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CBD PUNJAB MAKES HISTORY WITH PAKISTAN'S FIRST LEED FOR COMMUNITIES GOLD PRECERTIFICATION

The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first development in Pakistan to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), for Communities Gold Precertification for its Quaid & Bab District from the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). The international recognition places CBD Punjab at the forefront of sustainable urban planning and reinforces its commitment to developing environmentally responsible, resilient, and future-ready communities. LEED for Communities is one of the world's most respected sustainability certification frameworks, assessing districts on key performance indicators including environmental stewardship, resilience, infrastructure, quality of life, mobility, governance and long-term economic sustainability. The Gold Level Precertification reflects the strength of CBD Punjab's master planning ap...

CBD Punjab Advances CBD Vertex Project with 80% Finishing Work Completed

The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (CBD Punjab) has completed 80% of the finishing work on CBD Vertex, a landmark mixed-use development in the Lahore Prime CBD Quaid District. Spanning 100,000 square feet, the facility comprises two basement levels, a ground floor, and seven upper floors, with parking capacity for approximately 2,500 vehicles. Major finishing works, including elevation tile installation, parking markings, marble works, and epoxy flooring, are progressing rapidly. CEO CBD Punjab Imran Amin said the project reflects the authority's commitment to delivering world-class infrastructure that enhances urban mobility and supports Lahore's economic growth. Nearing completion, CBD Vertex will strengthen the city's commercial ecosystem and reinforce CBD Punjab's vision of developing Pakistan's most modern central business district.

Descon Advances Pakistan's Engineering with Delivery to Major UAE Energy Project

Descon Engineering Limited has completed the manufacturing of two Steam Generation Packages @ 4 TPH - 6.50 Barg which comprises of Boiler Skid, Feed water Skid and chemical dosing skids with Plug and Play technology for a major greenfield gas processing project in the United Arab Emirates. The equipment was fully engineered and fabricated in Pakistan at Descon’s manufacturing facility and is now set for export to the UAE, where it will support critical operations through to commissioning. The successful execution of this project highlights Pakistan's growing capability to deliver high specification engineering solutions to international energy markets. By manufacturing complex process equipment that meets global quality and safety standards, Descon continues to demonstrate the strength an...

CBD PUNJAB MOVES AHEAD OF SCHEDULE ON CBD WALK, PREPARES FOR SECOND PHASE

The Punjab Central Business District Development Authourity (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), has achieved another significant milestone in the development of its landmark project, CBD Walk. The authourity has successfully completed the grey structure of all 32 commercial units, marking substantial progress toward the realization of one of Lahore’s most anticipated retail and lifestyle destinations. During a comprehensive briefing to CEO CBD Punjab, Imran Amin, Executive Director Technical, Riaz Hussain, informed that the basement, ground floor, first floor and second floor structures of all 32 units have been successfully completed. He further stated that only a minor portion of the rooftop construction remains, which is expected to be completed soon. CBD Walk comprises 32 commercial units of 4 marlas each and is being developed adjacent to the picturesque CBD Lake. Designed to become a premier destination for retail, fine dining...

ACCA Pakistan hosts post-budget dialogue, calling for structural reforms to turn stability into sustained growth

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) convened senior policymakers, business leaders, economists and finance professionals at its Post-Budget Dialogue 2026/27 to assess the implications of the Federal Budget 2026/27 and to examine the structural reforms needed to support sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Held under the theme ‘Pakistan: From Surviving to Thriving’, the dialogue reflected a national conversation that is shifting from short-term crisis management towards a longer-term agenda of competitiveness and resilience. Bringing together voices from government, industry and the accountancy profession, the session examined the role of fiscal policy, investment facilitation and institutional reform in strengthening Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability and long-term competitiveness. Participants explored Pakistan’s broader economic outlook, with particular focus on accelerating structural reform, widening the tax base, improving regulatory consist...

realme C100i Success Reinforces realme’s Return to Its Core Mission: Empowering the Next Generation

realme's renewed focus on understanding and empowering young people is already showing results. With the launch of the realme C100i, the brand has demonstrated that meaningful innovation comes from solving real user challenges rather than simply adding more specifications. By focusing on what matters most to everyday users, long-lasting battery life, reliable durability, smooth performance, and long-term peace of mind, the realme C100i has quickly emerged as a strong example of realme's user-first philosophy in action. A New Direction Built Around Real User Needs The success of the realme C100i reflects a broader transformation taking place within realme. The brand has been strengthening its focus on user-centric innovation, creating products that address genuine pain points faced by young people, students, first-job professionals, entrepreneurs, and everyday smartphone users. Instead of chasing specifications for the sake of comparison, realme identified the features cons...