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akistan has been consec- Top 10 Tallest Buildings in Ocean TowersP Pakistanrated with several tallest

buildings. For many years, Ocean Towers is a 393 ft high The construct ion of ta l lest 'Habib Bank Plaza' in Karachi was building, formerly known as 'Sofitel buildings in Pakistan has been believed to be the tallest building in Towers'. The building consists of reported enormously due to the the country. But, over the time shopping mall, corporate offices, cooperation of foreign investors various buildings have been food courts and business club. The and joint ventures. In this regard, it constructed in the major cities of 'Ocean towers' are located in is of great significance to explore 10 Pakistan for instance in Karachi, Karachi and was launched in 2007-tallest buildings in Pakistan until Lahore and Is lamabad. The 08. This is a 28 floor skyscraper 2013. The 10 tallest buildings in construction of some buildings has which has bypassed the 381 ft MCB Pakistan are listed as below:been completed whereas some Tower and has been awarded as the

s k y s c r a p e r s a r e u n d e r tallest building of Pakistan. The o Ocean Towerconstruction, one of which is'Bahria project was completed in 2012 with o MCB TowerIcon Tower' aimed at accomplishing a cost of 7billion rupees and it

o Telecom Towerthe height of 309 meters and 67 conforms with the standards set by

o The Centaurusfloors. This project is envisioned to KBCA (Karachi Building Control

be completed by the year 2015. o Center Point/Trakker Tower Authority) to enable the earthquake Another example is of the 'Karachi o Arfa Software Technology Park shocks. The building has been Port Tower' which is also intended o Orbit Center constructed and furnished as per to be completed in the year 2015 o Dolmen City i n t e r n a t i o n a l s t a n d a r d s o f towering at a height of 593 meters

shopping centres as well as luxury o Habib Bank Plazaand 117 floors by th year 2015.

hotels.o Chapal Plaza

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Skyscrapers in Pakistan

and assign each passenger to a project was completed in 2012. The

specific elevator to optimize their tower comprises of 28 floors

wait as well as travel time. building structure covering an area

of 350,000 sq ft. The initial 8 floors

are reserved for parking purpose

whereas the upper 20 floors are for The third largest building in corporate off ice space. The Pa k i s t a n i s k n ow n a s ' T h e consultant of the project was 'Adnan Centaurus' which is situated in Asdar & Associates' and the project Islamabad and will be completed in was completed with a cost of PKR 2013. The building boosts a height 506,216,131. The building fulfils of 110 meters and consists of three the aesthetics and sensibility with skyscrapers which are; corporate high-quality and environment-offices, residential apartments and friendly construction. The design of a five-star hotel. The building is the building was provided by a designed by British Architects 'WS leading architect company having Atkins' and the estimated cost of the international recognition. The 11 project is $400 million USD. The floors of the building are of building has 25 floors and portrays approximately 12,100 sq ft each, 1 the symbol of modern and new

Therefore, this building is uniquein floor is of approximately 11, 1000 Pakistan. The developers of

development having a shopping sq ft, 3 floors are of 4,000 sq ft, and C e n t a u r u s a r e P a k G u l f

centre 'The Mall', outlets of two interconnected Penthouse Construction, Tamimi Group of

international brands, corporate Floors covering an area of 5,150 sq Companies, and Sardar Builders.

offices, plentiful food courts and ft. the building contains Restaurant, T h e d e t a i l e d d e s i g n a n d

business club. The project was Rooftop swimming pool, outdoor construction of Centaurus was

owned by Tariq Rafi 'CEO of Siddiq thundertaken by 'China State facilities on the 24 floor. Moreover,

Sons'. The building has 4,500 sq ft C o n s t r u c t i o n E n g i n e e r i n g the building has high speed and

space for car parking which allows C o r p o r a t i o n' ( C S C E C ) . T h e reliable elevators which ensure the

the parking of more than 1,000 cars. Centaurus consists of one corporate constant circulation. The Trakker

The building does not rely on KESC tower, two apartment towers and Group had intentions to own offices

for power. one five-star Deluxe Hotel. The in Center Point Tower so that the

Centaurus is a dynamic real estate prospective buyers can be ensured

project of epic proportions by PGCL r e g a r d i n g t h e q u a l i t y o f The MCB Tower is 116 meters and

and contains 6 .59 acres of construction and subsequent high 381 ft tall second largest building in

architectural brilliance in the heart standards maintenance services. the country. The architect for this

of Islamabad, Pakistan. Every office has parking spaces for project was ‘Arshad Shahid

11 cars and 11 motorcycles. Ab d u l l a h' . T h e M C B Towe r,

headquarter of MCB Bank was The Telecom Tower is a 113 meter

constructed in Karachi and contains tall building that was constructed in

29 floors along with 3 basements. 2011 in Islamabad. The project has

The construction of MCB Tower been constructed by Pakistan

project was initiated in 2000 and Telecommunication Trust. Telecom

was accomplished in 2005. The Tower contains 24 floors and 4

building has very incorporated basements including a parking of

safety and security elements with 400 cars. The building was designed

round the clock surveillance by Nespak (National Engineering

system. MCB Tower has been Services Pakistan) Limited.

designed with exquisite attention to

detail from its furniture to signages.

MCB Tower generates its own

power by 1.2 MW gas turbine The Center Point/Trakker Tower is backed up by two different diesel a p r e s t i g i o u s o f f i c e t o w e r generating sets. The buildings development and is situated at consists of six high speed 'Elevators' Korangi Road Karachi. The building in order to provide a unique call is 108 meters and 374 ft tall. This system which can identify, allocate

The Centaurus

MCB Tower

Telecom Tower

C e n te r Po i n t / Tra k ke r

Tower

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Orbit Center

Arfa Software Technology Park

Chapal plaza

Dolmen City

Conclusion

Habib Bank Plaza

hosting the diversity of modern-day surpassed it. The developer of HBL business essentials under the same Plaza tower is 'Habib Bank Limited roof. ASTP provides a range of high- Pakistan' and its height is 101 quality facilities to the businesses meters and 331 ft. The building has operating within the technology 22 floors in the tower. The project park. was completed in 1963. In Karachi,

Habib Bank Plaza is still the second largest tower. The constructor of Habib Bank Plaza is S.Mehboob & The Orbit Center tower is located in Company Consulting & Engineers. Karachi. It stands tall at a height of The Arfa Software Technology Park

105 meters and 318 ft tall. The is an IT (Information Technology) construction of Orbit center was p a r k i n L a h o re w h i c h wa s completed in 2012. Orbit Center Chapal Plaza was constructed in previously known as STP (Software consists of 26 floors. 1985 in Karachi at a height of 101 Technology Park). The building was

meters and 331 ft. Chapal Plaza constructed in 2009 with a cost of contains 22 floors. US $55.52 million. This tower is 106

Dolmen City is situated at the beach meters and 348 ft tall. The name of front at Clifton, Karachi in 2011. It this building was changed in 2012 comprises of two office towers A number of projects in Pakistan by Chief Minister of Punjab Mian covering an area of 450,000 sq ft have been completed successfully Shahbaz Sharif due to world's and one shopping mall covering an in order to provide modern and youngest 'Microsoft Certified area of 935,000 sq ft. The project is a luxurious outlook to the corporate Professional' Arfa Karim, who died joint venture between Arif Habib life in Pakistan. Plenty of projects at the age of sixteen. This building is Groups and Dolmen Mall. The are being approved which are the largest information and height of Dolmen City tower is 103 aimed at being completed in coming communications technology park. meters and 335 ft. The building is few years. It is hoped that the It comprises of 17 floors building comprised of 23 floors. upcoming projects will reveal an with first international standard

innovative look of Pakistan to the facility in the country. This foreign investors which will help technology park is aimed at sharing making new records of tallest For over three decades, Habib Bank the IT vision of Punjab. The building skyscrapers in the country.Plaza remained the tallest building has been developed in terms of

of Pakistan until MCB Tower

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Nomee Industries started its commercial production in July, 1993. The production plant

is situated in Hattar Industrial Estate, District Haripur, KP, about 50 km from Islamabad.

The Head Office is located in I-9, Industrial Area, Islamabad. Production capacity of

Nomee Industries Steel Re-Rolling Mills is approximately 63,000 metric tons per annum

and the same will enhance upto 135,000 metric tons per annum once the third unit of

the Nomee Industry will be commissioned in the month May/June 2013. The unit is

fully equipped having its own steel-testing laboratories (both physical and chemical),

billet and steel cutting machines, a cooling bed, extensive storage yards, followed by an

independent weighing bridge. We, at Nomee Industries strictly adhere to conformance

of MS bars to ASTM and BSI standards in addition to ISO 9001 : 2008 for processes and

certified from PSQCA. For this purpose we have established the most modern

laboratories to maintain the highest quality precision standard. Special attention is paid

to the customer requirements/instructions of each particular client. At Nomee

Industries, we emphasize on customer satisfaction which can only be achieved by

providing quality products on schedule. Strict adherence to customers' specifications in

terms of steel grade, profile, and close tolerances on unit mass have enabled Nomee

Industries to supply steel to a number of projects of national importance.

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ISO 9001 : 2008 Certified

Project Highlights

Airport

l Benazir International Airport Islamabad

Flyovers & Bridges

l6th Road Flyover-RawalpindilChina Chowk Underpass-IslamabadlBRTS-LahorelPindi-Kharian Additional CarriagewaylChandni Chowk Flyover-RawalpindilPir Wadhai Flyover-RawalpindilNalochi Bridge-MuzzafarabadlPatrind Bridge-MuzzafarabadlIndus Bridge-KhushalGarhlIndus Bridge-ThakotlTaxila Underpass

Building & Residential Construction

lCentaurus-IslamabadlBahria Town 1995-2008 lNESPAK House-IslamabadlPEMRA Headquarters-IslamabadlInternational Islamic University IslamabadlKing Abdullah University- MuzzafarabadlWarda Hamna Recedencia-IslamabadlMateen Arcade-Islamabad

Hyrdopower Projects & Canals

lGhazi Barotha Hydropower ProjectlAlie Khwar Hydropower ProjectlDubair Khwar Hydropower ProjectlKhan Khwar Hydropower ProjectlNew Bong Mangla Hydropower ProjectlKachi Canal Project RojhanlLower Bari Doab Canal

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NOMEE INDUSTRIES STEEL RE-ROLLING MILLSHead Office: Plot # 431, St # 14, I-9/2, INDUSTRIAL AREA ISLAMABAD.

UAN: 051-111-123-143. Fax # 051-4441136. Web: www.nomeesteel.com. Email: info@nomeesteel.com

Nalochi Bridge-Muzaffarabad

New Benazir Bhutto International Airport-Isb

6th Road Flyover-Rwp Pir Wadhai Road Flyover-Rwp

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John Deere’s 655K crawler loader has been improved with requires a numeric pass code to prevent unauthorized operation.automated loader functions, a quieter cab, and a Tier 4-Interim In-cylinder sensors eliminate external linkage, enabling return-engine. to-dig, boom-height kickout, and bucket leveling, all activated The 655K replaces the 655C, which was the last Deere crawler from the operator’s seat by push-buttons. Boom float joins these loader built overseas as a part of the joint venture with Liebherr. standard features to help speed cycles during repetitive

applications such as truck loading.A John Deere PowerTech 6.8-L diesel engine delivers 145 net horsepower at 1,800 rpm. The 655K’s hydrostatic transmission Onboard diagnostics include a standard display monitor that provides infinite speed control, power management, live power provides real time values for every temperature, pressure, and turns, counter rotation while staying in gear, and dynamic speed sensor on the machine. The crawler loader constantly braking. monitors transmission temperature to avoid damage to the

hydrostat system. If the transmission temperature is too cold or In addition, the transmission controls allow operators to pick too hot, the associated light on the monitor will illuminate.between the V-pattern or joystick transmission control option. In

addition, the Total Machine Control (TMC) feature allows John Deere’s JDLink Ultimate machine monitoring system is customized machine response that can be tailored to meet the standard on the 655K. It continuously collects and transmits needs of individual operators. machine data for machine management via mobile phone

technology. The system provides 24/7 online access to the For example, TMC allows infinitely variable forward/reverse machine’s location, health, utilization, fuel consumption and ground-speed ranges to 6.2 mph, meaning operators have total other information to help managers better understand costs and flexibility to match ground speed to the load. Travel can also be job site performance.varied for specific applications and terrain conditions, or limited

to maximize undercarriage life. The 655K joins the 190-horsepower 755K in the Deere crawler loader line. Both units are built in Deere’s Dubuque, Iowa, factory.The 655K’s sealed and lubricated undercarriage features six

unitized track frames with mainframe-mounted planetary final drives. Optional extended-life tracks for work in extremely abrasive conditions can deliver up to twice the bushing life, the company says.

Two bucket options are available: a general-purpose bucket, or a 4-in-1 multipurpose bucket with lifetime lubricated bucket pivot pins that Deere says increase uptime by eliminating periodic service. Also, an optional, triple-shank ripper is available on the rear of the machine to help turn materials on the job site.

The company’s exclusive Quad-Cool system isolates coolers from engine heat for increased efficiency and durability. A standard hydraulic-driven variable-speed suction fan runs only as needed, reducing noise, fuel consumption, and cooling component wear.

The Quad-Cool system also features ground-level maintenance access.

The cab has been re-engineered for quieter operation, according to Deere, and has larger access doors. An air suspension seat is standard. Viscous cab mounting reduces noise from vibration while double-laminated rear window glass and complete interior sound-dampening treatment significantly reduce noise levels.

The 655K also features a sealed switch module with keyless start and the ability to enable exclusive features such as turbocharger cool-down and auto shutdown. A touchpad security system

SPECIFICATIONS

Operating weight 40,614 lb.*

Engine Deere PowerTech PVX 6068 T4-I

Net horsepower 145 at 1,800 rpm

Static tipping load 27,432 lb.

Max. drawbar pull 54,300 lb.

John Deere’s 655K crawler loader has been improved with automated loader functions, a quieter cab, and a Tier 4-Interim engine

The 655K John Deere Crawler Loader

*with standard equipment, cab with pressurizer/heater/air conditioner, standard general-purpose bucket

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Build Tech Pakistan is the largest event in Pakistan focused on the driving the need for continual development in construction Building & Construction sector, along with the substantial drivers technology due to the challenging designs and drive for of the relevant industries. This year the event is scheduled from sustainability within the sector. Build Tech Pakistan 2013 comes 24th ~ 26th May at the Expo Centre Lahore. at the right time to help bring businesses together, presenting the

perfect opportunity to expand your network, learn of new Build Tech Pakistan provides the building and construction products and discover the latest ideas.industry, an unrivaled environment to meet a variety of buyers in

one place. By attending this event, visitors will have a chance to meet with exhibitors, explore new developments and closely evaluate the competition prevailing in the industry. In addition, visitors can learn about new products, attend demonstrations and compare distinct features and prices. Exhibitions are an ideal way to promote and sell product, and therefore Build Tech Pakistan has received a warm response from the market.

The success of Build Tech Pakistan reveals that despite an international economic downturn, the local construction industry remains a significant area of growth, with numerous developmental projects in the upcoming year in order to draw attention to the development of new technologies in the region and the impact these will have on the industry.

Number of countries participate to represent the diversity of the technological resources and to share the extensive business of construction machinery. The show incorporates leading brands of the building and construction sector which has marked the unparalleled benchmark already to maintain the position of being the largest and the biggest show of the construction industry in Pakistan.

With economic and environmental hits in Pakistan, rebuilding is a necessity and FAKT Exhibitions is playing its role in renewing the local industry. With business consistently on the increase, the building and construction industry has a continual need to evolve. The increasing significance of the region's market place is set to be highlighted at Build Tech Pakistan by providing a platform to help drive business forward.

Seeking the technological expertise from what the orb has to offer, Build Tech Pakistan distinctively caters the decision makers to bring a change in the standard of living of the masses and to make them better off than before. Authorities from the government associations and cream of the crop from construction industry join in the exceptional meeting and canvass the regeneration of market trends to make the most out of the reachable resources.

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Pakistani Construction Industry is undergoing After entering into the era of mechanization, The import of new machinery brings with it revolutionary changes. A few years ago, there Pakistani construction industry is facing new new technologies also and they modify the was a time when rocks were thrown along challenges of management and finance. work methods. Currently, it can be seen that most of the roads in Pakistan and workers Mechanized machinery has been recognized there are still some types of machines that used to break them it with small hammers as an essential part of business and has are not used in Pakistan, while their usage before it was used for road building. Roads become the source of new opportunities. can enhance the pace of work. If the medium built by this method were of poor quality. Resultantly, our construction industry is and small size contractors start to use Skid Slowly and gradually Pakistan construction progressing fast to match international Steer, Tele-Handler, Backhoe Loader and industry has started importing used quality and standards. While Pakistani Crawler Dozer, they can create new business construction machinery .This import has companies are well equipped to match the opportunities. Similarly the hiring of this brought with it a revolution in the pace of work as per international standards, machinery from the rental companies also construction industry. It is now possible to challenges of financing and preventive creates opportunities for these companies as accomplish all kinds of construction job with maintenance of sophisticated construction well. This is due to the fact that these four the help of machines. Mechanization has machinery have sprung up. machines have the capacity to minimize labor reduced the work of months to a few days. expenses to a considerable extent and In order to match international standards, Today, one can see bulldozers and excavators enhance the pace of work. As all successful the firms associated with construction at work in every nook and corner of Pakistan. contractors know, speed of completion is the industry, especially major and small

basis to profits in any contract!Cheap, used machinery has enabled every contractors will have to pay attention to the contractor to develop familiarity with the kind of machinery that can enhance Contractors failing to complete projects on machinery and new methods to use productivity and accomplish more within time owing to the break down of machinery machinery continue to be adopted. lesser time. They will also need to ensure or due to other management reasons, have Institutes to train machine operators have how best they can use their past experience to pay the price of such failure to deliver, in sprung up and quickly Pakistani construction to purchase and utilize new machinery and the form of loss. Top priority of contractors is has entered into a phase where there are no enhance profitability. to mobilize their available resources within other options remaining for construction, the minimum time so that they can complete except mechanization. their contract well within time as their profit

lies in it. Simultaneously, public work departments also changed their tendering requirements because of availability of machinery. Project completion targets have also been narrowed. Government departments now deal only with firms, which possess requisite construction machinery.

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For this reason if a contractor transports his This is a major reason that contractors in machinery. If Pakistani construction industry machine for work but the machine breaks Europe, United States, Korea and Japan fails to come up to take a project for certain down in operation, something which happens export their second hand machinery to reasons, the foreign contractors will take the often with the old machinery, it puts the Pakistan and purchase the latest , modern opportunity. Today, we can see various entire project in delay. Moreover, the loss of machinery for themselves. As a result, their Chinese companies securing contracts and time is not merely the loss of a spare part or own competitive capability and productivity working in Pakistan. These were the that of time of the machine operator but a (to achieve more in minimum time)ramp up, opportunities that were available to the source of delay in the whole project but the contractors of the countries like Pakistani construction industry but certain altogether. The loss to the contractor is much Pakistan waste their time on restoration of the factors that inc lude conser vat i sm, greater than the money he spends on the old machinery and along with it, import their indifference to productivity and time frame repair of his machine. Also, the contractor has expensive replacement parts from Korea and deprived the local contractors from taking to bear the brunt of late penalty when the Japan. Thus, countries like Korea and Japan these contracts and the foreign companies contract is delayed and it also undermines his earn double profits because it helps their grabbed the opportunities. reputation. aftermarket sales, while theirs construction

It is the need of time that our contractors industry continue to be more productive , High productivity machinery is a game being equipped with the latest machinery. changer for small contractors in projects that

work like constructing side walks, trenches, Pakistan continues to invest heavily into laying foundations of small houses, pouring infrastructure. It has witnessed spectacular concrete on roofs, building community roads, growth during the last 60 years. Numerous laying pipes and sewerage. motorways and dams have been built. There

is a huge potential for more small and large Backhoe Loader is a tool that can be most dams to be built, new cement plants, oil and gas plants, refineries to be installed, housing schemes are on the rise, along with road infrastructure improvement all over the

should properly structure their companies, country. The housing shortage is expected to

discontinuing the custom of buying old remain for the next twenty to thirty years !

machinery and adopt new machinery and modern methods. They should not care about the price of the machinery, instead focus on the fact that by using new machinery how much profit will it yield. By completing a complex project within the given time without any break down, it will not only compensate for the high cost of the new profitable to even a small contractor as it can machinery but they will enjoy more profits as be used in place of bulldozer as well as front compared to risking delay in their project end loader. If required, the contractor may owing to the breakdowns and ending up with even use it as a trencher or fitter. In case of a losses. project that involves concrete work, tools like

Skid Steer, Tele-Handler and Crawler Dozer can be used to carry out several small tasks in a very short span of time. With the use of tools Pakistan and Iran are setting up a pipeline that like Backhoe Loader, Skid Steer, Tele-Handle will require plenty of civil work in the project and Crawler Dozer, the contractor can and this construction machinery will be accomplish many contracts simultaneously, brought in use everywhere. Moreover, there rapidly. are countless good opportunities in sight in

the years to come for the small contractors of Successful contractors try to keep their Considering the present state of affairs where the construction industry. But, in order to machinery in mint condition. They know that our national universities are educating a large capitalize on these opportunities, our sudden break down can cause delay in number of youngsters having degrees in civil contractors and construction industry completion of their projects. They even go on engineering, it is the duty of government professionals will have to acquire skills and to purchase new machinery to complete the institutes like SMEDA to provide them with improve output. project in time and later when the machine is business opportunities, instead of jobs.

nearing the end of its mint life, it is replaced SMEDA needs to collaborate with institutes

with a new, more productive one. like Khushahali Bank and not only guide these graduates, but also give them financial aid so they become successful small contractors. SME Contractors should be encouraged to establish Limited companies so that they can avail bank loans . A class of professional small contractors needs to be prepared in the country that meets the needs of modern construction inside Pakistan, resulting in

Pakistani construction industry professionals Pakistan emerging as a developed country in need to prepare themselves for the challenge the world.by adopting modern methods, shuttering systems of new kinds and new construction

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Contractors in Europe, United States, Korea and Japan export their second

hand machinery to Pakistan and purchase

the latest modern machinery for themselves.

Technical Universities with Departments of Civil

Engineering should start developing courses for preparing university

graduates entrepreneurship within

construction industry.

Graduate Civil Engineers Should Enter the Construction Market as Self Employed Businessmen

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S m a l l a n d M e d i u m E n te r p r i s e s participants regarding different issues Development Authority (Smeda) under related to application and approval the multi-donor trust funded Economic procedures under ERKF project.Revitalization of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

He stressed Frontier Mines Owners and Fata (ERKF) project is focusing on Association to come forward and take the up-gradation of mining sector in all lead for the development of mineral districts of Hazara division.sector of Hazara division both in

This was stated by Provincial Chief, individual capacity and cluster based up-Smeda, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Javed gradation grants under the project.Iqbal Khattak during his visit to Smeda

He also briefed participants about the Abbottabad office. During the visit, the upcoming project of Competitive provincial chief Smeda also held a Industries of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa meeting with stakeholders from both (CIKP) Project. He said the main purpose public and private sectors. The meeting of this initiative is to fill out the gaps that was also attended by Sher Bandi Khan exist between the value chains in mining Marwat, president Frontier Mine Owners and horticulture sectors of Khyber Association, Deputy Director, Mines & Pakhtunkhwa.M i n e r a l D e p a r t m e n t , K h y b e r

Pakhtukhwa, Razaullah Khan and others.It has also been decided mutually during the meeting that Smeda will work out a Provincial chief, Smeda briefed the development of project for phosphate participants on the salient features of up-gradation plant for Hazara division in Economic Revitalization of Khyber consultation with stakeholders from Pakhtunkhwa and Fata (ERKF) Project both public and private sector.a n d r e s p o n d e d t h e q u e r i e s o f

An additional 80 Million Cubic Feet per Day (mmfcd) gas supply from Zamzama and Makori fields has been added to the system of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL).

Total gas demand on SNGPL and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) system at present stands at 4.5 Billion Cubic Feet (BCF) against total supply of 2.9 BCF. While the country’s total natural gas demand stands at 6 BCF against total availability of 4.25 BCF.

The gas requirement at present stands at 1. BCF of which 0.4 BCF is on SSGCL system and 1.25 BCF on SNGPL

SMEDA Focuses on Mining Sector in Hazara

80mmcfd To Be Added TO

SNGPL System

Pakistan Railways General Manager Operation, Junaid Qureshi inaugurated Night Coach that runs between Lahore-

is being introduced on date to run on a The party has deposited Rs. 100 million for Karachi-Lahore via Faisalabad and

daily basis between Lahore and Karachi. repair of locomotives. The party will Multan.

deposit 10 percent of the contract amount The private party is responsible to bring per year as performance security to

The train has been outsourced to a private substantive changes to value adding in the Pakistan Railways. The agreement will

firm on the basis of Public Private service to be provided to the passengers, remain in force for five years and will be

Partnership at Lahore Railway Station.Pakistan Railways would provide the extendable for another term of five years locomotives and coaches with standard on mutually agreed terms and condition.

Director Shalimar Group Malik Rafique fitting and amenities.

said that Night Coach Train is consisting of Shalimar Group will have to deposit a sum

14 coaches, including one AC-sleeper Shalimar Group offered bid of Rs. 631.95 of Rs. 173, 1308 per round train journey to

coach, two AC-standard, seven economy million. They also offered to invest Rs. Pakistan Railways.

class coaches, one power van, one luggage 81.838 million in value addition services.

van, one AC dinning car and one brake van

Private Night Coach Train InauguratedThe Night Coach Train consists of 14 coaches, including one AC-sleeper coach, two AC-standard, seven economy class coaches, one power van, one luggage van, one AC dinning car and one brake van

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More than 500 villages will be electrified though promotion of clean “New energy policy of the government also envisages the harnessing and renewable solar energy through photovoltaic process. of this new and clean source of energy to support conventional

methods”.Director General Pakistan Council of Renewable Energy Technologies (PCRET) Khalid Islam said that social and political struggle for The basic objective of this project is up gradation of silicon crystal economic development cannot be fully realized without active growing and wafering, cell fabrication and lamination facilities. It will support and cooperation of research and development enhance the indigenous production of solar cells and modules up to organizations. He said leadership at all levels have to enhance and 80 kW per annum along with promotion of clean and renewable solar promote science and technology (S&T) in tangible shape. energy through photovoltaic process.

“Government is fully aware of the need and necessity of Photovoltaic (PV) is a clean and environment friendly technology that development of S&T infrastructure, strengthening of the research converts the sun energy directly into electric power. DG PCRET said and development institutions and raising the educational standards,” during last five years, the PV sector has seen a growth rate of about he added. 50% per year. There is now awakening realization in Pakistan about

the importance of the use of PV, for providing electric power to the Khalid Islam said that it is heartening to learn that PCRET has already people living in far flung area to improve their socio-economic taken some serious programs regarding the development and use of conditions.renewable energy technologies including solar energy, wind mills, bio gas and thermal solar devices.

500 Villages in Pakistan To Be Electrified Through Solar Energy

Project to enhance the indigenous production of solar cells and modules up to 80 kW per annum along with promotion of clean and

renewable solar energy through photovoltaic process

basic questions and matter of concern. where Germany was supporting the provincial government and private institutes The German government has evinced keen

He also referred to the bilateral trade mainly engaged to serve the masses,” he interest to investment in the Balochistan between Pakistan and Germany as saying added.Gold and Copper Project.volume of trade between Germany and Pakistan stood 2.3 billion dollars in 2012, Balochistan University of Information German Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Cyrill which was 10 percent more than the year Technology Engineering and Management Nunn, during his maiden visit to Quetta, said 2011. Sciences (BUITEMS) and Children Hospital “Being the trading nation, we intend to invest

Quetta (CHQ) were providing remarkable in the Balochistan Gold and Copper project.”He said vast prospects of investment existed services to the people of the province; he in various sectors in Balochistan, therefore, “I met with Governor Balochistan Nawab said and urged the authorities responsible German and other international investors Zulfiqar Ali Magsi, Minister Mines and for paying their share to run CHQ decently.should benefit from these opportunities.Minerals Mir Abdul Rehman Mengal and

Lauding the BUITEMS role in imparting other officials of the province to learn the Envoy termed the Germany-funded MERK quality education to the youth of the rules, terms and condition, expectations and pharmaceutical company as successful story province, Nunn reiterated all-out support of relevant laws before we make sizable in Balochistan and emphasized that the German government to the varsity and investment in the region,” German Envoy Germany had very impressive experience its students. He said that cooperation noted.with its pharmaceutical company working in between Germany and Pakistan in various Balochistan, however he asked the relevant Terming subject of protection to the foreign sectors would be enhanced which would a u t h o r i t i e s t o p r o v i d e fa v o ra b l e entrepreneurs in Balochistan an important further strengthen the friendly ties between environment so that it could continue to issue, he mentioned maintaining law and both the countries.work in future smoothly.order situation and provision of security to

any international companies intending to “Health and education were the prime areas invest in Balochistan would definitely be very

Germany Shows Interest in Pakistan’s Gold and Copper Mining Sector

The bilateral trade between Pakistan and Germany stood

at 2.3 billion dollars in 2012, which was 10 percent more than

the year 2011

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The independent power project will start its Uninterrupted power supply to all initial production from 3.5MW and increase enterprises will be assured and they will be it with the demand created by the industrial facilitated under a one-window operation units being set up at Korangi Creek for their utility requirements. Allotment of Industrial Park, while the cost of a unit of industrial plots is being completed in a electricity would be less than being transparent manner.charged by the Karachi Electric Supply Company. Five building plans have been approved by

the Korangi Creek Cantonment Board and The independent power project has been the construction of these five units will start built on build, own and operate (BOT) in January.

Mohsin Syed, regional director, National basis, adding that its planning was Industrial Parks Development and completed last year and a local company Syed expressed the hope that the Korangi Management Company (NIPDMC), has has made an investment in collaboration Creek Industrial Park would play a vital role said that Pakistan’s first independent with a foreign investor. 85 percent in the industrial development of the country power plant in Korangi Creek Industrial in f rast ructure has a l ready been and would generate employment Park, Karachi, will start production in completed, including roads, sewerage, opportunities for 40,000 people directly March 2013. drainage and water. and more than 200,000 families indirectly.

First Independent Power Project To Start Production in March 2013

Byco's newly completed oil refinery commercial production. help save foreign exchange for the successfully completed its initial run of country.The new refinery with a crude oil about 48 hours and was able to produce processing capacity of 120,000 barrels Byco group has already installed and on-spec HSFO, HSD and naphtha. per day will be the largest in the country. commissioned first ever SPM in the This initial run was conducted during the Based on full throughput it is expected to country. This is located at approximately course of pre-commissioning and produce on annual basis about 1.6 million 10.5 kilometres into the Arabian Sea, off commissioning activities. Following this tons of HSFO, 2.4 million tons of HSD and the refinery's MouzaKund site, in activity, the new refinery will be put to 1.1 million tons of MS. As all these Balouchistan. The SPM facilitates larger continuous 72 hours trial run. This is yet products are in deficit and are being sized tankers to take berth and meet the another milestone achieved which is a imported therefore, production from this crude oil processing requirement of the step forward towards smooth and safe new refinery will replace import and thus two Byco refineries.

Byco's New Oil Refinery Becomes Operational in Pakistan

The Board meeting of National Logistic India. The cooperation between FBR and of outgoing Director General NLC, Maj. Cell (NLC) presided over by the Finance NLC to facilitate transit trade was also General Junaid Rehmat. The Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shiekh approved by the board. The board Minister said that NLC achieved new approved the development of Wagha approved the induction of prime mover in standards of professional under the Border Terminal to facilitate trade NLC fleet. The board appreciated and leadership of outgoing Director General. between Pakistan and India. approved establishment of support Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh praised the

facilities by NLC in various cities across management of NLC for performing The 52nd meeting of NLC Board also the country including Hyderabad, Kohat strategic tasks assigned by the approved the purchase of additional and PunnoAqil. government without claiming budgetary scanners for installation at Waga Border allocation from government.to accelerate trade between Pakistan and The meeting also acknowledged services

NLC approves development of Wagha Border Terminal to Facilitate Pak-India Trade

The federal cabinet formally approved Governor of the State Bank of the signing of agreement to construct Pakistan, was also constituted to Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline and analyze the project and determine constituted a ministerial committee to ways to arrange funding for the explore avenues for arranging funds project.worth $1.5 billion for the project.

The Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project The meeting, which was presided would help improve energy situation. over by the Prime Minister, approved Pakistan would arrange $1.5 billion the signing of the agreement with Iran funding for the project.on the engineering, procurement and

Iran has yet to complete construction construction (EPC) work along with of gas pipeline on its side. The cabinet financing for the Iran-Pakistan Gas had granted approval to the trade Pipeline Project (Pakistan Segment).policy and a detailed briefing would be

A ministerial committee, comprising given by senior officials of the Ministers for Finance, Law, Petroleum commerce ministry to explain various and National Resources and the dimensions of the policy.

Iran Pakistan Gas Pipeline

gets Formal Go-AheadThe chief minister inaugurated a road-widening project

for a one kilometre patch on Churr Chowk to ease traffic

flow. The project also includes one-kilometre long service

lanes on either side.

The Pirwadhai flyover would have three levels, including

a flyover, an underpass, and a road at Pirwadhai Mor on

Peshawar Road.

It will be the third flyover built in Rawalpindi in 2013, after

the Chandni Chowk and Sixth Road flyovers on Murree

Road.

Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif laid the

foundation for the construction of the Pirwadhai Flyover at

Peshawar Road, which is expected to be completed in

March 2013.

The Rs1.4 billion Pirwadhai Flyover is planned to be

operational by March 15, with the Punjab government

spending Rs. 500 million on Churr Chowk.

Pirwadhai Flyover to be Operational in March 2013

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Lucky Cement profits solidified at Rs4.29 half. Lucky Cement’s local sales registered the industry – as international coal prices billion in the first half of the fiscal year a growth of 5.5% to 1.77 million tons, registered a decrease of 4%.2012-13, up 42.15% from Rs3.018 billion whereas cement exported by the company

The cement producer also managed to cut in the corresponding period of last year, declined 14.6% to 1.01 million tons back on its finance costs to Rs66 million by according the results sent to the Karachi primarily because of the lower demand reducing its long-term debt leverage. Lucky Stock Exchange. from the Gulf and African countries.Cement also managed to boost its other

The astounding boost was driven solely by income by supplying electricity to selling prices, which surged 13% to Rs465 Hyderabad Electric Supply Company to per bag in the south zone and 8% to Rs438 Rs153 million against a meager Rs0.77 in the north. Additionally, surging other million in 2012’s corresponding period.income and declining financial charges

During the period, the company relied on supported the bottom-line, said a BMA short term borrowings, which amounted to Capital research note.Rs2.6 billion, whereas the company had

Despite a 3% decline in sales volume, zero short-term borrowings in June 2012. revenue clocked in at Rs17.5 billion, up According to a Topline Securities’ analyst 14% against Rs15.4 billion in the note, the company also recorded a long-corresponding period last year, mainly due term investment of Rs5.6 billion after to climbing cement prices. successfully setting up its subsidiary –

Gross margins continued its upward trend Lucky Holdings – to acquire a 75% stake in

with a growth of 6.1 percentage points to Strong local demand negated the effect of ICI Pakistan.settle at 44.1% in the period – the highest in decreasing exports for Lucky Cement in the

Pakistan’s Largest Cement Company Shows Record Profits

Lucky Cement Earns Rs 4.3b in first half of fiscal 2013

According to Minister for Water and electricity from indigenous resources. Power, Ch Ahmed Mukhtar 3000MW He appreciated the PSMA for taking cheaper electricity would be generated interest in the bagasse based power through sugarcane bagasse on fast projects and assured to provide full track basis and investors would be cooperation.facilitated and encouraged.

Mukhtar said that upfront tariff would be He said that necessary amendments given for these projects. It is also the The meeting observed that the would also be made in the existing co- desire of the President Asif Zardari that necessary amendments in the existing generation and renewable energy sugarcane bagasse should be utilized policies would help alleviating the policies to make it simplified and for cheaper power generation. Initially power crisis in the country. It was investors friendly. 1500mw would be completed on fast decided that the bagasse based

track basis, he added. projects would be processed by AEDB Presiding over a meeting on fast track under RE policy. A committee was also development of bagasse based power The meeting reviewed in detail the set up to finalize the recommendations generation projects the minister said existing co-generation and Renewable within one week in consultation with all that the government was utilizing all Energy policies and discussed various the stakeholders so that the approval resources to end the energy crisis and proposals to simplify it in order to get taken from the competent forum to start the power generation from bagasse benefit at the earliest. the projects.would be another step to produce

Sugarcane Bagasse to be Used to Generate 3,000MW of Power in Pakistan

January 2013

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf producer and one of the inaugurated Tuwairqi Steel Mills Limited leading business concerns in (TSML). TSML, the largest private sector the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, steel manufacturing unit in Pakistan, has while Zaigham Adil Rizvi as been completed with a huge investment of director project is the team some 342 million dollars. leader, who successfully

completed this project. In the TSML is a state of the art environment- context of human resource

Phase-II of the project consists of an Electric friendly steel manufacturing project, which is development, TSML has created around

Arc Furnace and Continuous Caster and a based on the world's most advanced Direct 1,000 direct and about 3,500 indirect job

Pelletization Plant of 2.4 million tons Reduced Iron (DRI) technology of the Midrex opportunities. For technical assistance,

capacity has also been envisaged in the third Process owned by Kobe Steel of Japan. TSML has already established a technology

phase of the project.TSML's DRI pant is located at Port centre in Karachi and intends to set up Muhammad Qasim on 220 acres that has a another in Lahore to cater to the future needs

Al-Tuwairqi Holding is the Saudi base group, designed capacity to produce 1.5 million of the project as well as country.

which includes nine large industrial units in tons of high-quality DRI per annum.

Saudi Arabia, UAE and the United Kingdom; The government has granted the status of

seven of which are metallurgical and steel TSML is owned by Al-Tuwairqi Holding Export Processing Zone (EPZ) to TSML,

plants besides one Electrical Switch Gear (ATH), leading Saudi group, which has along with the option to export 100 percent of

manufacturing company and a 300 invested some 342 million dollars in this its production to Pakistan.

megawatt power generation plant. In project, including an investment of 15 million

addition, besides Pakistan, two mega dollars of South Korean steel giant POSCO, Total cost of TSML project including all three

projects are also in progress: one in to make this mega project viable. faces has estimated over one billion dollars.

Dammam and one in Sharjah.Under the first phase of the project DRI plant

ATH is the largest private sector steel has successfully commissioned. While

LNG Terminal

Planned at Karachi

Harbourconsolidated infrastructure, SSGC could be another $350 million per instead of two integrated and

annum due to capacity utilization, as SSGC one tolling project planned by

will only need to ensure TOP of terminal the SSGC.services for the balance capacity and not for The Economic Coordination 800mmscfd of RLNG as envisaged under C o m m i t t e e ( E C C ) h a d A private sector company, Elengy Terminal the ECC decision. If the ECC decision of approved facilitation to develop LNG import Pakistan Limited, aims to establish an open

structure of 1 bcfd by the provision of Take-access, merchant floating storage re- allowing WACOG of LNG to the power sector or-Pay (TOP) by SSGC, SBLC with backing gasification terminal with a capacity of 7 is extended to imports by Oil Marketing of MDIs and a sovereign guarantee by the metric tons per annum (mtpa) under the LNG

Companies (OMCs), Independent Power Government of Pakistan (GoP).Policy 2011.Producers ( IPPs) and Generat ion The ECC had also approved the weighted I t has received commitments for Companies (GENCOs) with the caveat that average cost to the power sector of RLNG approximately 8 mtpa of LNG supplies, with

impo r ted by SSGC th rough two an extremely efficient floating storage re- OMCs, IPPs and GENCOs should initially consignments of 400mmscfd each via gasification unit (FSRU) offered at a import spot cargoes and then move towards integrated project and one consignment of competitive price and an infrastructure

medium or long term contracts with LNG 200 mmscfd via tolling fast track project. capable of handling conventional and QFlex suppliers, it will bear benefits within a SSGC could start importing spot cargoes LNGCs.

and also enter into medium and long term reasonable period of time.This could be advantageous to Sui Southern contracts for importing LNG by ensuring

Gas Company (SSGC), in terms of terminal services at the terminals.

optimized LNG import prices and will result This way, the total estimated saving to in lower Stand by Letter of Credit (SBLC) and

provision of sovereign guarantee for a

Tuwairqi Steel Mills Inaugurated

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Chinese Firms Show Interest in Pakistan’s Energy Sector

The Chinese business corporations have China's stake in region that will ultimately interest for both countries' business people shown their keen interest in establishing help flourish Pakistan. are being aggressively worked out. While power plants in Pakistan according to answer ing the quest ion of media Shah Faisal Afridi stressed the need for Founder President Pakistan China Joint representative, he said that Pakistan China establishing harmony relationships with Chamber of Commerce and Industry Jo i n t Chamber wou ld be hav ing Chinese business community through (PCJCCI) Shah Faisal Afridi. representation of both countries.arranging business to business meetings of The acquisition of appropriate technology both countries' business fraternity with an He especially accentuated to take advantage from China in the field of renewable energy increased participation in trade fairs and of Chinese experience of creating Special and alternative sources of energy like solar, exhibitions.

Economic Zones as the most economic Nano technology, wind power and run of the Pakistan China joint Chamber will provide the growth of China has been experienced river power plants is the priority agenda of the facility of video conferencing to its members PCJCCI, he said adding that a match making through these zones. He applauded the for developing easy access trade channel process was being planned to materialize the besides imparting working knowledge of government for promulgating Special investment. Chinese language. Economic Zone Act, 2012.President PCJCCI further said that he along He said that with the active participation of with his team was endeavoring to increase our Chinese counterparts, areas of business

Multiple Water and Energy Projects Nearing Completion in Pakistan

The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Chairman Raghib Shah has said that water sector projects are vital for sustained economic development, poverty reduction and social uplift in the country, particularly the remote areas of Gilgit-Baltistan. He expressed these views in a meeting GB Chief Minister Syed Mehdi Shah.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman said that Wapda is implementing a number of mega and medium-sized projects in GB including multipurpose Satpara (generation capacity 17MW, water storage capacity 0.093 million acre feet) and Diamer-Basha (generation capacity 4500 MW, water storage capacity 8.1 million acre feet), 7100MW-Bunji, 34 MW-Harpo, 80 MW-Phandar and 40 MW-Basho hydropower projects etc.

Apprising the Chief Minister of the progress on the projects, he said that Satpara Dam Project has substantially been completed. The construction work on 13 contracts for Wapda offices, colonies, contractors’ camps, model village for victims, roads and infrastructure in the project area of Diamer-Basha Dam – a priority project – is progressing at a good pace. The process to acquire land is continuing, while expressions of interest (EoI) to appoint consultants have also been called. Various financial options are being analyzed for funding of the project, he added.

The Chairman said that detailed engineering design and tender documents of Bunji Hydropower Project will be completed by end March this year. He further said that the two European Development Agencies namely AFD of France and KFW of Germany have shown interest to provide funds for Harpo Hydropower Project.

Dilating upon their benefits, the Chairman said that these multi-purpose projects will ensure availability of water for irrigated agriculture, help mitigate devastating floods, and generate low-cost hydel electricity. In addition, a number of employment opportunities will also be available to the locals in GB during construction as well as operation and maintenance phases of these projects, he further said.

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