launch a 1,000-acre housing project called Allama Iqbal Town under a public-private partnership initiative, a press release said on Tuesday.

A meeting was organised to get feedback from the stakeholders.

District Officer (Human Resource) Kausar Khan and Finance Director Tauqir Elahi presided over the meeting. They told the land owners that land will not be acquired against their wishes. The two officials said that the land owners would have the option to sell their land to MDA under Land Acquisition Act at the current rate or to get plots after development.

The land owners shared their reservations with the MDA officials and were assured that their apprehensions would be addressed by the district administration.

Khan said the scheme would be designed in a way to make it affordable for middle class families.

Anti-encroachment drive

The district administration has launched an operation against encroachments on 13 roads of the city.

A press release issued on Tuesday said that District Coordination Officer Syed Gulzar Hussain Shah had declared 13 roads in A-category and had directed the officials to remove encroachments from there.

Later on Tuesday, Town Municipal Officer Sardar Naseer fined two encroachers Rs6,500 each at Water Works Road. Their carts were impounded by the district officers. The TMO warned encroachers saying that cases would be registered against them if their stalls were not removed in 24 hours.]]> http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15081 Mon, 13 May 2013 03:58:42 -0600 http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15081
LDA Director General Dr Ijaz Munir has directed the officers concerned to start working without delay for restoring routine functioning of LDA. He has urged them to strive with vigour for meeting the challenge of rebuilding the organisation. He was chairing a meeting at LDA office Johar Town on Sunday which was attended by LDA Additional Director General (HQ) Mariam Kayani and other officers concerned]]>
LDA Director General Dr Ijaz Munir has directed the officers concerned to start working without delay for restoring routine functioning of LDA. He has urged them to strive with vigour for meeting the challenge of rebuilding the organisation. He was chairing a meeting at LDA office Johar Town on Sunday which was attended by LDA Additional Director General (HQ) Mariam Kayani and other officers concerned]]> http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15080 Mon, 13 May 2013 02:00:35 -0600 http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15080
The schemes were approved in the 33rd meeting of Provincial Development working Party of current fiscal year 2012-13 presided over by the Punjab Planning and Development Board Chairman, Sohail Ahmad, a spokesman said on Sunday.

All these were revised on-going development schemes and to avoid delay and to protect from the inflation rate in the estimated cost of the schemes, these schemes were considered in the PDWP’s meeting and were also approved for completion within its time limit by the provincial development forum.

The schemes included: completion of DHQ building for conversion into kidney centre Multan at a cost of Rs.877.689 million, construction of Pandori Dam in district Jhelum at a cost of Rs. 656.939 million, construction of Chahan Dam project in district Rawalpindi (revised) at a cost of Rs.1567.429 million, capacity building and strengthening of Mines and Minerals Department (PC-II) at a cost of Rs. 70.339 million, project to resolve traffic problems at Kalma Chowk intersection Ferozepur Road Lahore (revised) at a cost of Rs. 2110.315 million.

Dualisation of Kasur Depalpur Carriageway section from km 0.00 to 101.30 in District Kasur & Okara at a cost of Rs. 5321.353 million, construction of road from Sangla Hill to Shahkot in district Nankana Sahib (length-19.91 km) (2nd revised) at a cost of Rs. 311.828 million, Dualisation of Eastern Side Bypass in district Gujranwala (3rd revised) at a cost of Rs. 935.585 million, widening/improvement of road from Gujranwala Bypass Awan Chowk to Baghwala Chowk via Nowshera Virkan Karyal Road in district Gujranwala (3rd revised) at a cost of Rs. 341.621 million, widening/improvement of Sialkot Eminabad Road in district Sialkot & Gujranwala (2nd Revised) at a cost of Rs. 1063.535 million.

Dualisation of Gujranwala Sialkot Road section Gujranwala to Daska in district Gujranwala & Sialkot (3rd Revised) at a cost of Rs. 2171.178 million, Construction of road from Sialkot at (Sublime Chowk) to Wazirabad (dual carriageway) in district Sialkot (3rd revised) at a cost of Rs. 1348.651 million.

Construction/improvement dual carriageway from Bijli Garh to District Complex Narowal via Jassar in District Narowal (revised) at a cost of Rs. 412.801 million, construction of underpass along canal at Abdullahpur Chowk (revised) at a cost of Rs. 1240.459 million, widening/improvement of 18-Hazari Fateh Pur Road in District Jhang (revised) at a cost of Rs. 945.807 million, widening/improvement of road from Hasilpur to Bahawalnagar district Bahawalpu/Bahawalnagar (revised) at the cost of Rs. 2027.805 million.

Widening/improvement of road from Vehari to Kacha Khu Road in district Vehari/Khanewal (revised) at a cost of Rs. 522.481 million, rehabilitation of Raiwind-Manga Road in District Lahore at a cost of Rs.371.651 million, widening/improvement of Chour Chowk on GT Road (N-5) Rawalpindi (revised) at a cost of Rs. 412.968 million, Dualisation of Gujranwala-Sialkot Road (Section Daska Sialkot) in District Sialkot (revised) at a cost of Rs.2980.961 million and establishment of Strategic Planning Unit & Project Management Units in C&W Department.(PC-II) (revised) at a cost of Rs. 26.112 million]]>
The schemes were approved in the 33rd meeting of Provincial Development working Party of current fiscal year 2012-13 presided over by the Punjab Planning and Development Board Chairman, Sohail Ahmad, a spokesman said on Sunday.

All these were revised on-going development schemes and to avoid delay and to protect from the inflation rate in the estimated cost of the schemes, these schemes were considered in the PDWP’s meeting and were also approved for completion within its time limit by the provincial development forum.

The schemes included: completion of DHQ building for conversion into kidney centre Multan at a cost of Rs.877.689 million, construction of Pandori Dam in district Jhelum at a cost of Rs. 656.939 million, construction of Chahan Dam project in district Rawalpindi (revised) at a cost of Rs.1567.429 million, capacity building and strengthening of Mines and Minerals Department (PC-II) at a cost of Rs. 70.339 million, project to resolve traffic problems at Kalma Chowk intersection Ferozepur Road Lahore (revised) at a cost of Rs. 2110.315 million.

Dualisation of Kasur Depalpur Carriageway section from km 0.00 to 101.30 in District Kasur & Okara at a cost of Rs. 5321.353 million, construction of road from Sangla Hill to Shahkot in district Nankana Sahib (length-19.91 km) (2nd revised) at a cost of Rs. 311.828 million, Dualisation of Eastern Side Bypass in district Gujranwala (3rd revised) at a cost of Rs. 935.585 million, widening/improvement of road from Gujranwala Bypass Awan Chowk to Baghwala Chowk via Nowshera Virkan Karyal Road in district Gujranwala (3rd revised) at a cost of Rs. 341.621 million, widening/improvement of Sialkot Eminabad Road in district Sialkot & Gujranwala (2nd Revised) at a cost of Rs. 1063.535 million.

Dualisation of Gujranwala Sialkot Road section Gujranwala to Daska in district Gujranwala & Sialkot (3rd Revised) at a cost of Rs. 2171.178 million, Construction of road from Sialkot at (Sublime Chowk) to Wazirabad (dual carriageway) in district Sialkot (3rd revised) at a cost of Rs. 1348.651 million.

Construction/improvement dual carriageway from Bijli Garh to District Complex Narowal via Jassar in District Narowal (revised) at a cost of Rs. 412.801 million, construction of underpass along canal at Abdullahpur Chowk (revised) at a cost of Rs. 1240.459 million, widening/improvement of 18-Hazari Fateh Pur Road in District Jhang (revised) at a cost of Rs. 945.807 million, widening/improvement of road from Hasilpur to Bahawalnagar district Bahawalpu/Bahawalnagar (revised) at the cost of Rs. 2027.805 million.

Widening/improvement of road from Vehari to Kacha Khu Road in district Vehari/Khanewal (revised) at a cost of Rs. 522.481 million, rehabilitation of Raiwind-Manga Road in District Lahore at a cost of Rs.371.651 million, widening/improvement of Chour Chowk on GT Road (N-5) Rawalpindi (revised) at a cost of Rs. 412.968 million, Dualisation of Gujranwala-Sialkot Road (Section Daska Sialkot) in District Sialkot (revised) at a cost of Rs.2980.961 million and establishment of Strategic Planning Unit & Project Management Units in C&W Department.(PC-II) (revised) at a cost of Rs. 26.112 million]]> http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15079 Sun, 12 May 2013 23:22:34 -0600 http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15079
Directives have been issued to give final shape to layout plans of both these sectors. CDA will open these two sectors and allocate residential plots following the completion of home work.

CDA chairman Syed Tahir Shahbaz has directed director member planning and design Syed Mustafin Kazmi to finalize lay out plan of sectors C-15 and C-16 as soon as possible. He also directed member statement management Shaista Sohail to complete survey as early as possible with respect to payment of compensation of houses to the affectees so that award could be worked out]]>
Directives have been issued to give final shape to layout plans of both these sectors. CDA will open these two sectors and allocate residential plots following the completion of home work.

CDA chairman Syed Tahir Shahbaz has directed director member planning and design Syed Mustafin Kazmi to finalize lay out plan of sectors C-15 and C-16 as soon as possible. He also directed member statement management Shaista Sohail to complete survey as early as possible with respect to payment of compensation of houses to the affectees so that award could be worked out]]> http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15078 Thu, 09 May 2013 23:27:25 -0600 http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15078
The Treasury Department will issue funds of Rs3 million to City District Government, Lahore (CDGL). Before this, CDGL had already sent a summary to release Rs7 million. Moreover, on 2nd February 2012, it was also suggested to release funds for Gawalmandi Food Street after the recollection of loan released for Fort Road Food Street. Funds will be transferred to SDA account of DCO.]]>
The Treasury Department will issue funds of Rs3 million to City District Government, Lahore (CDGL). Before this, CDGL had already sent a summary to release Rs7 million. Moreover, on 2nd February 2012, it was also suggested to release funds for Gawalmandi Food Street after the recollection of loan released for Fort Road Food Street. Funds will be transferred to SDA account of DCO.]]> http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15077 Thu, 09 May 2013 23:22:21 -0600 http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15077
CDA Sources said that it is difficult problem to be solved because some officers in CDA are conniving with the owners and the latter have merged the illegally occupied land in the sphere of society.

Whenever the CDA issues No Objection Certificate (NOC), it is clearly mentioned therein that no illegal extension of land be made and the land lying around the societies is owned by CDA.

But owners of the private housing society are not complying with the rules and regulations of CDA. They are selling the land, which they have illegally occupied and made part of their societies.

Sources said that last week, Islamabad High Court constituted a judicial commission to investigate the matter while the commission directed the chairman of CDA to provide a detailed report about those who were involved in these unlawful activities.]]>
CDA Sources said that it is difficult problem to be solved because some officers in CDA are conniving with the owners and the latter have merged the illegally occupied land in the sphere of society.

Whenever the CDA issues No Objection Certificate (NOC), it is clearly mentioned therein that no illegal extension of land be made and the land lying around the societies is owned by CDA.

But owners of the private housing society are not complying with the rules and regulations of CDA. They are selling the land, which they have illegally occupied and made part of their societies.

Sources said that last week, Islamabad High Court constituted a judicial commission to investigate the matter while the commission directed the chairman of CDA to provide a detailed report about those who were involved in these unlawful activities.]]> http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15076 Thu, 09 May 2013 23:21:43 -0600 http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15076
While the Capital Development Authority (CDA) is planning to hold the fourth land auction to meet recurring expenditures in the third week of May, the civic agency’s board is considering several ideas in a bid to diversify its revenue stream.

The two-day auction of commercial and residential plots across the capital is planned for May 21 and 22. Around 32 commercial plots have been marked, but the CDA board has yet to finalise the number of plots to be auctioned.

CDA received bids worth Rs3.24 billion against seven commercial and 38 residential plots during the last auction held in March, while two auctions held in 2012 were not too successful, netting Rs2.8 billion and Rs1.09 billion respectively.

Meanwhile, CDA Member Estate Shaista Sohail said a draft of proposals to generate rental income had been submitted to the CDA board. “If approved, it will help CDA to generate recurring income to augment and diversify revenue.”

Marriage lawns

This proposal suggests establishment of marriage lawns, each catering to residents of four sectors. The facility will comprise of non-permanent detachable structures and will be offered on lease, with annual, bi-annual or monthly rent for a minimum period of five years. The lessee will be responsible for construction, maintenance of the site and day-to-day operations of the business,” Sohail said, adding that the only permanent structures on the marriage lawn would be a bridal suite, washrooms, a store, a temporary kitchen and a car park.

Specialised marts

The Member Estate said two sites for sale of construction material would be established at entry points, one at Kashmir Highway and the second at Islamabad Highway. “We have suggested to the CDA board that these sites should be offered to pre-qualified firms for 33 years.” A home décor mart will be set up along the Kashmir Highway.

Model auto workshops and showrooms

Two sites for showrooms for car manufacturers, used cars sale points and model workshops along with an auto mart will be leased for 33 years.

Cold storage and warehouses

According to Sohail, a sizeable chunk of land next to the CDA office in the I-11 vegetable market is occupied by encroachers to park trucks. “Under this plan the land will be retrieved and leased out to interested firms for the establishment of cold storages and warehouses,” she added.

Parking management system for Blue Area

A pilot project for setting up parking areas on both sides of Blue Area will be offered to interested firms on build, operate and transfer basis for 10 years.

If these plans are approved, the planning wing will be asked to earmark sites in light of Islamabad’s Master Plan.]]>
While the Capital Development Authority (CDA) is planning to hold the fourth land auction to meet recurring expenditures in the third week of May, the civic agency’s board is considering several ideas in a bid to diversify its revenue stream.

The two-day auction of commercial and residential plots across the capital is planned for May 21 and 22. Around 32 commercial plots have been marked, but the CDA board has yet to finalise the number of plots to be auctioned.

CDA received bids worth Rs3.24 billion against seven commercial and 38 residential plots during the last auction held in March, while two auctions held in 2012 were not too successful, netting Rs2.8 billion and Rs1.09 billion respectively.

Meanwhile, CDA Member Estate Shaista Sohail said a draft of proposals to generate rental income had been submitted to the CDA board. “If approved, it will help CDA to generate recurring income to augment and diversify revenue.”

Marriage lawns

This proposal suggests establishment of marriage lawns, each catering to residents of four sectors. The facility will comprise of non-permanent detachable structures and will be offered on lease, with annual, bi-annual or monthly rent for a minimum period of five years. The lessee will be responsible for construction, maintenance of the site and day-to-day operations of the business,” Sohail said, adding that the only permanent structures on the marriage lawn would be a bridal suite, washrooms, a store, a temporary kitchen and a car park.

Specialised marts

The Member Estate said two sites for sale of construction material would be established at entry points, one at Kashmir Highway and the second at Islamabad Highway. “We have suggested to the CDA board that these sites should be offered to pre-qualified firms for 33 years.” A home décor mart will be set up along the Kashmir Highway.

Model auto workshops and showrooms

Two sites for showrooms for car manufacturers, used cars sale points and model workshops along with an auto mart will be leased for 33 years.

Cold storage and warehouses

According to Sohail, a sizeable chunk of land next to the CDA office in the I-11 vegetable market is occupied by encroachers to park trucks. “Under this plan the land will be retrieved and leased out to interested firms for the establishment of cold storages and warehouses,” she added.

Parking management system for Blue Area

A pilot project for setting up parking areas on both sides of Blue Area will be offered to interested firms on build, operate and transfer basis for 10 years.

If these plans are approved, the planning wing will be asked to earmark sites in light of Islamabad’s Master Plan.]]> http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15075 Wed, 08 May 2013 01:59:00 -0600 http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15075 http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15074 Wed, 08 May 2013 01:58:07 -0600 http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15074


ISLAMABAD: Tajikistan has huge hydel power potential therefore Pakistan and Tajikistan could cooperate in this area to further enhance their bilateral relations.

Gononov S Sherali Ambassador of Tajikistan in Pakistan at Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) said Tajikistan was keen to establish direct air-link between Islamabad and Dushanbe, which would bring people of the two countries closer to each other.

He said Tajik Air flights on Dushanbe-Islamabad-Dubai would pave the way for increasing tourist traffic and promoting greater people to people contacts as well as he informed the meeting that Qatar Airline was also interested to establish Doha-Dushanbe-Islamabad air link which would also create direct air link between Pakistan and Tajikistan.

Mr Gononov said Pakistani cement and textile have great demand in Tajikistan, adding both the countries could initiate joint ventures in the areas of mutual interests, which would open new avenues of cooperation.

Zafar Bakhtawari President ICCI said there should be direct air link between Pakistan and all Central Asian Republic States as well as all these countries should support each other in promoting regional connectivity through starting at least two of their flights in a week which would help businessmen in visiting each other’s country and exploring new areas of commercial linkages.

He said both the sides should ensure liberal visa policy to enable the businessmen get visa easily and meet each other which was imperative to boost trade ties between the two countries as there was enough potential in various fields between the two countries to increase trade.

He underscored the need for a road link between Pakistan and Tajikistan through the Lowari Tunnel for connecting Chitral and Tajikistan.

The road link will help increasing the trade volume and would benefit the local industries and the population.]]>


ISLAMABAD: Tajikistan has huge hydel power potential therefore Pakistan and Tajikistan could cooperate in this area to further enhance their bilateral relations.

Gononov S Sherali Ambassador of Tajikistan in Pakistan at Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) said Tajikistan was keen to establish direct air-link between Islamabad and Dushanbe, which would bring people of the two countries closer to each other.

He said Tajik Air flights on Dushanbe-Islamabad-Dubai would pave the way for increasing tourist traffic and promoting greater people to people contacts as well as he informed the meeting that Qatar Airline was also interested to establish Doha-Dushanbe-Islamabad air link which would also create direct air link between Pakistan and Tajikistan.

Mr Gononov said Pakistani cement and textile have great demand in Tajikistan, adding both the countries could initiate joint ventures in the areas of mutual interests, which would open new avenues of cooperation.

Zafar Bakhtawari President ICCI said there should be direct air link between Pakistan and all Central Asian Republic States as well as all these countries should support each other in promoting regional connectivity through starting at least two of their flights in a week which would help businessmen in visiting each other’s country and exploring new areas of commercial linkages.

He said both the sides should ensure liberal visa policy to enable the businessmen get visa easily and meet each other which was imperative to boost trade ties between the two countries as there was enough potential in various fields between the two countries to increase trade.

He underscored the need for a road link between Pakistan and Tajikistan through the Lowari Tunnel for connecting Chitral and Tajikistan.

The road link will help increasing the trade volume and would benefit the local industries and the population.]]> http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15073 Tue, 07 May 2013 06:49:22 -0600 http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15073
The chairman of CDA, Syed Tahir Shahbaz, savours the honour of inaugurating the campaign online.]]>
The chairman of CDA, Syed Tahir Shahbaz, savours the honour of inaugurating the campaign online.]]> http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15072 Tue, 07 May 2013 06:49:10 -0600 http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15072
As per details, the AETO Excise, Malik Aslam sealed the properties in Wapda Town, PIA Colony, including a beauty and a workshop yesterday, and recovered lacs from non-tax payers and submitted the amount to the government.]]>
As per details, the AETO Excise, Malik Aslam sealed the properties in Wapda Town, PIA Colony, including a beauty and a workshop yesterday, and recovered lacs from non-tax payers and submitted the amount to the government.]]> http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15071 Tue, 07 May 2013 06:37:58 -0600 http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15071
WAPDA Chairman Raghib Abbas Shah expressed these views in a meeting with Gilgit Baltistan Chief Secretary Sajjad Saleem Hotiana at WAPDA House on Monday. The meeting was held to discuss various WAPDA projects located in Gilgit Baltistan.

Speaking on the occasion, the chairman said that the mega projects such as Bunji and Diamer Bhasha Dam will not only help stabilise national economy but also usher in an era of social and economic development in Gilgit Baltistan.

He appreciated the cooperation being provided by the Gilgit Baltistan government in implementing WAPDA projects in the region. He further said that WAPDA will fulfil all its commitments vis-à-vis construction of the projects and resettlement of their affectees.

Later, implementation status of the decisions taken on January 17, 2013 was discussed in detail. The meeting was informed that Gilgit Baltistan administration will complete the ground survey as well satellite imageries for geographical mapping of Diamer Bhasha Dam Project in two weeks. The matter pertaining to handing over government land to WAPDA also came under discussion. The chairman said that in view of the significance of resettlement of Diamer Bhasha Dam Project affectees, priority should be given to acquire land for construction of the model villages in the area.

Deliberations were also made about Satpara Dam, Harpo, Bashoo and Phander hydropower projects. It was decided in the meeting that a study will jointly be conducted by WAPDA and Gilgit Baltistan to address the issues relating to Satpara Dam. The study will also assess the future requirements of water in Skardu and adjacent areas, their fulfillment through Shatung Nullah, its environmental impact and a way forward for the purpose.

The meeting also agreed to devise a perpetual operation and management methodology for Satpara Dam Project with active involvement of Gilgit Baltistan.]]>
WAPDA Chairman Raghib Abbas Shah expressed these views in a meeting with Gilgit Baltistan Chief Secretary Sajjad Saleem Hotiana at WAPDA House on Monday. The meeting was held to discuss various WAPDA projects located in Gilgit Baltistan.

Speaking on the occasion, the chairman said that the mega projects such as Bunji and Diamer Bhasha Dam will not only help stabilise national economy but also usher in an era of social and economic development in Gilgit Baltistan.

He appreciated the cooperation being provided by the Gilgit Baltistan government in implementing WAPDA projects in the region. He further said that WAPDA will fulfil all its commitments vis-à-vis construction of the projects and resettlement of their affectees.

Later, implementation status of the decisions taken on January 17, 2013 was discussed in detail. The meeting was informed that Gilgit Baltistan administration will complete the ground survey as well satellite imageries for geographical mapping of Diamer Bhasha Dam Project in two weeks. The matter pertaining to handing over government land to WAPDA also came under discussion. The chairman said that in view of the significance of resettlement of Diamer Bhasha Dam Project affectees, priority should be given to acquire land for construction of the model villages in the area.

Deliberations were also made about Satpara Dam, Harpo, Bashoo and Phander hydropower projects. It was decided in the meeting that a study will jointly be conducted by WAPDA and Gilgit Baltistan to address the issues relating to Satpara Dam. The study will also assess the future requirements of water in Skardu and adjacent areas, their fulfillment through Shatung Nullah, its environmental impact and a way forward for the purpose.

The meeting also agreed to devise a perpetual operation and management methodology for Satpara Dam Project with active involvement of Gilgit Baltistan.]]> http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15070 Tue, 07 May 2013 06:35:56 -0600 http://www.pakrealestatetimes.com/showthread.php?tid=15070
The site situated at the busy area of Liberty Market in E-block (Gulberg) measures one kanal and six marlas and its earnest money has been fixed at Rs8.215 million, says a press release issued here on Monday.

The other site, situated at Plot No.36, Block R-I of Johar Town, measures 2-kanals and 45 square feet has an earnest money of Rs6.030 million, the release added.]]>
The site situated at the busy area of Liberty Market in E-block (Gulberg) measures one kanal and six marlas and its earnest money has been fixed at Rs8.215 million, says a press release issued here on Monday.

The other site, situated at Plot No.36, Block R-I of Johar Town, measures 2-kanals and 45 square feet has an earnest money of Rs6.030 million, the release added.]]>