ENGINEERING POST October-2019 Leadership Anthropology and Neurosciences-III Engr. Mohammad Iqbal Mirza, CEO, Green Leaves vaded through every gree of integration and lar among individuals logical term that tries that it receives from human social affairs. Integration means and teams considering to describe the process the senses and body, What we have learned that the functions of it very important, in problem solving. and sends messages so far is that leader- the brain become inde- coaching in its sim- What an insight is? back to the body. ship and followership pendently healthy and plest form is ability of The ability of human Human brain contains share common proper- well connected to other a person to enable an- being to suddenly find 100 billion of nerves ties across humans functions”. other in improving his a solution of a previ- cells arranged in pat- and other animals, The researchers performance. This im- ously incomprehensi- tern that coordinate pointing to its ancient have been looking into provement in perform- ble problem or concept thought, emotion, be- root and evolutionary the issue of improving ance can only be is called insight. It def- haviour, movement origin. human performance, initiated through be- initely occurs in the and sensation; and one “Neuroscientist Dr. especially how to drive havioural change and brain, but where in the trillion supporting In the beginning an- Daniel J. Siegel says a change in human for this the best way is brain, is not exactly cells to stabilize the thropologists were that human beings in- performance, through to enable others to un- known. tissue, in fact, it is the mostly interested crease their effective- conversation. The con- derstand their own in- The brain works like root of human intelli- in the power related ness as their brains cept of coaching in the sight. a big computer. It gence. affairs of small tribal develop a higher de- field of sports is popu- Insight is a psycho- processes information We can call it a com- societies and the evolu- plicated highway sys- tion of the state. As the tem of nerves societies became more connecting brain to the and more complex the rest of body, so that anthropologists pon- communication can dered over the use of occur in split seconds. authority, kinship, con- Think about how fast flict resolution and so- we pull our hand back cial control system, from a hot stove. While this gave rise to ethno- all the parts of our graphic study of politi- brainwork together, cal behaviour, each part is responsi- management of repu- ble for a specific func- tation, growth, ensu- tion – controlling ing and control of everything from our followership. heart rate to our mood. We do not have an There are various sec- agreed definition of tions of the brain, each leadership. The mean- with their own func- ing and qualities of tions: The frontal lobes leadership differ in dif- control thinking, plan- ferent cultures, thus ning, organizing, prob- constructing the lead- lem solving, short term ership on its social val- memory and move- ues. The social ment, the parietal processes through lobes interpret sensory which a leader goes information, such as constitutes fundamen- taste, temperature and tals of his life. The touch, the occipital leadership to anthro- lobes process images pologists is a system information from eyes exuding authority, or- and link that informa- ganizational skills, tion with images using social relation- stored in memory, and ship to his advantage the temporal lobes and charisma espe- process information cially for political lead- from senses of smell, ership. The study of taste and sound. They animal and human lit- also play a role in erature provides us in- memory storage. sight in laying down A well-integrated the foundation of a brain gives an adap- new branch of social tive response to the science dealing with world. It uses just the leadership from its right strategy for each evolutionary perspec- situation to achieve tive. The origin of lead- goal at its best, and at ership and a workplace the goals followership helps us can be our own, of the in understanding, pre- team or of our organi- dicting, and improving zations, therefore an the leadership today. integrated brain func- The natural sciences tions adapting to com- gives high importance plex and urgent to, the way groups in- situations is needed in dividuals coordinate an organizational set- and act together, tings. though the role of lead- A well-integrated ership in this collective brain has strong neu- coordination got little ral connections be- attention from social tween the prefrontal scientists. The leader- regions, the seat of ship is arguably one of conscious control and the most important language, and the rest subject in the social of the brain. The pre- sciences that has per- frontal region is the 51
ENGINEERING POST October-2019 most widely connected region of is the biological underpinning of are used to know oneself as are to perceive the minds of others.” the brain, linked directly to every what is loosely called ‘self-aware- used to know others. This explains The opposite of ‘mind sight’ is other major region. People without ness. Studies suggest that knowing why the idea that increasing self- ‘mind- blind’, a term used to de- good connections between pre- oneself, as evidenced by high rat- awareness increases social aware- scribe the experience of not being frontal and other regions suffer ings on a mindfulness scale has a ness is becoming more accepted in able to correctly interpret others’ from problems such as an inability positive impact on wellbeing and neuroscience. One practical appli- mental states. This condition is to control emotions and impulsive relationships. Knowing oneself also cation of the often found in autistic people and behavior. These people also have positively impacts on one’s ability Insight that knowing yourself sharply contrasts with mind-sight. trouble using words to identify When it comes to organizations, we their emotional states. (“The amygdala is responsible for the perception call it emotional intelligence, self- Whereas people who practice of emotions such as anger, fear, and sadness, as well awareness, social skills, human as the controlling of aggression. The amygdala skills and soft skills. Neural Inte- putting words on mental experi- helps to store memories of events and emotions so gration is a way of opening up the ences through mindfulness medita- communication pathways in the tion develop a thickening of their cortex in regions responsible for that an individual may be able to recognize similar brain that may have become controlling and shifting attention. events in the future. For example, if you have ever blocked or shut down because of Studies such as these point to the suffered a dog bite, then the amygdalae may help in stress. Neural Integration enables idea that strong neural connections processing that event and, therefore, increase your us to respond to situations more develop between the prefrontal re- fear or alertness around dogs. The size of the amyg- adaptively. gions and the rest of the brain as a dala is positively correlated with increased aggres- result of having a large set of lan- The application of neuroscience research can improve the effective- guage (which equates to a larger sion and physical behavior. ness of interventions intended to number of circuits in the prefrontal The amygdala in humans also plays a role in sex- increase neural integration in orga- cortex), for subtle patterns of expe- ual activity and libido, or sex drive. It can change nizational settings. According to rience. in size and shape based on the age, hormonal activ- Beer & Nohra, approximately two ity, and gender of the individual. For example, thirds of organizational change ef- As experiences occur, you are males who have low testosterone, or who may have forts fail, or deliver average results. able to apply language, which In the year 2013 professors Mr. means you recognize meaning, and through having this language you been castrated, (had their testicles removed), tend Adam Waytz and Malia Mason can recognize different choices of to have smaller amygdalae, and, in turn, may also wrote an article for “Harvard Busi- action. For example, there are have a lower sex drive”) ness Review” that neuroscience has times when it is better to focus already revealed insights that are closely on a problem, and times applicable to the workplace, includ- when it is better to be unfocused to regulate emotions, where one’s helps you know others, is the use of ing, how to promote creative think- and let new thoughts emerge into level of mindfulness is directly cor- mindfulness training to increase ing; how to structure rewards; the mind. You can more easily recog- related to the level of dampening of empathy in medical students. role of emotions in decision making, nize which strategy to choose, if you amygdala activity that occurred ‘Mind sight’, a term coined by neu- and; the opportunities and (mostly) have words to articulate the differ- during one’s labeling of emotions. roscientist Dr. Daniel Siegel, de- pitfalls of multi-tasking. ences between these two situations. Many studies show that the ability scribes this awareness. According Allah SWT created everything Without specific language for the to regulate emotions, often called to Siegel, ‘mind sight’ is the capac- with a purpose. Science is a knowl- two situations, it is more likely you ‘emotional intelligence’, is a key ity for insight and empathy. He edge discovered by human being will have automatic, ‘non-adaptive’ success factor in many jobs today. says, “It is based on the ability of and the thirst for knowledge con- responses to events. Studies of the medial prefrontal the human mind to see itself: to tinues to drive human being in The concept of neural integration cortex show that similar circuits know one’s own mind and to be able finding new branches of knowledge. 52
ENGINEERING POST October-2019 Stalemate overcomes human nature very nected. his employees increasing net earnings of his or- quickly and it spurs him to hunt for new things We used to believe that an effective leader ganization. Some of the management practices in every segment of his life. The ambitious was the one who can get more production from used to get these results were unfortunately at human nature drives him to create new things to make his present from good to better and the future from better to best. In this pursuit hav- ing good knowledge of his present he embarks on research to turn his ideas into a reality. In today’s world the concept of open-book management is gaining ground to improve trust, team work, and motivate employees for optimum performance. Though there is less un- derstanding of science behind these practices, yet the recent technological advances in the field of functional magnetic imaging gives us a glimpse of physical relationship the manage- ment practices do have with brain. Neuroscience is the study of how the nervous system develops, its structure, and what it does. This field is still in its development stage, and neuroscientists acknowledge that they still know little about brain. The brain mapping and studies done so far do show a definite neural connections in the brain giving scientists a deeper understanding of interconnection be- tween the brain and behavior. The advance- ment in the field of neuroscience may help us in unravelling the physiology of leadership ef- fectiveness. HR professionals and leaders are continuously striving to find better ways to keep their employees well engaged and con- 53
ENGINEERING POST October-2019 the cost of employee derstanding of the fear change and perceive it fective when it is appeal to another sec- Establish programs motivation, retention, of change has wide- as non-threatening. highly engaged. When tion of the brain Waytz that allow employees trust, and ultimately spread implications for Neuroscience has people “transcend”, the and Mason call the protected time to work the net profits. Today, how business leaders found that there are brain detaches itself “control network.” The on projects of their with the opening of and HR professionals sections of the brain from the external envi- control network allows choice that advance neuroscience window, approach change man- tied to innovation and ronment and focuses the brain to focus on the organization in we have more insight agement. If change is the present moment so some way. of how to improve lead- presented as a crisis it won’t wander all the • Engaging the ership behaviors (“If we don’t change time. This network control network to en- Scientist find a link immediately, we’ll all works best when it is courage focus. Estab- between effective lead- be out of a job”) or if a faced with limited dis- lish and support ers and positive work- “just do it and don’t tractors such as email, “technology free” ing relationships with ask questions” ap- phone calls, the Inter- blocks of time when others in triggering proach is taken, the net, and all the other phones and email are areas in the brain asso- change effort will daily factors that draw turned off. ciated with exciting at- likely fail. Leaders us away from task and Much of the same tention, activating the should try to reduce increase anxiety. neuroscience findings social system, and stress and anxiety by HR and talent man- that can be applied to other regions associ- focusing on the posi- agement professionals improve leadership ated with “approach” tive aspects of the pro- creativity. The innova- inward. It is during can apply the knowl- skills, reduce anxiety relationships. Contrar- posed change, asking tion section allows hu- this time that creativ- edge gained through during times of ily, leaders with poor questions, and listen- mans to transcend, to ity is at its peak and neuroscience to im- change, and improve working relationships ing actively to employ- imagine what it may those “eureka” mo- prove innovation and creativity and innova- with others deacti- ees’ concerns. This be like to in a different ments are most likely creativity by: tion can be applied to vated the social system process enhances the space and time. This to occur. • Engaging the employee engagement. and activated regions brain’s ability to adjust area is unique to hu- Another way to im- area of the brain asso- HR and talent man- of the brain associated its response to the mans and is most ef- prove creativity is to ciated with innovation. agement professionals with narrowing atten- can use neuroscience tion, lowering compas- to help improve em- sion, and triggering ployee engagement by: negative emotions. • Fostering a top- Leadership develop- down approach to em- ment activities, there- ployee engagement. fore, should focus on Leaders and HR pro- building positive work- fessionals should en- ing relationships with courage and educate peers and subordi- others on how to de- nates. velop positive working A physical connec- relationships with tion in the brain asso- their peers and em- ciated with trust, an ployees to increase em- emotion that is in- ployee engagement. creasingly cited as a • Making innova- critical leadership trait tion and creativity a to exhibit. The brain top organizational pri- determines trustwor- ority to improve em- thiness within millisec- ployee engagement. It onds of meeting a may be time to re-eval- person. That initial de- uate open plan offices, termination is continu- the constant barrage of ally updated when emails, 24/7 access to more information is re- technology, and other ceived and processed, practices that neuro- as the brain takes in a science has found to person’s appearance, reduce innovation, cre- gestures, voice tone, ativity, and focus. and the content of • Discouraging what is said. What this multi-tasking. means for leaders is that it is possible to Conclusion build trust among em- Neuroscience has ployee even if it has widespread applica- been lacking in the tion possibilities, from past. understanding the Gut feelings—those genesis and possible feelings that occur cures of such disorders without conscious as schizophrenia, thought—are real, and autism, and this can be helpful in Alzheimer’s disease to leadership develop- better understanding ment. Gut feelings the science behind our trigger physical interactions with oth- changes to the body ers. By leveraging neu- like increased heart roscience and rate, sweating, blush- increasing our under- ing, and goose bumps. standing of the brain, While gut feelings or we can also enhance hunches can be falli- leadership skills, ble, they can be used to change management help bypass complex initiatives, creativity and time-consuming and innovation, and analysis. Leaders can employee engagement. be taught to stop and As we improve our un- consider gut feelings derstanding of how the before making busi- brain functions, we can ness decisions. transform how leaders We now know that think, develop, and change is dreaded be- perform. (A part of this cause the brain, which article is adapted from is hard wired to sur- David Rock Research vive, perceives it as a Paper University of threat. This deeper un- Middlesex, UK) 54
ENGINEERING POST October-2019 International gas pipelines to help meet energy requirements The Petroleum Division of will pass through war-torn Ministry of Energy is ag- Afghanistan to boost economic gressively pursuing the in- activity there and ensure peace ternational gas pipeline projects and stability in the region. This to meet the energy needs of the project will also help connect two country. The Turkmenistan- regions through road, rail and Afghanistan-Pakistan-India fiber cable network. (TAPI) Gas Pipeline Project and The TAPI Project Company North (TAPI South Gas Pipeline Pipeline Company Project are Limited clear illus- TPCL) trations of has estab- such ef- lished its forts of the project of- Ministry of fice in Energy. Dubai and The also TAPI proj- opened a ect has achieved substantial branch office in Islamabad. To progress during the current year. fund the project activities, the The construction work has al- Government of Pakistan is regu- ready been started in Turk- larly contributing its committed menistan and is expected to start share in the project. soon from Turkmen-Afghan bor- Interstate Gas Systems der to Herat section. Construc- (ISGS) is working on some tion activities in Pakistan were pipeline projects that also in- previously delayed amid tensions clude TAPI, North-South with India but are now set to Pipeline and Offshore Gas kickoff during the first month of Pipeline. In addition, the com- 2020. pany also plans to set up under- This is peace pipeline project ground gas storages to ensure and promises connectivity be- energy security through load tween Central and South Asia. It management in the country 55
ENGINEERING POST October-2019 Job fair and Project exhibition at Usman Institute of Technology Karachi Keeping up with its rich tradition, one of the event. “Today’s event where graduating students country’s leading technology institutes, showcased their interesting and futuristic tech proj- Usman Institute of Technology (UIT), held its ect especially shows the commitment that UIT has Annual Final Year Projects Exhibition and job fair at to developing and promoting a strong technological its campus. Officials of Pakistan’s top 53 national ecosystem in Pakistan and bring the country on the and multinational firms, Consulate Generals of dif- global map of innovation. I truly appreciate UIT for ferent countries, and country’s prominent academics these efforts and congratulate them on organizing graced the event with their presence. Mohammed this successful job fair and projects exhibition,” he Kasim Hasham (President Usman Memorial Foun- added. dation) along with other Board Members attended “UIT has quickly established its mark in Electrical the event as the Chief Guest and appreciated UIT for Engineering and Computer Science higher studies, the promotion of technology education in Pakistan. said Dr. Zahir Ali Syed, Director UIT. “Our vision is The Final Year’s Projects Exhibition showcased deeply etched in our conscience that we have to bring numerous innovative technology based projects that about a generation, particularly sensitive towards had been conceived and materialized by graduating needs of the Pakistani society and industry. Using students of Electrical Engineering and Computer their knowledge and skills our students come up Science departments of UIT. Some of these projects with practical applications of technology to solve our steeped in innovation and originality have already national and local problems,” he added. won appreciation at various competitions. Parents Usman Institute of Technology works with a vi- and guests had the opportunity to get insight – first- sion to be the center of excellence for creating new hand from the creators about the projects which may and useful knowledge and to produce professional transform into life changing products in not so dis- leaders who could compete with the best in the world tant future. and bring about a paradigm shift in the quality of life “The role of UIT in promoting technology educa- of the people of Pakistan. The institute aims to create tion in Pakistan and producing highly skilled gradu- Hasham (Chief Guest, President Usman Memorial new and useful knowledge for solving the country’s ates is commendable,” said Mohammad Kasim Foundation) while expressing his thoughts at the problems. 56
ENGINEERING POST October-2019 Mr Fawad Barry appointed as new CEO of Haseen Habib Trading (Pvt) Limited Mr. Fawad Barry who is cur- Engineering Post wish him all the Safety. His priorities rently serving as the Manag- best of luck of in his new role and wish are maintaining the ing Director of Haseen Habib the company to achieve new mile- company reputation, Trading (Pvt) Limited has been ap- stones under the leadership of Mr continuous improve- pointed as the new CEO after his Fawad Barry and his younger brother ment, business beloved father and honorable founder and Executive Director, Mr Jawad growth and creat- and CEO of Haseen Habib Trading Barry. ing awareness re- (Pvt) Limited passed away from this Mr Fawad Barry has taken charge garding Fire world on March 22, 2019. as CEO of the company from Muhar- Safety in Pak- With several international train- ram 1st, 1441 Hijri (Sep 1, 2019) fol- istan. ings and diplomas in this field, Mr lowing the footsteps of his great Fawad Barry enjoys imparting his father, the founder of Haseen Habib twenty seven (27) years’ experience to Trading (Pvt) Limited, Hafiz Ateeq ur the society. He is Member NFPA [Na- Rahman Barry sb. He will always be tional Fire Protection Association, remembered as the person who laid USA] and Director FPAP [Fire Protec- the foundation of Fire Safety in Pak- tion Association of Pakistan]. Being a istan, a great and loving personality. famous spokesman of this profession, HHTPL is now the biggest and the he often conducts public awareness most reputable name in the Fire seminars and attends electronic Safety industry of Pakistan due to his media talk‐shows. Following the foot- unmatched efforts. steps of his great father, he is always Mr Fawad Barry is known for his the first to take part in the philan- result oriented nature, strong leader- thropic activities, is a passionate ship skills, firm business ethics and cricketer who leads the HHTPL integrity. He also has a proven track cricket team, and a patriotic Pakistani record during his tenures as Deputy who is standing tall against all uneth- CEO and Managing Director of the ical business practices. He is also company. playing his role as an active crime The new CEO brings with him the ex- controller. perience of 27 years in the field of Fire 57
ENGINEERING POST October-2019 IEEE PES KARACHI CHAPTER 6th Technical Seminar 2019 IEEE PES Chapter Currents in excess of for three phase .07 sec- inar. At the end of the ses- low to be part of the IEEE tended by a very large Karachi organized a 25 milliamps are fatal onds sion, an IEEE Member- organization by Engr. number of Professionals Technical Seminar. and the acceptable trip- A healthy discussion ship Development Tahir Saleem. The lecture from Industry. After the This was the Sixth activ- ping time for single phase was conducted on differ- presentation was given to lasted for more than 60 Seminar, High Tea was ity of the year 2019. It circuits is .2seconds and ent topics during the sem- encourage industry Fel- minutes, and was at- arranged. was a versatile event where participants and ABAD inks industry leaders were fa- MoU for the cilitated by a provision of a platform where had the digitalisation of opportunity of engaging land records with each other. IEEE is committed to helping the engineering Profession The Association of and to evaluate their Builders and De- technical Knowledge and velopers of Pak- create the building blocks istan (ABAD) and of a diverse professional Central Depository Com- network. pany (CDC), has signed a The one day seminar historic Memorandum of was held by the topic of Understanding (MoU) for “THE NEED OF ELEC- the digitalisation of land TRICAL SAFETY LEG- records through Land ISLATION” Engr. Tahir Repository System, Saleem was the Speaker which will be the first of the seminar. ever system in Pakistan The Technical Seminar and it will cater the need started with recitation of of Electronic Registration Holy Quran after which a of Land and Land Titles. Thank you noted was Chairman ABAD given by Engr. Parkash Muhammad Hassan Lohana, MD Chair IEEE Bakshi said that ABAD Region 10. is working for the legal The first part of the and bona fide construc- seminar was on the Elec- tion activities in Pakistan trical Safety, Electrical and some people are ac- circuits – Earthing, Pro- cusing that builders are tection against Direct and cheating people but 98 Indirect Contact, Differ- percent of ABAD mem- ent Earthing System, Au- bers are doing their legit- tomatic Disconnection of imate business. the TT system, Current Addressing the cere- Path Flow, Range Of Tol- mony CEO CDC high- erable Limits, World Leg- lighted main points of islation and World Land Repository System. Legislation. Zaigham Rizvi, Chair- The President DHA man Prime Minister’s gave a detailed presenta- Task Force for Housing tion in which he elabo- also spoke on this occa- rated the need of sion. Vice Chairman Legislation for safety of ABAD Abdul Kareem human life in light of 30 Adhia thanked all deaths which occurred guests. The signing cere- due to electrocution in mony was held at ABAD Karachi. He further said House. Vice Chairman that he considered KE re- ABAD Abdul Kareem sponsibility only about Adhia and Badiuddin 30% and the responsibil- Akber CEO of CDC ity mainly lies with the signed the MoU which legislative institutions. At was witnessed by Chair- one time he blamed Elec- man ABAD Muhammad trical Inspectors solely re- Hassan Bakshi, Chair- sponsible for all deaths. man CDC Moin M He explained that as Cir- Fudda, Senior Vice cuit breakers were not in- Chairman ABAD Anwar stalled on poles, it was the Dawood, Chairman main reason of catastro- Southern Region phe. He frequently used Ibrahim Habib, senior of- terms SC circuit current, ficials of CDC and mem- Breaker Capacity. bers of ABAD. 58
ENGINEERING POST October-2019 Official Media Partner Engineering Post PHVACR Expo 2020 Society arranged networking events Pakistan HVACR So- events were participated the best ways adopted to be much better than the HVACR society’s percep- arrangements were ciety, Lahore Chap- by a big number of profes- facilitate the expo partic- one held previously at La- tion into a big brand. highly lauded. The indus- ter organized get sionals. ipants. hore. The point to note Under the leadership of try is looking at Lahore together networking’s at Mr. Azim Ashraf, Pres- Mr. Ramzan Sharif, here is that the previous Mr. Ramzan Sharif, that chapter for at least the Karachi, Islamabad and ident HVACR society wel- Chief convener Expo HVACR expo held at La- event attained the atten- same response and La- Lahore simultaneously to comed the guests and 2020, assured the partic- hore was a landmark tion of some record break- hore chapter is commit- elaborate the stall book- highlighted the measures ipants that this event will event that turned the ing visitors and the best ted to offer even the best. ings and sponsorship op- taken by the society to portunities of upcoming further improve the over- 27th HVACR expo at La- all procedures for better hore. This event will held coordination among the from 26th to 28th March members and to make at expo center Lahore. HVACR more helpful for The events were attended the HVACR sector and by the exhibitors and po- economy. tential participants with Mr. Sajjad Haider, consultants, contractors Chairman, Lahore chap- and professionals from ter offered detailed pre- the field. Participants sentations conveying showed keen interest in various new options the offerings and all three opted for the event and 59
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ENGINEERING POST October-2019 Firm DECON International successfully conducted Subsoil investigation for 765kV Dasu – Islamabad Transmission Line Firm DECON International leled level of commitment and (Pvt.) Ltd (DECON) has service throughout the project, successfully completed the due to which they completed the subsoil investigation for the project within time, cost and 765kV quality Dasu – parame- Islam- ters as abad commit- We s t ted at Trans- the con- mission tractual Line stage. Project The proj- in Pak- ect was istan. com- The proj- pleted by ect in- deploy- volved ment of perform- six ance of drilling drilling rigs si- works multane- from Dasu project site and end in ously. DECON ensured safety at the west of Islamabad through work throughout the project, Mansehra involving tough ter- with Occupational Health and rain and NOCs from local govern- Safety (OHS) measures. ment. DECON’s skilled Firm DECON International professionals provide an unparal- successfully conducted this high 62
ENGINEERING POST October-2019 level project mainly because of the work for subsoil investigation its experience on previous suc- for 765kV Dasu – Islamabad cessful working on many national West Transmission Line project level projects. in Pakistan to Firm DECON In- The scope of work comprised; ternational (Pvt.) Ltd. 250km- • long 756kV Drilling of transmis- eight (8) sion line boreholes would orig- of 3 meters/ inate from bedrock Dasu proj- depth each ect site and in Zone-I end in the • west of Is- Drilling of lamabad thirty-four through (34) bore- Mansehra. holes of 12 At the end- meters ing point, it depth each will con- in Zone-II nect to the • NTDC’s ex- Drilling of isting thirty-five 500kV sys- (35) bore- tem. holes of 12 Besides meters the trans- depth each mission in Zone-III line with • Car- its premed- rying out itated 674 standard towers, the penetra- project also tion tests comprises (SPTs) at of a new one (1.0) to 765/500/ two (2.0) meter interval, where 220 kV substation in Mansehra feasible. and another new 765/500/220 kV • Collection of disturbed substation in Islamabad, which and undisturbed samples fol- ensure the evacuation of electric- lowed by laboratory testing of se- ity produced by Dasu HPP and lected samples. other downstream hydropower intec GOPA-International En- plants to be installed beside the ergy Consultants had awarded river Indus. 63
Construction sector declared as industry in Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has declared the Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq He said the introduction of this service will facilitate construction sector as an industry by giving an Awan, Chairman Board of Investment Syed Zubair the residents of the federal capital regarding matters in-principle approval. The approval was given Gillani, Secretary Housing Dr Imran Zeb and Chair- pertaining to the CDA and help check corruption and at a meeting attended by Special Assistant to PM on man Naya Pakistan Housing Authority (NPHDA) Lt other illegal practices. Gen Anwar Ali Hyder (R). The Prime Minister said the government is giving special emphasis to simplify the construction related laws and do away with the condition of unnecessary approvals and NOCs. Chairman NPHDA Lt Gen Anwar Ali Hyder (R) briefed the Prime Minister about steps, being taken to address policy issues, simplification of procedures, easy access to comprehensive information, abolishing of unnecessary approvals, compliance of zoning and development by-laws, use of technology elimina- tion/minimizing the need for physical presence and personal interaction and doing away with discre- tionary powers, particularly during inspections, con- current activities within stipulated time-lines. The construction experts while talking to Engi- neering Post suggested that one or two mega projects can change the current economic recession of Pak- istan. Many of them consider Naya Pakistan Housing Plan as one of the game changer if taken up early by the government. The experts also emphasize to take on board the private sector for this project but only after giving them confidence. The Chairman CDA briefed the Prime Minister about Automated Client Service Center being launched in the federal capital.
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