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Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), is proud to announce the completion and opening of the Kalma Chowk Underpass remodeling CBD Punjab Boulevard project. This project has been completed as per the directive of the Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab, Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, within the given timeline. Commissioner Lahore Muhammad Ali Randhawa and CEO CBD Punjab Imran Amin visited the site for final inspection and make it functional for traffic. This project is a gift for the residents of Lahore, who can now enjoy a smoother and more efficient traffic flow. The main underpass from Barkat Market to Liberty and Liberty to Barkat Market was already functional, and now the Ali Zaib Road is also fully operational for traffic. Commissioner Lahore and CEO CBD Punjab personally drove into the underpass and officially made it functional for traffic. Commissioner Lahore, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, expressed his satisf...

                                              The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) also known as the Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab) has made history by completing the Kalma Chowk Underpass and CBD Punjab Boulevard project in just five months. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all those involved, from the CBD Punjab team to various institutions and stakeholders who cooperated to bring this project to fruition. The project was completed by the given deadline as per the directive of Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, to provide relief to the daily commuters from  traffic congestion in the area and provide a smoother flow of traffic  CEO of CBD Punjab Imran Amin expressed his gratitude to all those involved in making this project a success, including the care...

As corporate collapses make headlines this year the need for strong risk management is clear. This is why the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), The Association of Insurance and Risk Managers (Airmic), and the Professional Risk Managers’ International Association (PRMIA) have collaborated on a new study that gauges how risk and financial leaders are dealing with risk culture and to what extent they understand its effect on the organisation’s broader strategy.   The research is based on an online global survey complemented by a mix of interactive engagements with the three professional bodies’ respective members, gathering views from thousands of risk and financial professionals around the world. The findings are published in a new report,  Risk Culture: Building Resilience and Seizing Opportunities .   Read the full report and its supplements here.   This first of its kind study found that while ‘box ticking’ is prevalent there is growing interest...

                                             Free Fire Pakistan’s newest format esports league, the GameNow Free Fire Sea Invitational Qualifiers has come to an end, with a new team joining the champions list, Team Legacy. The tier-2 league ended in the most dramatic finish with two-time FFPL champions Team Hotshot Esports coming in at second with only 4 points between the two. Team Legacy consisted of disgruntled members from various esports teams who came together to form a new team. They have earned the right to represent Pakistan at the Free Fire Sea Invitationals to be held later this month in Thailand where they will be competing against top teams of various regions.   Jazz GameNow and Free Fire embarked on their partnership with the launch of the GameNow FFSIQ in April. Free Fire is the world’s leading mobile battle royale game with over 1 Billion downloads and ...

Caretaker Minister for Housing and Urban Development Punjab, Barrister Syed Azfar Ali Nasir, paid a visit to Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), where he was briefed on the CBD Punjab's projects, especially the CBD Punjab Boulevard and Kalma Chowk Underpass remodeling.  CEO CBD Punjab, Imran Amin Executive Director Commercial CBD Punjab, Mohammed Omer, Executive Director Technical CBD Punjab, Riaz Hussain, Director Business  Development CBD Punjab, Ali Waqar Shah , Director Project Management CBD Punjab Asif Iqbal, Director Construction CBD Punjab, Asif Babar, officials of NLC and  Nespak were also present during the visit. The Caretaker Minister visited the under-construction barrels of CBD Punjab Boulevard. CEO CBD Punjab, Imran Amin and Executive Director Technical CBD Punjab, Riaz Hussain updated the Caretaker Minister about the development work progress. Caretaker Minister showe...

                                           Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), commonly known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), is proud to announce the introduction of the "Blue Road" concept in Lahore. The concept aims to modernize the city's infrastructure and improve the quality of life for its residents. CBD Punjab has introduced the Blue Road concept to Lahore, marking the first city in Pakistan and Asia, to adopt this innovative technology. Blue Roads are designed to offer a sustainable alternative to traditional asphalt roads, incorporating heat observation and energy-conserving features to reduce pollution and promote a healthier environment. These innovative roads utilize a specialized coating that reflects sunlight, reducing the amount of heat absorbed by the road surface. In addition, the reflective coating improves visibi...

                                            realme, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand confirms the official launch date of its realme 11 Pro Series 5G. Coming in two variants - realme 11 Pro+ 5G and realme 11 Pro 5G, the stellar new lineup will be released on May 10th.  realme 11 Pro Series is collaboration between realme Design Studio and Matteo Menotto - former Gucci Prints designer, realme 11 Pro Series 5G comes with a striking-new master design, featuring an elegant lychee leather back and a lace-like strip circles its camera module and goes straight down to the bottom. According to Matteo, the design inspiration comes from Milan, a fashion-forward city and also where Matteo grew-up. He took inspiration from the beautiful monuments in the city, where the rising run drapes classic architectures and creates a pale golden hue, just like the new phone’s colour va...