The model house built on 720sq ft (80sq yards) on the NED University campus. Photo by writer
KARACHI: It was a marvel of engineering and architecture, on top of also being energy efficient and fireproof. The model house, the inauguration of which was organised at the NED University of Engineering and Technology campus on Saturday, is bright, spacious and comfortable. And the best thing about it is that it is low-cost and can be constructed within six weeks.
Looking to develop energy efficient and low-cost housing facilities in a sustainable way, the Centre for Affordable Housing and Sustainable Built Environment (CAHSBE) and NED University joined hands with the construction industry to come up with the housing model in accordance to the affordable/low-cost housing as envisioned by Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Govt approves all-male ZTBL board
Move violates law that calls for women representation in every public interest firm
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ISLAMABAD:
The federal government has approved an all-male board of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL), violating an Act of parliament that binds it to ensure women representation in every public interest company.
The decision is also against the government’s policy of economic and social empowerment of women, which President Arif Alvi reiterated on Wednesday.
But a day earlier, the federal cabinet approved a nine-member board, including two ex-officio members, for ZTBL. It approved the appointment of Nadeem Lodhi as the chairman of ZTBL board of directors.