Gwadar: The Gwadar Smart Port City Master Plan (2019-2025) has garnered substantial traction, launching a series of superior development initiatives in thirteen critical domains, as reported in the preeminent publication on November 21.

As per the specifics, the master plan calls for various initiatives to convert the former fishing village into a contemporary metropolis. The development of the above initiatives includes the revitalization of historic districts, the transformation of thoroughfares, the establishment of parks, the promotion of sustainable growth, the identification of prime tourist destinations, the implementation of digital technologies, and the cultivation of a labour-intensive economy.

The objectives are to lay the groundwork for social and civic amenities, facilitate the emergence of novel business prospects, and furnish cutting-edge healthcare and educational infrastructure.

Several successfully executed initiatives as part of the Master Plan contributed to the metamorphosis of Gwadar. Water supply initiatives have been implemented, such as establishing dams like Shadi Kaur and Sowd, linked to the city via pipelines.

Furthermore, establishing a sewage water treatment facility has effectively prevented coastal pollution by repurposing sewage water for irrigation.

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The USD 30.5 million Gwadar Indus Hospital, alternatively referred to as the Pak-China Friendship Hospital, is fully operational and poised to furnish the residents of Gwadar with medical facilities of the highest calibre.

The Gwadar Port has implemented a fibre optic cable network to embrace digitalization and facilitate automated customs procedures, easing containerized trade and transhipment. The Balochistan government has approved the establishment of a 2,500-acre “Central Business District” in the port city, per the Gwadar Master Plan. The Gwadar district has been designated a tax-free zone to stimulate further economic activity, and a road network spanning 280 kilometres has been built.

The approval has been granted for the Gwadar Port Breakwater expansion project, which seeks to improve berthing safety, mitigate coastal degradation, and offer marine protection.

Many sustainable initiatives have converted Gwadar into a verdant and ecologically aware metropolis. Additions include parks, green spaces, and an emphasis on urban greenery along city thoroughfares and roads.

The Pak-China Technical and Vocational Institute (PCT & VI) is now operational, providing the youth of Gwadar with advanced skill-based knowledge.

The proposed tourism strategy incorporates initiatives such as establishing a ‘Ferry Service’ that would link Gwadar and Iran, thereby acquainting visitors with Gwadar’s aesthetic and auditory delights. Cultural and festival tourism are expected to be incorporated into Gwadar’s overall tourism strategy.

The Gwadar Safe City Project (Phase I), which is currently in progress and is anticipated to cost PKR 3,325.6 million, is primarily concerned with bolstering security by implementing multipurpose cameras and optical fibre cables.

In addition, the ongoing Gwadar Old City Master Plan pledges prosperity and development for the local populace by employing skill education initiatives, restoring city infrastructure, and preserving historical sites.

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Rawalpindi: Until the next elections, the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) will focus exclusively on the Ring Road development initiative.

The caretaker administration of Punjab has allocated Rs6 billion for the RDA’s four-month budget (November-February).

The funds will be allocated exclusively for construction purposes, given that the RDA has given Rs6 billion for land acquisition for the project. The project has a total expenditure of Rs33.7 billion, of which Rs6.7 billion is allocated for property acquisition and Rs27 billion for construction.

A senior RDA official informed that the municipal organization was investing Rs99 million in the restoration of the 6th Road Metro Bus Station, which was not included in the annual development program.

According to him, the government provided the funds through the director of repair and maintenance, and the repair work was initiated at the Punjab Mass Transit Authority’s request.

He stated that although the RDA had submitted over five development initiatives to the government, only funds were allocated for the Ring Road. The civic body has no other development responsibilities at this time.

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Conversely, for four months, the government has allocated Rs1 million to the Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) to acquire land necessary for a project to supply water from Daducha Dam. Establishing filtration facilities and installing a water supply system from Daducha Dam to the garrison city will cost a total of Rs900 million.

The official stated that a total of Rs19 million has been assigned for two Wasa uplift programs, out of which Rs18 million has been specifically allotted for the restoration of the sewerage infrastructure in Satellite Town and its neighboring areas.

The project has a total budget of Rs200 million, with Rs18 million designated for the upcoming four months.

He stated that one million rupees were allocated for a Rs5.195 billion Phase-I project to construct four sewage treatment facilities and sewerage lines near Rawal Lake.

He stated that the Capital Development Authority would oversee the execution of this project, with the Punjab government contributing 35% of the cost.

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Islamabad: City administrators of the twin cities met in Islamabad to deliberate on aligning the eastern bypass proposal. Additionally, they established a distinct committee to examine land concerns in the boundary regions between Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

A meeting occurred at the CDA headquarters with a delegation led by Rawalpindi Chief Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chattha, Chief Commissioner & CDA Chairman Anwarul Haq. According to sources, the commissioner of Islamabad apprised his counterpart that the revenue department of Rawalpindi was continuing to postpone the transfer of property records for certain estates (Mouzas) to Islamabad.

Mr Haq informed the commissioner that this region was a part of Rawalpindi before the establishment of Islamabad; however, the CDA acquired land and incorporated it into the new city after the federal capital was established.

Mr Haq, however, stated that the revenue department of Rawalpindi was still handling some Islamabad estates and issuing fard, etc. He requested that the land records be transferred from Islamabad to Rawalpindi.

The Pindi administration requests that the CDA modify the alignment of the proposed eastern bypass in light of the modifications made to the beginning point of the Ring Road at Rawat. According to sources, both parties assembled a committee of additional deputy commissioners of revenue for both districts and other concerned officers to resolve the dispute amicably.

Mr. Chattha and his team apprised the assembly that following the CDA’s previously sanctioned alignment, and the eastern bypass would commence at the Radio Pakistan station in Rawat, which was also the designated starting point for the Rawalpindi Ring Road.

Nevertheless, it was disclosed to the meeting that the initial stage of Ring Road had been shifted, and construction had already begun. It commences from Banth, a few kilometers away from Rawat, in the direction of Jhelum.

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The Rawalpindi administration instructed the CDA to realign the eastern bypass so that it would commence at Banth. As per the sources, an agreement had been reached for the CDA to initiate a study to readjust the eastern bypass’s alignment shortly.

Five interchanges are planned along the 38.3-kilometer length Rawalpindi Ring Road at Thalian, Chak Beli Khan, Adiala Road, Chakri Road, and Chath. Along the route, a trade sector will also be established. The project’s Rs31.7 billion total cost is Rs6.7 billion for land acquisition.

To connect Margalla Avenue with Ring Road, the CDA will build an approximately three-kilometer road near G.T. Road in Sangjani. Concurrently, the eastern bypass will be developed to connect the Ring Road with Margalla Avenue.

The CDA board approved the alignment of the proposed 51-kilometer eastern bypass in December 2020. Initially, the bypass was proposed to initiate at G.T. Road Rawat near the radio station and conclude at Satra Meel near Bhara Kaku. Upon traversing several regions, including a portion of Kahuta, Nilor, and Rakh Tumair along Kallar Syedan Road, the road will terminate at Satra Meel on the Murree Expressway.

According to the sources, fourteen kilometres of the fifty-one kilometres fell under the jurisdiction of Islamabad, thirty-seven kilometres were under the jurisdiction of Rawalpindi, and five kilometres of the road would traverse forest property.

The road’s construction will contribute to the progress of the rural regions of Rawalpindi and Islamabad by creating fresh commercial opportunities. In 2019, the federal cabinet approved the project, concurrently endorsing an interim report compiled by a commission established to modify the master plan of Islamabad. Also, the CDA reportedly intended to establish a special economic zone along the diversion road as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

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Rawalpindi: In January of next year, the interim government of Punjab will install 350 CCTV cameras in Rawalpindi for Rs10 billion to ensure that the garrison city is adequately monitored.

The completion timeframe for the endeavour is one year, as stated by officials.

The cameras would be linked to a control center that would be established within the office of the city police officer.

According to a senior district administration official, an initial plan for installing over 450 CCTV cameras was abandoned in favour of 350 CCTV cameras to be placed in various squares and highways following a new survey.

One year will require the installation of at least 350 cameras for Rs10 billion.

As per the authorities, certain areas were already equipped with operational law enforcement agency cameras; therefore, these areas would be excluded from the new initiative.

The official stated that the provincial caretaker administration had approved the project. It is worth noting that the initiative received approval from the caretaker government during a cabinet meeting in October. It submitted a letter to the Election Commission of Pakistan in August requesting authorization for this endeavor.

Surveillance cameras will be deployed at critical locations, such as bazaars, mosques, railway stations, and entry and exit points to Rawalpindi.

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Similarly, the initiative will encompass critical bridges, police stations, prisons, and courts.

The official stated that the optical fiber would be buried for these cameras.

He stated that the Punjab Information Technology Board would install every camera before transferring the initiative to the Safe City Authority.

Comparable to Lahore, the garrison city’s secure city initiative would be integrated with the traffic management system to issue e-challans to rule violators and enforce regulations.

Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chattha affirmed that the undertaking will cost Rs10 billion. It will assist law enforcement and administration maintain order, specifically in religious gatherings and cricket matches. He added that because the district administration “rents CCTV cameras” for installation along the route of Muharram processions and cricket matches, this endeavor would also result in substantial cost savings.

In defending the necessity of this megaproject, the commissioner stated that the new technology was essential for civic facilities due to the growth of the population.

The authorities had initially intended to allocate Rs23 billion towards this undertaking.

The projected cost was substantially reduced after rationalizing expenditures and the quantity of CCTV cameras.

The commissioner affirmed that the CPO office would house the control room. “A grey structure has been completed at the CPO office; the building will be modified as necessary,” he stated.

Given that a comparable surveillance initiative is in operation in the neighboring federal capital, the joint venture between the Rawalpindi project and its counterpart in the federal capital will enhance law and order.

The caretaker administration would initiate a similar initiative in Murree after Rawalpindi.

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Quetta: Tomorrow, the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Quetta is scheduled to inaugurate a site office within the city. The authoritative Facebook page published the official announcement on November 11.

Following its ongoing obligations, the governing body has now disclosed the projected commencement date of its site office. The site office at Zero Point on Kuchlak Road is scheduled to commence operations on November 15.

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The DHA team has ensured that the administration and relevant directors attend the site office for two working days each week to demonstrate its commitment to accessibility. The purpose of this action is to improve community engagement and communication.

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