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Attock Refinery Limited has proposed a plan to establish a new deep conversion refinery with a capacity of 50,000 barrels per day, marking a significant investment proposal for Pakistan’s refining sector and a potential expansion of domestic petroleum production capacity.

The proposed refinery is planned alongside Attock Refinery’s existing refining operations and is aimed at expanding refining infrastructure and increasing the local production capacity of petroleum products.

The new deep conversion refinery will have a planned processing capacity of 50,000 barrels per day. Deep conversion refining technology is generally designed to improve the conversion of crude oil into higher value petroleum products, potentially enhancing refinery efficiency and the overall product mix.

Attock Refinery Limited is already an established player in Pakistan’s refining sector, and the proposed investment would represent an expansion of its existing refining activities. If completed, the project would also add to the country’s overall refining capacity.

Pakistan has long relied on imports to meet part of its domestic demand for petroleum products. An expansion of local refining capacity could help reduce reliance on imported products, improve domestic crude processing and strengthen the country’s ability to meet its energy requirements.

The proposed deep conversion refinery comes as Pakistan seeks to modernize its refining sector and encourage investment in refinery upgrades aimed at improving production efficiency and increasing the availability of higher quality petroleum products locally.

The implementation of the project will depend on factors including investment arrangements, technical preparations, regulatory approvals, availability of crude oil and the final construction schedule. Further details regarding the total project cost and the expected start of construction have yet to be disclosed.

With a planned capacity of 50,000 barrels per day, the proposed refinery would represent a substantial addition to Pakistan’s refining infrastructure and could contribute to new investment and increased domestic processing capacity in the energy sector.

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The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) has issued a final 15-day deadline to residents and defaulters in Islamabad’s sectors G-13 and G-14/4 to clear outstanding occupancy, water and conservancy charges.
According to an FGEHA spokesperson, the Authority’s Revenue Directorate has issued a public notice directing residents with unpaid dues to settle their outstanding liabilities within the specified deadline.
The notice is aimed at property owners and residents who have failed to pay the charges applicable to their respective properties. FGEHA has made it clear that the 15-day period represents the final opportunity for defaulters to clear their entire outstanding amounts.
The Authority warned that failure to make the required payments within the deadline could lead to the suspension of ownership rights for the concerned plots in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
FGEHA further stated that enforcement action would be taken against defaulters without any additional notice or prior intimation after expiry of the 15-day period.
The development is significant for property owners in G-13 and G-14/4, where unpaid authority charges can affect the legal status and ownership-related rights associated with plots. Residents with outstanding liabilities have therefore been advised to verify their dues and complete payment within the stipulated period to avoid possible action by the housing authority.
The FGEHA spokesperson urged all concerned residents to treat the notice as a final opportunity and ensure that their outstanding occupancy, water and conservancy charges are cleared within the prescribed timeframe.
The Authority has also reiterated that failure to comply with the payment requirement could result in regulatory action under the relevant rules governing FGEHA housing schemes.

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Capital Smart City has unveiled its Command and Control Centre, presenting the facility as a central hub for monitoring city operations, coordinating different functions and providing faster access to critical information.

An update published on September 26, 2026, provided a glimpse into the Command and Control Centre, which features multiple operator workstations and a large multi panel display wall. The facility includes digital maps, monitoring dashboards and system information screens within a technology focused control room.

According to developer Future Development Holdings (FDH), the Command and Control Centre is designed to centralize important city operations, allowing improved oversight, coordination between different functions and faster access to critical information.

The initiative is part of Capital Smart City’s broader technology led urban planning concept, which focuses on integrating digital management, security systems and connected infrastructure into the development’s urban environment.

Images released as part of the update show the control room equipped with multiple workstations and large display screens showing digital maps and information related to various monitoring systems.

However, Capital Smart City has not disclosed detailed operational information about the systems connected to the Command and Control Centre. Details regarding surveillance coverage, traffic monitoring capabilities, emergency response integration, utility management and the number of personnel assigned to the facility have also not been provided.

The developer has also not announced a formal inauguration date or released a comprehensive technical document outlining the centre’s full operational scope. It remains unclear whether integration of different systems has been completed across the development or is being implemented in phases.

The Command and Control Centre was showcased through Capital Smart City’s official social media channels as part of its infrastructure updates.