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Business Recorder
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Build Pakistan Exhibition and Conference 2025: Housing ministry and Fakt Exhibitions sign MoU
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Housing and Works has entered into a strategic partnership with Fakt Exhibitions (Pvt.) Ltd. to jointly organize the Build Pakistan Exhibition and Conference 2025, aimed at accelerating growth and innovation in the housing, infrastructure, and construction sectors. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formally signed at the Ministry of Housing and Works by Saleem Khan Tanoli, CEO of Fakt Exhibitions (Pvt.) Ltd., and Muhammad Ashfaq Ghumman, Additional Secretary, representing the Ministry. The signing took place in the presence of Federal Minister for Housing and Works, Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, and Secretary Housing and Works, Hamed Yaqoob Sheikh. Speaking on the occasion, Saleem Khan Tanoli briefed on the objectives and contours of the exhibitions. He highlighted the significance of the project and its potential outcomes, which are deemed critical for infrastructure development, housing sustainability, and industrial growth. Federal Minister, Riaz Hussain Pirzada, while addressing the ceremony, congratulated both teams and termed this signing of the MoU an important milestone in the mission to strengthen Pakistan's housing, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. He called it a timely initiative providing a valuable platform for national and international stakeholders. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
16-06-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
China eyes housing, construction projects
A high-powered Chinese business delegation led by Yao Yu, CEO of DongKai International Investment, met with Federal Minister for Housing and Works Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada on Monday to explore joint ventures in housing and construction sectors. According to a statement, the delegation, representing a consortium of major construction and technology firms, discussed adopting prefabricated and modular construction techniques to enhance sustainability, reduce costs, and speed up project timelines. Yu showcased advanced housing models and proposed setting up a Dragon Mart-style commercial complex in Pakistan.
Express Tribune
27-02-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Bodies of six Pakistanis from Libya boat tragedy repatriated
Listen to article The bodies of six Pakistani nationals who perished in a boat tragedy off the coast of Zawiya city, Libya, were repatriated to Pakistan on Thursday. The remains, which arrived via a Qatar Airways flight, were received at Islamabad's airport by grieving families. The tragic incident, which occurred earlier this month, saw the capsizing of a migrant boat carrying around 65 passengers, 16 of whom were Pakistani nationals. While 37 Pakistanis survived, nearly 10 others remain missing. The repatriation was facilitated by the Government of Pakistan, with formalities completed by the Pakistani mission in Tripoli. Minister for Housing and Works Riaz Hussain Pirzada was present at the airport to receive the bodies, offering condolences to the families. He assured that all arrangements were made to ensure the bodies were transported to their hometowns. Pirzada expressed the government's commitment to supporting the families during this difficult time. 'The tragedy that occurred on February 5 has left many families in mourning,' he said. 'We stand with the victims' families and will ensure the return of the remaining bodies.' The repatriated bodies were identified as Musawir Hussain, Shoaib Ali, Muhammad Ali Shah, Abid Hussain, Musab Hussain, and Shoaib Hussain. All six hailed from Kurram and Orakzai regions in Pakistan. Pakistan's Foreign Office had earlier confirmed that the Libyan authorities had recovered the bodies of at least 16 Pakistani nationals. The boat capsized near the port of Marsa Dela, located northwest of Zawiya City. In response, the Pakistani government activated a crisis management cell to assist the grieving families and facilitate the repatriation process. Riaz Hussain Pirzada also highlighted the dangers of illegal migration, calling the incident a tragic lesson. 'This tragedy illustrates the risks of attempting to reach Europe through illegal routes,' he said, urging youth to pursue legal migration avenues. The bodies were handed over to their families, and the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation arranged for their transport to the victims' hometowns. Ambulances and medical teams were also deployed to assist the grieving families during the repatriation process. Earlier, in a major breakthrough in the investigation of the 2025 Libya boat tragedy, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Kohat Zone arrested two members of an international human trafficking network. The suspects, Habibur Rehman and Naveed Ahmed, were apprehended in a raid at Pusht Bazaar, Bajaur. According to officials, the arrested individuals were part of a network operating alongside accomplices based in Italy, including Wajid Ali and Shah Faisal. The gang was involved in smuggling people to Europe through illegal channels. The tragic boat accident claimed the lives of 14 victims from Kurram, who had been lured into the perilous journey.
