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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to inaugurate three major road infrastructure projects in the coming months as construction work on the schemes approaches completion, Communications Minister Abdul Aleem Khan said during a review meeting of the National Highway Authority (NHA).
The projects include the Lodhran/Multan Expressway, Peshawar Northern Bypass and expansion of the Pindi Bhattian/Faisalabad Motorway. According to the minister, work on these schemes is progressing toward completion and preparations will be made for their formal inauguration by the prime minister.
The projects are part of the federal government’s broader effort to expand and upgrade Pakistan’s national highway network, improve intercity connectivity and strengthen road infrastructure supporting trade, transport and regional economic activity.
The NHA meeting reviewed progress on ongoing and proposed infrastructure schemes, along with road safety, revenue enhancement, development programmes and the authority’s financial position.
The minister was also briefed on progress on the Sialkot/Kharian Motorway, where construction activity is moving ahead at a fast pace. Meanwhile, work has commenced on the Karachi/Quetta/Chaman Pakistan Expressway (N-25), a strategically important road corridor connecting major areas of Sindh and Balochistan.
During the meeting, Abdul Aleem Khan directed the NHA to take immediate measures to address the deteriorating condition of the Lahore/Gujranwala GT Road. He stressed the need for urgent rehabilitation and maintenance work to provide relief to motorists and improve travel conditions along the heavily used route.
Officials also presented updates on financing arrangements for the M-6 Motorway, projects being executed under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) and NHA schemes being implemented across all four provinces.
The government’s road development programme is expected to have wider implications for passenger and freight movement, particularly along major intercity and trade corridors. Improved motorway and highway connectivity can also support commercial activity and influence development patterns around transport routes by improving access between urban centres, industrial areas and emerging residential and commercial locations.

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The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is set to launch construction of the long-awaited Kashmir Chowk underpass, with preparatory work already underway and the project expected to enter full-scale construction following a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for October 5.
CDA officials said work on a diversion road and shifting of utilities has already started to facilitate construction activity at the busy intersection. Excavation and major civil works will commence after the groundbreaking ceremony.
The project has moved into the execution phase following the completion of the CDA’s technical evaluation of bids submitted by Habib Construction Services (HCS) and MS Kamran Khan (Kundi Group). According to the bidding process, one bidder was declared non-responsive, while HCS’s financial bid was opened for further consideration.
HCS quoted Rs1.45 billion for the project, compared with the estimated cost of Rs1.486 billion mentioned in the tender documents. The contractor has formally been given 90 days to complete the underpass.
However, CDA officials are aiming to complete the project within approximately two months under a fast-track construction schedule. The authority has cited HCS’s recent experience in completing major CDA infrastructure schemes, including the Serena Interchange, Murree Road underpass, T-Chowk flyover and Sheen Chowk underpass, as a factor supporting the accelerated timeline.
The Kashmir Chowk underpass is expected to improve traffic movement between Islamabad and Rawalpindi by separating through traffic from vehicles using the surface road. Under the planned traffic arrangement, vehicles travelling from the Serena side towards Rawalpindi will pass through the underpass, while traffic heading towards Murree will continue to use the road above.
The project is part of the CDA’s broader infrastructure development programme aimed at improving traffic circulation and upgrading major road corridors in the capital. The authority is also preparing to launch several other major projects, including a cricket stadium, an additional block at the Jinnah Convention Centre, Safari Park and the National History Museum at Malpur.
The Kashmir Chowk project is expected to bring changes to traffic patterns in the surrounding area during construction, while its completion is intended to provide a more efficient route for traffic moving between key Islamabad and Rawalpindi corridors.

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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the public auction of a 32 kanal and 11 marla property in Bahria Golf City, Rawalpindi, to recover outstanding tax liabilities of Rs 26.46 billion. The auction is scheduled for October 6, 2026.

According to the auction notice issued by the Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Islamabad, the property comprises 32 kanals and 11 marlas of land along with a constructed house and built up structures. It is located at Plot No. 1, Street No. R2 A, Bahria Golf City, Mouza Salkhater, Tehsil and District Murree, Rawalpindi.

The tax default associated with the property amounts to Rs 26,466,222,636. The FBR is conducting the recovery proceedings under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 and Income Tax Rules, 2002.

The auction will be held at 11:30 am on October 6 at the LTO Islamabad office, Plot No. 20, Mauve Area, G 9/1, Islamabad. Interested bidders can obtain the application form and detailed terms and conditions from the office of the Deputy Commissioner Inland Revenue at LTO Islamabad during office hours.

The proceedings relate specifically to the attached immovable property identified in the auction notice. The action should therefore not be interpreted as a general auction, cancellation of Bahria Golf City, cancellation of its layout plan, or a blanket restriction on transfers of other privately held properties within the housing development.

The FBR has reserved the right to reject or decline any bid in accordance with the applicable auction terms. Potential bidders have been advised to verify the property title, attachment status, transfer position, applicable legal conditions and other relevant documents before participating in the auction.

The Rs 26.46 billion figure represents the stated tax default associated with the property and should not be treated as the property's market value or reserve price. The available auction reporting does not state a reserve price for the property.

The latest auction is part of the FBR's broader tax recovery efforts involving the attachment and sale of immovable assets. However, the present proceeding specifically concerns the identified 32 kanal and 11 marla property in Bahria Golf City.