Leading Russian companies Gazprom, Zarubezhneftegaz and Inter Raoues are keen to develop Pakistan's energy sector and will contribute to the building of power generating facilities and developing gas fields in Pakistan.

This assurance was given to President Asif Ali Zardari during his first three-day state visit to Russia (May 11-13) during which the leadership of both the countries held in- de

The recommendations of the high-powered Expert Committee (HPEC) on Urban Infrastructure, set up by former urban development minister Jaipal Reddy, have to traverse some more distance. Constituted in 2008, HPEC submitted its findings last month on the problems of leap-frogging urbanisation and the financial measures necessary to make our cities more efficient and liveable.

JAIPUR: A proposal for a special package for automotive industries in the state was mooted by additional chief secretary, C K Mathew at the Automotive Conclave-Unfolding Investment Opportunities in Rajasthan', on Thursday in Jaipur.

"The automotive industry was not only a visible symbol of growth in any country but also reflects the fundamentals of economic growth.

In a major boost to the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, the Central government has decided to fund the

The MMRDA is planning to approach the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) for seeking fresh clearance for the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL). The ministry clearance given to the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), which was earlier executing the project, has expired.

The Indian port sector is facing choppy waters as big-ticket expansion projects worth close to . 10,000 crore have been stranded, awaiting environment clearances.

The major port projects stuck due to environmental clearance include the . 3,600-crore container terminal project at Chennai, . 400-crore coal terminal at Marmagao Port, .

In an interview with BW