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Metro TrainMass Transit Project
in Lahore
CompAir Case Study
19 ADB to Support BhashaDam Project
Cover04Metro Train:
Mass Transit Projectin Lahore
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COVER STORY
In the history of Pakistan, Metro train is going Hussain. The project is expected to be a economic corridor between China and to start for the first time by the end of 2014 unique as well as profitable project in the Pakistan needs to be accomplished on fast with the total estimated cost of $1.6 billion history of Pakistan. Further, it is also believed track basis. Therefore, the mega projects such and total 27 kilometer long length 7 km (4.3 that the Lahore Metro train project will as Metro Train and Gwadar to Kashghar mi) underground and 20 km (12 mi) overhead. provide numerous benefits to the citizens of railway track etc will make the entire region a The basic aim behind Metro train is to the city. The 27.1 kilometer long track is titled vibrant trade and economic corridor. facilitate the customers with its services. In as Orange Line which is meant to this regard, 6 underground stations and 20 revolutionize the way people are traveling. overhead stations would be constructed. The Moreover, the Metro Train will make the Lahore Orange Line metro Train project has commute trouble-free for the passengers. On been signed between China and Pakistan on the fourth summit of 'Conference on the Metro train project ceremony. Chief Interaction and Confidence Building Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif signed Measures in Asia', the agreement was signed the pact in the presence of Chinese President in Shanghai. According to the Chinese and Xi Jinping and Pakistani President Mamnoon Pakistani Presidents meeting in Shanghai, the
Metro Train:
Mass Transit Project
in Lahore
COVER STORY
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The train route will begin from Ali Town to Thokar Niaz Baig, from Multan road to Scheme Mor, MAO College, Chowburji, Mall Road, Lakshmi Chowk and Railway Station, from Garhi Shahu Bridge to GT Road and UET, and from Pakistan Mint to Dera Gorjan. The project is intended to be started by the end of
this year and the Chinese authorities will invest, design, construct as well as monitor the project. Further, the expected time duration for the completion of this Orange Line Metro TRAIN Project is to be within three years. The Punjab Government is keen to provide all essential facilities in terms of speeding up the completion of Metro Train project. The Metro Train project is also sector in the Punjab province. Therefore, interest rate credit extended by the China believed to facilitate 250,000 passengers per after the successful completion of metro bus E x i m b a n k . I t i s d e s i g n e d to f u n d day and the number would go up to 500,000 system, the first metro train project is also manufactur ing re lated projects on per day by the year 2025. Moreover, after the being started in the country which is in favor infrastructure construction and social welfare
of public welfare agenda. The project has been evolved in order to operate metro train on a 27 kilometer long route in Lahore with the investment provided by China that will give a new identity to Lahore while the citizens will be capable of availing modern transport facility in the city. The Orange Line Metro Train is therefore a glorious project which is aimed to resolve the traffic issues in the city as well as it is a provision of modern transport facilities for the citizens. The Chief
successful completion of Orange Line Metro in the borrowing country which is capable of Minister has ensured transparency, highest Train project within the stipulated period, the generating promising economic returns as standard and speed of construction work. project would be extended to other cities of well as good social benefits. The feasibility More than 1.75 lakh people are being Punjab province. The Punjab government has and proposals etc for the project had already benefited from the metro bus service so the promised to the masses provision of modern been finalized as the government is highly metro train project is also believed to benefit traveling facilities therefore the Metro Bus determined to launch the metro train project service and Metro Train service is meant to by the end of this year (around November). fulfill the promise. The Lahore Metro Train is The time frame of 27 month deadline is the second mass transit transport system in intended to be followed strictly in order to the city as before the metro Bus service is operationalize the state-of-the-art trains on operation from Shahdara to Gajju matta. the route soon after the completion of metro
train project.
In terms of land acquisition prior the The project is a contribution towards the launching of metro train project, according to modern transport system which is considered
more than 2.5 lakh citizens initially whereas the plan so far there are no land acquisition as a hallmark of a civilized society. The project the number will increase gradually. The related issues. The decision of constructing is also regarded essential because a reliable project is also considered important as it will the elevated 27 kilometer stretch was taken and efficient transport is required in order to help in flue conservation and will also save only to neglect such issues leading to provide quality traveling facilities to the precious time of the citizens by providing rid influence the business activities of the public. Further, the project is also important of traffic jams. citizens. Several government departments in terms of accelerating trade and economic
such as LDA had jointly started work in terms activities. For this purpose, revolutionary China is funding the Orange Line Metro train of completing the procedure to get the funds steps are being taken by the government to project under the PBC scheme which is a from China. In addition, the project must modernize the transport system which is Chinese Government Concessional Loan that create its own support base through imposing leaving a positive impact on the transport refers to the medium and long-term, low fee on those who don't use public transport.
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COVER STORYTherefore, the new modernize transport system which is being introduced in Pakistan through projects such as metro bus service and orange line metro train project will result in the beginning of a new civilized and
advanced era in which public will get freedom from traffic jams. Furthermore, the orange line metro train project is also envisaged as to result in providing speedy transport to masses by which passengers will be able to reach their destinations in less time and disruption. It is significant to note that the metro train services are being provided to the public living in developed as well as
Thus, the deployment of Lahore metro train metro train project highly successful, it is developing countries. In this regard, the
service is being regarded as an essential step suggested that the Lahore Metro train project similar services offered in Pakistan will help
for the economic development in the should be planned with multi-pronged strengthen and improve the economic image
province which is an important part for policies of community centric transport and of the country. Moreover, it will create several
improving current economic situation of the city development. job opportunities for the citizens that will
country. So, in order to make the orange line assist in reducing the unemployment ratio.
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.FAKT Exhibitions (Private) Limited is organizing yet another edition of EGO Pakistan – The 3rd International Energy, Gas, Oil and Power Exhibition & Conference at the Lahore Expo Centre. The Exhibition which was originally scheduled from 18th to 20th September 2014 has been postponed due to the Floods in Punjab and ongoing political dharnas in Islamabad. The event now will be held from 15th to 17th October at the Lahore Expo Center. EGO Pakistan- Energy, Oil, Gas & Power Exhibition Pakistan, is the benchmark event in the energy sector, which brings the energy resources and decision makers on one platform. Apart from the conventional sources of energy generation like oil & gas, the exhibition also capitalizes on the non-conventional renewable energy sources that are abundantly available in Pakistan like wind, solar, biomass, and coal. The exhibition would showcase latest technologies in oil & gas exploration, energy conservation and alternate energy and is expected to bring huge foreign investment in energy sector of Pakistan.
EGO Pakistan 2014 provides one platform to showcase the technologies and innovative services in generation, distribution and storage of energy. EGO Pakistan focuses on decentralized technologies of renewable energies and combines heat and power generation, presenting intelligent solutions for the integration of energy systems.
FAKT Exhibitions (PVT) Ltd. believes that energy and environmental policies are inextricably linked. All energy production and consumption has environmental impacts. Whilst it is often tempting to overlook the environmental impact, the challenge of producing and using energy resources sustainably and protecting our natural environment equally represents an opportunity to pursue sustainable economic growth.
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CASE STUDY
CompAir’s TurboScrew compressors are the driving force behind marine protection
CustomerHydrotechnik Lübeck GmbH
LocationNorth and Baltic Seas
ApplicationBubble curtain technology to absorb and re ect sound waves
ProductsCompAir TurboScrew compressors
Customer Benef t On-time project completion / 2000 litre fuel savings
Benef ts-at-a-Glance
Best-in-class fuel consumption – saving around 2,000 litres of diesel compared with similar compressors
Lightweight and rugged machine – ideal for the remote, marine environment
12 bar operating pressure – helping to reduce noise emissions signi cantly, to protect marine life
CompAir technical expertise – ensuring all compressor parameters are set up correctly, for on-time project completion
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CompAir’s TurboScrew compressors have helped hydraulic engineering firm,Hydrotechnik Lübeck GmbH (Hydrotechnik) to minimise its impact on the marine environment, in two separate applications in the North and Baltic Seas.
Both projects involved using the compressors to create a protective curtain of air bubbles around the site to absorb and ref ect sound waves created during engineering work.
APPLICATION DETAILS
TurboScrews used in pile driving application
In the rst application, nine portable compressors, including C210TS-12 and C190TS-12 models were hired from CompAir distributor, Peter Gay in Bremmen and have ensured that a project to construct the foundations for Germany’s third marine research platform in the North Sea was completed on time.
Called FIN03, the research platform is being constructed for the research and development centre of Kiel University of Applied Sciences, just off the North Sea cost of Schkleswig-Holstein in northern Germany.
Underwater pile driving produces sound waves that are transmitted at a speed of around 1500 metres per second, which can have a harmful affect on sh and marine mammals, even some distance away. However, using the bubble curtain technique, the research institute was able to reduce noise emissions more than originally anticipated, reducing the effect on marine life signi cantly.
To create the bubble curtain, pipes tted with specially-designed nozzles were laid in a 70 metre radius around the foundation position and the compressors optimised to produce a volume ow of around 180m³/min.
It was important to create such a large radius because of the effect of potential strong North Sea currents, to ensure that the bubble curtain continued to function effectively throughout the entire pile driving operation; from the seabed at a depth of 23 m up to the water’s surface.
“It was a real challenge to complete a project of this scale in the time available,” says Cay Grunau from Hydrotechnik. “It took over six hours to drive the 315-tonne, 55-metre-long monopile around 30 metres down into the seabed. This meant that the CompAir compressors ran continuously for around 20 hours, but, because of their high fuel ef ciency, we were still able to save about 2000 litres of fuel on this particular project compared with similar compressors.”
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“...the CompAir compressors
ran continuously for around 20
hours, but, because of their
high fuel eff ciency, we were
still able to save about 2000
litres of fuel on this particular
project compared with similar
compressors.”
Cay Grunau, Hydrotechnik
TurboScrews used during bomb disposal in the Baltic Sea
In the second application, Hydrotechnik hired a C210-TS NA TurboScrew compressor to create a bubble curtain during detonation of up to 100 large munitions off waters southeast of the Kiel Fjord in the Baltic Sea.
Peter Gay hired out the portable, TurboScrew compressor which proved to be ideal for the application, reducing the shock and sound waves from the detonation of a 250 kg munition by a factor of 20. In addition, the unit offered best-in-class fuel consumption; using up to 30% less diesel than all other comparable compressors on the market, to deliver a high standard of energy ef ciency and low operating costs for Hydrotechnik.
To achieve optimum results from the test, perforated plastic pipes are laid on the seabed in a circle around the munition, the compressor is started up and air is blown into the system. In the space of minutes a curtain of air bubbles forms around the detonation site, rising from the seabed to the surface.
Detonation is triggered and the energy from the explosion takes the path of least resistance – inside the bubble curtain towards the water’s surface. The result is a ‘soft’ explosion that minimises harm to marine life in the Baltic Sea.
However, creating an effective bubble curtain requires a thorough understanding of how compressed air bubbles form and behave in water and also a great deal of experience.
Klaus Wreth, who is responsible for this type of application at CompAir concludes, “Companies like Hydrotechnik and CompAir have the necessary technical equipment and the know-how to set all the parameters
correctly – the air pressure of the compressor, the number of nozzles per metre of pipe, the shape of the nozzles in the pipe, the alignment of the nozzles, the volume ow of the compressed air, the nozzle diameter and the bubble diameter.”
About CompAir’s TurboScrew compressor
The technology used in CompAir’s TurboScrew series offers a unique standard of energy ef ciency and reliability, thanks to the QSB 6.7 motor, developed by CompAir in collaboration with Cummins.
Using bi-turbo technology, CompAir TurboScrew drive units offer best-in-class fuel consumption.
This is due partly to the use of a second exhaust gas turbocharger that pre-compresses the intake air for the screw compressor stage. The patented machine concept increases the ef ciency of the compressor system signi cantly, especially in day-to-day part-load operations.
A CompAir compressor uses up to 30% less diesel fuel to achieve the same reduction in volume ow than all other comparable compressors on the market. This technology also makes the machines the lightest in their class.
CompAir’s TurboScrew compressors are the driving force behind marine protection
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif discussed energy sources were being utilised to country”s support for Pakistan in the enhancing bilateral energy co-operation generate electricity. Norwegian Prime endeavours in the area.with Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg
Prime Minister Sharif also informed the at the United Nations Headquarters, where Norwegian leader about favourable the Pakistani leader is attending the annual investment climate in Pakistan and said that General Assembly session. “Both leaders Norwegian companies would be welcome to discussed the existing level of co-operation invest in Pakistan, especially in the field of between the two countries and decided to energy and infrastructure development. The further enhance bilateral relations Norwegian prime minister appreciated the especially in the field of energy,” the role of the Pakistani Diaspora in the Pakistani Mission to the UN said.development of her country. According to
The two prime ministers also discussed the the Pakistani Mission, Special Assistant to regional situation, particularly with the PM, Mr Tariq Fatimi, Permanent reference to the recent developments in Representative to UN, Ambassador Masood Afghanistan. Prime Minister Sharif informed Khan, Additional Secretary, PM”s Office, his counterpart about the measures taken Minister Solberg, while appreciating the Fawad Hassan Fawad were also present by the government to resolve the problem of steps taken by the government to utilise during the meeting.electricity shortages in Pakistan and how all alternate energy sources, assured her
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At Asia’s most important industry event, carrier. Attachments include an advanced log conditions, introduce the new products at Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is grapple, a high tipping bucket and a side bauma and outline the company’s future making its presence at this year’s Bauma dumping bucket – the latter being plans. He will also highlight how China is China one to be remembered. Under the particularly useful in China’s many tunnels fundamental to the company’s future plans theme of ‘Caring drives innovation’ the and underground mine sites. (it is already market leader in excavators and company’s 1,804 m2 exhibition area (B.64) wheel loaders), pledging Volvo CE’s long term will play host to several important new ‘Caring drives innovation’ commitment to the Chinese market.products and demonstrate Volvo CE’s pledge Visitors to the Volvo booth will experience an to providing excellence throughout the insight into some of the advantages and Demonstrating the breadth of the Volvo product ownership lifestyle. benefits provided to customers, thanks to Group, Volvo Construction Equipment will
Volvo’s comprehensive package of finance, also be joined at the show by sister company, fleet management, parts and service support Industrial engine supplier Volvo Penta, who offerings. Demonstrating how ‘caring drives will be displaying its new range of engines innovation’ at the company, Volvo CE’s latest that are compliant with China III emissions innovative concept machine – the GaiaX – will standards, as well as its EU Stage IV/US EPA be on display, highlighting the possibilities for Tier 4 Final engines.fully electric compact excavators in the future. In addition, emphasizing the And if all that isn’t enough, for visitors who company’s caring approach, to both society really want to live the brand, there will also be and to the environment, will be examples of a wide range of Volvo merchandise available Trash to Treasure, Volvo CE’s ‘Up-Cycling’ to buy on the stand. Star among these will design arts campaign, which recycles Volvo CE and LEGO® Technic’s collaboration
Star products at the show neatly underline machine componentry into works of art. And to create a miniature remote-controlled Volvo CE’s long term commitment to the not forgetting Operator Idol, of course, Volvo L350F wheel loader that not only drives, China market. These include the new P6820C CE’s wildly successful Eco-Operator steers, lifts and loads just like the real thing – and P8720B pavers, EW60C wheeled competition. it also converts into an equally impressive excavator, L220G wheel loader and the hauler.EC170D and EC220DL crawler excavators. Also new – and designed specifically for the At 2pm on the first day of the show Martin There’s no doubt about it – the Volvo booth is China market – is a range of attachments for Weissburg, the company’s president, will the place to be this November at bauma the L105 wheel loader, which turn this host an international press conference during China 2014!adaptable machine into a multiple tool the show, in which he will discuss trading
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Two-Third Part of Metro Bus Islamabad
Project Completed
Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural number would go up to one million following Resources Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that revival of the industry on the back of LNG consumption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in injection.the compressed natural gas (CNG) industry will
“The private sector will import LNG worth prove to be a game changer as it will save $2.5 billions of dollars and 250 to 300 mmcfd will be billion per annum in oil imports and ensure left after its supply to CNG stations. This saved employment to about one million people.gas will be provided to power or fertiliser
Speaking at a press conference along with All plants,” he said.Pakistan CNG Association supreme council
The private sector would also bear the impact Chairman Ghayas Paracha here on Monday, of unaccounted-for-gas (UFG), he added, Abbasi said gas utilities – Sui Northern Gas However, he said, it would be 30% to 35% referring to gas theft and leakage.Pipelines Limited and Sui Southern Gas cheaper than petrol and the government
Company – would provide infrastructure for would give tax relief to make it affordable for transporting 500 million cubic feet of LNG per the consumers. It will take 18 months to induct day (mmcfd) to CNG filling stations. LNG into the CNG industry.
“Gas supply to CNG stations will be for seven All Pakistan CNG Association Chairman Ghayas days a week and CNG will be 30% to 35% Paracha claimed that the CNG industry’s worth cheaper than petrol,” he said, stressing would jump from Rs450 billion to Rs600 billion Pakistan had a wide infrastructure network in after LNG supply to the filling stations.place for CNG pumps and provision of LNG would lead to consumption of clean energy in “The number of CNG-powered vehicles will The minister made it clear that LNG price the country. reach 4.5 million compared to existing 3.7 would depend on market forces, ruling out any
million and consumers will be able to save role for the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority He pointed out that CNG stations had provided Rs12,000 per month in the wake of continuous (Ogra) in that regard.jobs to 500,000 to 700,000 people and the LNG supply,” he said.
The country can transport 500 mmcfd of LNG by using the current transmission infrastructure of gas u t i l i t i e s , b u t a d d i t i o n a l infrastructure will be developed to handle more LNG supplies.
SNGPL to Provide Infrastructure for 500
Million LNG to CNG Stations All Over in Pakistan
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The construction work on multi-billion mass process of erecting pillars on the 8.6 He said the go ahead approval from the transit Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metro Bus kilometer elevated track from Flashman Planning Commission had put the depot Project that aims to cater the transport Chowk, Saddar to Faizabad he added. project on a swift track.problem in the twin cities is going on a smooth pace. He said that after the approval by the A total of 64 buses would ply on the metro
Planning Commission the work on Metro Bus bus route while over 50 buses would be An official of the project while talking, said Depot Project being constructed on 15 acres parked in the depot at night time the official that so far around two thirds of the work has added. Residents of the twin cities have also been completed since the launch of the high hopes from the project that would help project on March 23 this year. Giving details solving their travelling problems between the of the project he told that as many as three twin cities.companies were carr y ing out the construction work of Metro project at their While facing hardships due to the respective sites adding that the speed of the construction work on the main Murree Road construction work was satisfactory. the residents have also termed it a temporary
inconvenience that would turn into blessing Responding to a question, he said that the after its completion. The project starting
of land at H-9 sector of the Capital near project would be completed by the end of from near Flashman Hotel on Mall Road and Peshawar Mor was also going on at a fast this year as per target that would benefit as per plan following the existing Murree pace.thousands of passengers in the twin cities of Road up to Faizabad will turn left into the
Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Federal territory and follow IJP Road up to 9th The depot would accommodate more than Avenue.64 buses besides housing a restaurant diesel The construction work is in full swing as all filling station service station and workshops. the companies have almost completed the
The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has hired consultancy services of state-owned National Engineering Services Pakistan for the reconstruction of two jetties at Manora and Kemari Islands in Karachi with a view to improve operations of the coastguard and accommodate increased number of boats.The existing Pilot Pier at Manora is more than 60 years old and is in a dilapidated condition. The proposed jetty will be 30m long along with a 40m wide jetty head for mooring of small and large boats up to 100ft length. The jetty structure will comprise RCC piles, pile caps, deck slab, two landing stairs, fenders, bollards, street lighting, paver blocks and a
will facilitate the fishermen community of room, parking shed, toilet block, gate house, parking area in the backyard.Baba and Bhit Islands and the coastguard. parking lot and firefighting system.Currently, NESPAK has completed the design Facilities will be provided for embarkation, State-of-the-art materials will be used to of the jetty and bidding documents will be disembarkation and a driveway for VIP combat the marine environment. The state submitted to the Client soon. Estimated cost movement along the jetty. An important enterprise has completed all the design work of the project is Rs. 220 million.component of the project is a floating jetty and bidding documents have also been The existing Boat Basin Jetty at Kemari is also with adjustable gangway for handling cargo. submitted while estimated cost of the project in a dilapidated condition. The reconstruction Onshore facilities include waiting rooms, VIP is Rs. 600 million.of new jetty, which is 240m long and 6m wide,
NESPAK to Reconstruct Two
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ADB to Support Bhasha Dam ProjectNEWS
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has representatives would discuss the project 13.7pc growth in foreign remittances, said that despite its limited financing there. 4.2pc improvement in large-scale capacity it would support the Diamer- manufacturing output and a 16pc increase
Mr Nakao said that although the ADB could Bhasha dam to ‘the extent possible’. in the disbursement of agricultural credit.lend only $1bn to a country for a
This was a diplomatic message the Asian development project, it would continue The ADB chief was informed that the Development Bank President Takehiko supporting× Pakistan in projects like government had also increased the Nakao conveyed to× Pakistan during his renewable energy, Jamshoro coal-fired allocation for social safety net from a mere meeting with President Mamoon Hussain plant and plans of regional connectivity. Rs40bn to Rs118bn over the past 14 and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar. months.
He said his institution supported The ADB was earlier expected to be the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-lead financier and consortium leader of the India (TAPI) pipeline project which was $14 billion Diamer-Bhasha dam project. important for Pakistan.Wapda’s former chairman Durrani had told
“The Diamer-Bhasha is also an important a parliamentary committee about two project for managing water resources in years ago that the ADB “on at least three Pakistan and we will help to the extent occasions has committed to providing up possible,” he told the finance minister.to $4bn”.
Also read: World marketing of Bhasha dam planned He said the government could have added
$2.4bn to foreign exchange reserves but As far as the rehabilitation of× Persons is recent political situation had delayed three concerned, the ADB would gladly extend its important transactions; the issue of Sukuk, expertise for the reconstruction work, he The matter was taken up during a meeting divestment of the OGDCL shares and IMF’s said.with the ADB chief by Finance Minister next release but he hoped to resolve the
Ishaq Dar who sought support for the issue amicably because a committee had Dar said that Pakistan wanted to proceed country’s top priority project. already been constituted on electoral with the TAPI and CASA 1,000 (Central Asia
reforms.South Asia electricity import project) for “We will need the support of the ADB on meeting the country’s future energy needs.the Diamer-Bhasha dam because solving The ADB delegation was also briefed on the
the energy crisis is the top priority of our damage cause by flood in Punjab, AJK and The minister said on the economic government,” Mr Dar was quoted in an Gilgit Baltistan.condition of the country, the government official statement as telling the visiting had been following a pro-development ADB chief. Mr Nakao said the ADB would like to assist m a c r o - e c o n o m i c a g e n d a a n d in the rehabilitation process for flood-improvements could be seen in 16.44 per Mr Dar said the Bank would hold a affected persons.cent growth in revenue collection, Business Opportunity Conference in decrease in budget deficit to 5.7pc of GDP, Washington on October 8 and government
The Diamer-Bhasha is an important project for managing water resources in Pakistan and
ADB assured of all help.
Water and Power Development Authority Project on a tributary of Indus River in Executive Committee on National (WAPDA) and a joint venture comprising Kohistan district Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Economic Council in its meeting on Sinohydro and Hajvairy groups signed a about 310-kilometer from Islamabad. September 13, 2014 approved the revised
PC-1 of the project with a rationalised cost The project will take 4 years to complete. o f R s 2 7 . 8 b i l l i o n . T h e G e r m a n On completion, Keyal Khwar will generate Development Bank had also issued a No 418 million units of low-cost hydel Objection Letter to WAPDA for award of its electricity per annum. civil works contract to the joint venture.
European Investment Bank (EIP), the WAPDA member Water Muhammad German Development Bank (KfW) and the Shoaib Iqbal and General Manager government of Pakistan jointly fund the Sinohydro Duan Jianxia signed the contract project. on behalf their respective bodies.
contract of civil works for 128-megawatt KfW is providing 100 million euros while WAPDA member Finance Anwar-ul-Haq, (MW) Keyal Khwar Hydropower Project EIP is providing 97 million euros s e n i o r o f f i c e r s o f WA P D A a n d worth Rs 14.544 billion.respectively for the purpose. representatives of joint venture were also
WAPDA is constructing this Hydropower present.
Civil Works Deal Awarded for 128MW Keyal Khwar Hydropower Project
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China to Construct Replica of
Shanghai Free Trade Zone in Gawada
128MW Keyal Khwar Hydropower Project Approved by ECNEC
Pak-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and capital registration system, foreign different authorities for the issuance of Industry (PCJCCI) president Shah Faisal investors are no longer required to various certificates. Afridi added that Afridi has said that China has planned to contribute 15-percent capital within three under the new regulations, at SGFTZ replicate the model of Shanghai free Trade months and full capital within two years of foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) Zone at Gawadar. He informed that under the establishment of a foreign invested registered in the FTZ may now make the Early Harvest Programme, China had enterprise (FIE). foreign exchange capital account planned to pump $50 billion up to 2017 settlements at their own discretion, as into a host of projects in Gawadar including opposed to under the previous rules, coal, solar and wind energy units enabling where settlements were restricted to those Gawadar to create a nexus between deemed to be “actual needs” by SAFE. The Pakistan, Iran, China and Central Asian Free Trade Zone permitted yuan States that would ultimately generate convertibility and unrestricted foreign billions of dollars in revenues along with currency exchange, and a tax-free period of endurable job opportunities. 10 years for the businesses in the area as a
means to simplify the process of foreign Faisal Afridi explicated that Shanghai free direct investment (FDI) and facilitate the Trade zone is a perfect model to be management of capital accounts. Faisal implemented at Gwadar at the sideways of Afridi said that, Pakistani and Chinese Economic Corridor. He said that the zone Furthermore, “one-stop application government is considering to introduce in that was first used as a testing ground for a processing platform” was introduced at the Gwadar a Free Trade Zone similar to number of economic and social reforms in zone. This means that applicants may Shanghai free Trade zone in terms of China showed marvelous success obtain all the necessary documents for special business incentives, the vision aims regarding economic growth. He added that company establishment in one place, in to turn tides on the region’s economic SHFTZ incorporated numerous relaxations contrast with outside the Zone where horizon.in different sectors. Under the FTZ’s new applicants must run around between
The Executive Committee of National million with× Bank loan ($227 million), especially convened for approving the Economic Council (ECNEC) approved a World Bank loan ($23.600 million), JICA polio eradication plan as this is our summary for the setting up of 128 MW grant ($8.031 million) and× Bill and foremost priority to make Pakistan a polio-“Keyal Khwar Hydropower Project” with a Melinda Gates Foundation grant ($68.207 free country. Minister of× State for National rationalised cost of Rs 27.8 billion and an million). Interest on the loan shall be paid Health Services, Regulations and Co-“Emergency Plan for Polio Eradication” by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. ordination Saira Rafique Tarar said, “This from the country with a total capital cost of loan will be converted into grant as per the
The UNICEF shall procure oral polio $326.838 million. The summary was vaccine and undertake social mobilisation approved by the ECNEC, under Finance and communication campaigns at district Minister Ishaq Dar, at the Prime Minister’s and sub-district levels on behalf of the Office.provincial/district governments while
The summary was moved by Ministry of WHO shall conduct operational activities Planning, Development and Reforms. The and actually undertake the supplementary energy sector’s “Keyal Khwar Hydropower immunisation activities on behalf/through Project” of 128MW would be launched in× the provincial/district governments.Kohistan of Khyber Pakhtunkhawa. The
understanding reached with donors if we Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said, project will be completed by WAPDA in are successfully able to eradicate polio “Financing the health services is the four years at a cost of Rs 27.8 billion. The from our country.”r e s p o n s i b i l i t y o f t h e p r o v i n c i a l project is proposed to be funded by PSDP
governments after devolution but the and has a FEC of Rs 10.988 billion. The The meeting was also attended by Senator federal government also feels itself project will be interconnected with the Pervaiz Rashid, Minister for Information, responsible to arrange for the needed national grid by 2.8-km long, 132 kV Broadcasting and National Heritage, finances for the project through agreement d o u b l e c i rc u i t t ra n s m i s s i o n l i n e Khawaja Mohammad Asif, Minister for with donors for the implementation of terminated at the Duber Khawar HPP Water and Power, Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for such important projects. It is unfortunate switchyard. The annual energy generation Planning, Development and Reforms, that× Pakistan is still facing challenges in has been estimated at 418 GWh.M u h a m m a d Z u b a i r , C h a i r m a n the eradication of polio but we are sure that Privatisation Commission, Abdul Rahim “Emergency Plan for Polio Eradication” is soon we will get rid of this disease for Ziaratwal, Provincial Minister of× for the country, including Fata, Gilgit- good.”Balochistan, federal secretaries and senior Baltistan and× Jammu and Kashmir.” The officials of the government.He said that the ECNEC meeting was project has a total capital cost of $326.838
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Total cement dispatches have shown an period this year. “Issues impacting the cement sector have increase of 23.2% during August 2014, s t i l l not been addressed by the
An APCMA spokesman said that the compared to the same month of the government,” said the spokesman.negative domestic consumption in July previous year, according to data released 2014 was compensated with the rise in “The Federal Bureau of Revenue has not by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers August, resulting in higher overall mitigated the tax burden put on the Association (APCMA).consumption. He added that exports industry through previous year’s federal
Cement dispatches (local sales and suffered a decline of 32% in July 2014 and budget.”exports) in August 2014 increased to 2.778 despite an increase of over 22% in exports
The 1% import duty on coal in the recent million tons as compared to 2.254 million federal budget (2014-15) has put further in August 2013. Exports during August stress on the cost of fuel, as the cement 2014 were 828,000 tons against 677,000 industry consumes almost 95% of the 4.5 during the same period of the previous million tons of annual coal import.year.
“The industry has spent millions of dollars Local cement sales to domestic markets to convert furnace oil into coal to reduce during August 2014 were 1.95 million tons, the cost of production,” he said. “This can compared to 1.57 million tons, showing an result in a loss of international market, increase of 23.6%. A healthy growth was which causes the foreign exchange earned witnessed both in exports and domestic by the cement exports to be at risk.”consumption despite the prevailing
political turmoil in the country. The growth He further added that the cement sector of was registered in both northern and the country is already facing grave issues southern parts of the country. Exports during August, the overall exports in the including massive load-shedding, shortage from north increased from 437,917 tons first two months of this fiscal year declined of labour, slowdown of construction last August to 502,845 this year, while by 6.7% to 1,331 million tons from 1,426 activities and less exports; therefore, this cement exports in the southern region million tons during the same period of the duty is just to add to the woes of the sector.increased from 261,938 tons in August previous fiscal year.
2013 to 300,271 in the corresponding
Pakistan Cement Industry Earn 23.2%
Million Ton Profit from Last Year
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