KARACHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Sindh government to complete the process for approval of PC-I, signing of contract and issuance of work order of the revised design of Karachi Circular Railways tracks within a maximum period of one month.
Issuing orders on the Sindh government’s report over the KCR’s revised plan, the SC’s three-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed, directed the Sindh government to ensure that all requisite financial resources are made available, so that project could be completed as expeditiously as possible.
Earlier, the counsel of Frontier Works Organizations had pointed out that the feasibility report duly approved by the Pakistan Railways has been submitted to the Sindh government, which has neither approved the PC-I nor has any contract been signed or work order issued to the FWO. He also submitted that no funds have been released for the construction of underpasses and overhead bridges.
To a query by the court if the design proposed by the FWO and its consultants was technically examined by the railways expert, the chairman railways confirmed, saying their technical experts found it to be compliant with all engineering and technical requirements, which would result in smooth operation of the KCR. He also submitted that there was no additional financial commitment required from the government of Sindh other than that earlier committed by the government of Sindh before the court.
Justice Babar Sattar heard the contempt of court plea and summoned Anwarul Haq, Member Estate Board and DG Land next...
Deputy Secretary Defence Production Asghar Ali has been transferred and posted as deputy secretary at the Prime...
The FIA cybercrime wing had summoned Marwat to join the probe and record his statement
The source said it was decided to do a proper spade work for the proposed rally of the party possibly on March 23
The scrutiny of nomination papers of 135 candidates will be over by March 19
The company has sought 147% hike in gas prices from the regulator that would put more burden on the inflation-weary...