Incentive-package for construction industry
The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, in a Press conference on April 3, 2020, announced what is termed by official quarters as a “comprehensive relief/stimulus package” for the construction…
Adoption of Shariah-compliant instruments in construction industry of Pakistan
The Construction industry plays a vital role in uplifting and developing economic structure of a country. In Pakistan, construction industry is 2nd largest industry that promotes expansion of infrastructure activities,…
Dismantling the oil industry: Rough North Sea waters test new ideas
Scottish marine salvage group Ardent is adapting the tanks it used to refloat the Costa Concordia, the cruise ship wrecked off the Italian coast in 2012, to decommission North Sea…
Construction package: cautious optimism
Building housing was one of the main pillars of PTI’s 100-day agenda. This push was earlier seen in previous two governments (PMLN’s and PPP’s) but which died down in the…
Construction sector’s massive potential — I
The construction sector has great potential to uplift the entire economy, as it generates an impressive chain of activity in more than 40 industries. Roughly 30-35% of employment is directly…
Construction sector’s massive potential — II
In order to transform cities into commercial hubs, Pakistan must: a) relax the zoning and building regulations to allow space for mixed-use activities, energy efficiency, and vertical expansion of cities,…
Construction incentives
A lacklustre economic performance and Covid-19 were compelling factors to announce a special incentive package for the construction sector by the prime minister on April 3, 2020. Promotion of construction…
Post-pandemic reconstruction
As Pakistan begins to emerge from the financial crisis imposed upon it because of massive corruption by previous governments, and the subsequent coronavirus pandemic, we need to work out a…
Eyeing reconstruction, Russia, Iran take centre stage at Syria expo
Companies from dozens of countries are showing their wares at the Damascus International Fair this week, but those from two in particular are getting special treatment - Russia and Iran.…
Protecting construction workers
Most of us have passed by a construction site and have found workers toiling without any protective equipment, like gloves, helmets, or work boots. The scene turns rather gruesome if…
