Khalid Hasnain

Residents endure long outage due to fault in Kot Lakhpat grid

LAHORE: A large population in various city localities had to put up with power outage for several hours, including... Published 21 Jul, 2024 06:56am

Greenbelts become refuge for those who can’t afford electricity

LAHORE: The recent surge in electricity prices has left low-income families with no choice but to abandon ... Published 20 Jul, 2024 07:35am

Wasa to start civil work on 65 schemes soon

LAHORE: Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) is all set to launch civil work on as many as 65 development schemes ... Published 19 Jul, 2024 07:17am

SNGPL procures rotary meters to cut line losses

The data related to UFG losses in 2023-24 is being audited. Updated 17 Jul, 2024 07:49am

LDA looks to Dubai for real estate reforms

Says system followed in Dubai is paperless, ensuring 100% transparency in all property-related transactions. Published 15 Jul, 2024 08:56am

Torrential rain disrupts power, water supply in many city areas

Rainwater drained in most localities by evening, claims Wasa Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:31am

Significant ‘decrease’ in gas line losses

LAHORE: Installation of 1,470 Town Border Stations (TBS) in five major cities has greatly helped Sui Northern Gas... Published 12 Jul, 2024 07:03am

Govt mulls eliminating flawed meter reading system

Consumers term the system a fraud to overcharge in a bid to cover up line losses. Updated 10 Jul, 2024 07:54am

Ecnec to clear $1.2bn first phase of ML-1

Pakistan Railways (PR) is preparing and finalising its flagship project in three phases as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Updated 09 Jul, 2024 10:26am

Govt to transfer building control from MCL to LDA

LAHORE: The government has nearly finalised plans to transfer the building control jurisdiction of the Metropolitan... Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:16am

Analysis: Heaping more misery on the already taxed

Economists term new budget fundamentally unjust, criticise govt for burdening salaried class, ignoring those outside tax net. Updated 08 Jul, 2024 10:28am

Circuit breakers worth millions bought from blacklisted firms

Engineers point out ‘wrongdoing’ in Gepco, Mepco; ministry asks Discos to submit report. Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:56am

Chronic issue of water supply bane of Mori Gate

LAHORE: Residents of Mori Gate – one of the localities included in the National Assembly constituency of Hamza... Published 07 Jul, 2024 07:34am

France holds its breath ahead of uncertain vote

LAHORE: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb urged the business community to stop offering “speedy money” ... Published 07 Jul, 2024 07:34am

Finmin asks businesses to end bribery, pay taxes

Aurangzeb welcomes constructive criticism of govt spending, admits need to curtail daily expenses. Published 07 Jul, 2024 07:34am

Lesco finds a way to fleece protected consumers

Inquiry launched by Federal Investigation Agency. Updated 06 Jul, 2024 10:46am

Rs45bn boost for railway revamp

LAHORE: Pakistan Railways (PR) will receive Rs45 billion in installments starting from next month under the public... Published 05 Jul, 2024 06:52am

Railways earns record revenue of Rs88bn in fiscal year

Last year’s total revenue was reported to be Rs63bn. Updated 01 Jul, 2024 10:27am

Another deadline set for Bund Road project

LAHORE: The pace of construction work on the package-2 of the city’s most important project — controlled access... Published 30 Jun, 2024 07:34am

Clearance of Orange Line project liabilities Masstransit authority asks LDA to move summary to govt

LAHORE: Punjab Masstransit Authority (PMA) has asked the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) to prepare and move a... Published 28 Jun, 2024 07:42am