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City officials plan a new underpass at the Margalla‑Road and Eighth‑Avenue junction to reduce waiting times for vehicles and pedestrians.
Aug 11, 2026, 4:16 AM
Faisalabad Development Authority’s Canal Road remodel faces criticism for past failures. Plan includes new bridges, U-turns and ramps, but experts urge focus on traffic enforcement and service roads.
The Express Tribune
The PAA announced a nationwide modernization initiative after finishing the Gwadar Airport at Rs55 billion and reconstructing Karachi’s main runway for Rs10 billion, while new projects at Lahore and Skardu move forward.
The Express Tribune
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Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, is still a key economic hub yet struggles with water shortages and stalled infrastructure projects. The city supplies only about 650 million gallons of water daily while needing 1.2 billion gallons. Major water, transport, sewage, waste, and security projects remain incomplete or delayed, keeping the city low in global livability rankings.
Express Tribune
Authorities warn that expanding placer gold mining in Gilgit‑Baltistan is violating environmental laws and jeopardizing the Diamer‑Bhasha Dam, river infrastructure, and local communities.
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The previously delayed Children’s Hospital in Rawalpindi now has a firm deadline of December 31, 2026, with the project’s cost up 50 %.
The Express Tribune
A federal grant of Rs4.3 billion has been approved to cover legal costs for international arbitration cases involving Pakistani power sector investors and K‑Electric shareholders. The funds will reimburse payments made by the Private Power and Infrastructure Board and the Central Power Purchasing Agency‑Guarantee and cover advances and mark‑ups.
The Express Tribune
Eight Islamic countries jointly denounced Israeli attacks on Gaza’s medical facilities and civilian infrastructure, calling them grave breaches of international law and warning of a humanitarian catastrophe.
The Express Tribune
An analysis by Pakistan’s Water Resources Authority examines a 48-year cycle of flood protection measures, aiming to inform future infrastructure improvements.
Google News - Pakistan
Pakistan Railways announced that it is conducting routine inspections across its network and has imposed speed limits on sections of track marked as vulnerable, aiming to improve safety for passengers and freight.
Google News - Pakistan
Tencent Cloud and tapmad have announced a partnership that will provide uninterrupted live streaming for an upcoming global football tournament in Pakistan. The collaboration brings advanced cloud infrastructure and video delivery expertise to fans across the country.
Google News - Pakistan Technology
A report from The Friday Times highlights underfunding and operational challenges in Pakistan’s railway system, published via Google News on August 2, 2026.
Google News - Pakistan
India’s US envoy has warned Pakistan to focus on dismantling terror infrastructure following a criticism of the Indus Waters Treaty.
Google News - Pakistan
Floods have submerged the Sardar Colony in Peshawar, Pakistan, prompting the rescue of 120 residents. The incident has shed light on Pakistan’s shortcomings in civic preparedness and infrastructure management.
Google News - Pakistan
A recent report notes that heavy rainfall in Pakistan has exposed a complete collapse of administrative functions, with infrastructure deteriorating and governance structures stalled.
Google News - Pakistan
Light rain hit Karachi on Aug. 1, 2026, causing traffic delays and highlighting the fragility of city services.
Google News - Pakistan
Roads across Punjab have become dangerous, exposing significant safety lapses, according to a recent report.
Google News - Pakistan
