Punjab Development News

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Punjab government announces ‘historic’ support package for farmers​

Package includes Punjab Kisan Bank, CM Punjab Green Tractor Scheme, and Oilseed Promotion Programme

 

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Govt approved 450 km Expressway 3 Corridor Punjab Arterial Roads Improvement projects.

Corridor 1 - Chichawatni–Rajana/Pir Mahal–Chowk Azam–Layyah Expressway
Corridor 2 - M4 Chiraghabad Interchange–Jhang Bypass–Shorkot Expressway
Corridor 3 - Depalpur-Pakpattan Sharif-Vehari Expressway

The projects, with a total cost of 210 billion PKR, are expected to be completed by December 2025.

Construction on the new corridors begin within the next three months.

These projects will be undertaken in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank and the Government of Punjab.

 

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Rawalpindi to get first digitised transport system​

Project will provide citizens with comfortable travel, improve vehicle fitness levels

Zulfiqar Baig
September 01, 2024

ISLAMABAD: The first of its kind in Pakistan, a comprehensive strategy has been developed for the digitalisation of the transport system in Rawalpindi to further facilitate commuters.

Informed sources told The Express Tribune that the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) will develop the software for this first digital public transport system in Rawalpindi. Under this project, a control room and an e-tag system will be installed at the Pirwadhai Bus Terminal.

This system will collect complete data on vehicles parked at the bus terminal, including the vehicle's registration number, owner's name, vehicle colour, fitness certificate details, driver's license, route number, and tracking system.

All details of vehicles entering and exiting the bus terminal will be collected in the control room. This will ensure road and passenger safety, and only those vehicles that meet safety and service standards will be allowed to leave the bus terminal.

Following the models of Paris, London, and the United States, Pakistan will benefit from the country's first digitised transportation system. Upon the success of this project, it will be expanded to other cities in Punjab.

The completion of this great project will not only provide citizens with comfortable travel but also help improve vehicle fitness levels. Additionally, citizens will be able to lodge complaints online against any public and government transport services.

 

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced the establishment of the Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital in Lahore.

“We are committed to the treatment and care of cancer patients. We are doing our best to provide free and quality treatment to every cancer patient. A special center for cancer treatment will be established in every district of Punjab

 

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For the first time in Pakistan’s history, hybrid double-decker buses are being introduced!
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif officially inaugurated 5 new hybrid double-decker buses, which will operate on new tourism routes in Lahore.

 

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Lahore Cricket Stadium under construction ...

 

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District Multan
Construction of Flyover at Railway Phatak Chak RS, Shujabad #Expressway, District Multan.

The construction of the flyover at #Railway Phatak Chak RS on the Shujabad Expressway is progressing steadily. As of today, 21 spans have been successfully completed, while 5 spans remain for the railway section. For the piling work, 6 out of 58 piles have been completed, representing 10% of this phase. Regarding girders, 12 out of a total of 23 girders have been completed, marking 47% progress in this category.

 

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Chinese company to set up plant in Punjab to manufacture robotic agricultural tools​

December 10, 2024



A Chinese company has announced plans to establish a manufacturing plant in Punjab for producing robotic agricultural equipment, marking a significant step in the province’s adoption of modern farming technologies.

The announcement was made during Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s ongoing visit to China.

On the first day of her visit, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Punjab Agriculture Department and China’s AI Force Tech. The MoU outlines the collaboration for the development and production of robotic equipment aimed at enhancing agricultural efficiency in the region.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz witnessed the MoU signing and expressed her government’s full support for the establishment of the robotic plant. The move is expected to modernize the agricultural sector in Punjab, improve productivity, and help address challenges faced by farmers in the province.

The Punjab Chief Minister inspected advanced robotic agricultural machinery and tools and reaffirmed her commitment to introducing such innovations in the province’s agriculture sector.

Maryam Nawaz stated on the occasion, “Our commitment is to ensure the prosperity of farmers by adopting modern technology in the agriculture sector.”

She added that AI Force Tech will establish a robotic agricultural equipment manufacturing plant in Punjab. In this regard, a delegation from AI Force Tech will soon visit Punjab at the invitation of the Chief Minister.

 

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A fleet of 27 electric buses for Lahore, manufactured in China, ready to be shipped. Around 600 buses for other districts of Punjab to follow Insha’Allah

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‘Punjab meets wheat sowing target’​

Dawn
Dec 24, 2024

Punjab Agriculture Minister Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani on Monday claimed the province has achieved nearly 99 per cent of the wheat sowing target set for the current season.

The provincial government had set a target of cultivating wheat on 16.5 million acres, he said, adding that wheat had already been sown on 16.25m acres according to the data provided by the agriculture department.

In a statement regarding wheat cultivation, the minister attributed this success to the farmer-friendly initiatives of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz as under her leadership, several schemes such as Kissan Card and the Green Tractor Programmes were launched for the benefit of agriculturists.

He said Kissan Cards were provided to farmers owning up to 12.5 acres of land. He added that 1,000 laser-levellers of land would be distributed through a transparent balloting among the growers who had sown wheat on land between 12.5 and 25 acres.

Similarly, 1,000 tractors would be given free of cost through transparent balloting to the farmers with over 25 acres of wheat cultivation land.

During the cultivation, adequate availability of DAP and urea was being ensured and the inputs were being offered at lower prices.

The price of Punjab Seed Corporation’s wheat seed bags has been reduced from Rs6,300 to Rs4,500 per bag, he concluded.

 

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Punjab partners with China’s clean air alliance to tackle pollution​

By Staff Reporter | Gwadar Pro
Dec 24, 2024


BEIJING, In a significant move to combat air pollution and promote sustainable growth in Punjab, the Punjab Government and Punjab Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) earlier this month with the Bluetech Clean Air Alliance, a non-profit professional organization from China focused on the development of clean air technologies and industries. The agreement outlines a series of initiatives aimed at advancing green technologies, fostering local innovation, and building capacity within Punjab.

Under the framework cooperation, the two sides will work together to introduce green technologies to Punjab and tailor cost-effective solutions for this smog-stricken province.

 

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Punjab plans e-taxi service on Chinese pattern​

In the initial phase, the e-taxi service will launch in Lahore

News Desk
January 02, 2025

EV taxi

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has instructed Provincial Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan to implement an e-taxi service across the province, following the model of China’s electric taxi system.

The Punjab transport department has already started laying the foundation for the project, with discussions underway with multiple electric vehicle manufacturers.

Major stakeholders, such as the Deewan Group and the National Radio & Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC), have shown interest in partnering for the initiative, according to local media report.

In the initial phase, the e-taxi service will launch in Lahore and divisional headquarters, with plans to extend the service to other major cities across Punjab. The service will operate 24/7, offering citizens an affordable, eco-friendly transportation alternative.

Officials anticipate that the introduction of e-taxis will enhance access to cost-effective travel options while slightly affecting employment in the traditional taxi industry. This project is part of the government's wider effort to promote sustainable urban mobility across the province.

Additionally, the Punjab government has initiated the procurement of electric buses for Faisalabad and Bahawalpur. This initiative aims to tackle significant transportation issues, including the shortage of quality public transport, heavy traffic congestion, and environmental concerns such as smog.

The project prioritises sustainability by introducing eco-friendly electric buses to public transportation in these cities. To ensure high-quality standards, the procurement process will include a rigorous pre-qualification of firms, based on strict criteria.

Eligible firms must meet several requirements: a minimum net worth of $200 million, an annual turnover of $600 million from bus production, and at least five years of experience manufacturing buses (7.5 meters and above).

 

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Punjab to invest Rs1.5b in modernising citrus industry​

The Express Tribune
Jan 3, 2025

The Punjab government has announced a transformative investment of Rs1.5 billion to modernise and revitalise the citrus industry, Pakistan's leading horticultural export sector, according to the Pakistan Fruits and Vegetables Exporters Association (PFVA).

The key elements of the citrus industry transformation project include the establishment of disease-free citrus nurseries with a capacity of producing one million plants annually, importing new citrus varieties to diversify the industry, and creating high-density demonstration orchards equipped with modern irrigation systems.

Mobile soil and water testing units will also be introduced, while large tracts of land will be leased to investors for setting up state-of-the-art orchards. The PFVA's roadmap highlights the urgent need to address the impact of climate change by introducing modern farming practices and resilient citrus varieties.
PFVA Patron-in-Chief Waheed Ahmed said, "The citrus industry is Pakistan's number one horticulture exporter, but climate change and outdated varieties are putting it at risk. The PFVA's recommendations have laid the foundation for this transformative initiative by the Punjab government."

The project also consists of certified private service providers for specialised orchards and the development of a citrus quality leadership programme.
This programme will incentivise farmers to produce export-grade fruit while enhancing Pakistan's competitiveness in international markets.

A modern pesticide residue testing laboratory, in collaboration with international partners, will ensure compliance with global standards, while a comprehensive international market research study will explore trends and opportunities for Pakistan's citrus exports.

A PFVA delegation, led by Waheed Ahmed, is set to meet the Punjab minister for agriculture and agricultural secretary to discuss the project's implementation.
"This investment reflects the Punjab government's commitment to safeguarding our citrus industry's future and mitigating the effects of climate change on this vital sector," Ahmed said.

The initiative is not only expected to revive the citrus sector but also strengthen Pakistan's position in the global horticulture market, ensuring long-term economic and environmental sustainability.

Meanwhile, this groundbreaking initiative stems from the detailed recommendations made by the PFVA, whose efforts have brought much-needed attention to the challenges being faced by the citrus sector, including climate change and outdated farming practices.

 

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LAHORE: Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz has welcomed $700 million Chinese investment in Punjab.

The CM met a high-level Chinese delegation comprising Chengdu General Coordinator for ICT Hub Scarlett and Deputy CEO Huawei Yu Ray on Friday.

Chengdu expressed its consent to make an investment worth $700 million and she gave its principle approval.

“E-taxi service will be launched soon with the cooperation of Chengdu. A Chinese company will also establish a ‘Computing Centre’ in Lahore Nawaz Sharif IT City,” the meeting was told. In the meeting, it was agreed to establish a data and cloud centre in Nawaz Sharif IT City.

The Punjab government will provide land and building for the project. It was also agreed to establish the first e-commerce platform in Pakistan. The Chinese company will also impart training to the Pakistani youth for online worldwide trading. Smart control room, smart traffic control, smart transport, smart sanitation centre will be established in Lahore with the Chinese cooperation.

It was also briefed about the latest digital centre during their visit to China. An AI Industry Centre will also be established in phase two to introduce the youth with the artificial intelligence technology. The Chinese government will also provide assistance for platform service capacity building in Punjab. Providing assistance in local investment for the establishment of industries was also reviewed in phase-III.

A collaboration will also be made to introduce Pakistani youth with the modern technological requirements.

“We want to make Punjab the biggest artificial intelligence centre with the cooperation of China. Punjab will soon become an IT hub in the region and we want our youth to excel and surpass in the IT sector,” Ms Maryam said.

Published in Dawn, January 4th, 2025