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Offering investment in industries without asking source is the key In light of the recent deci- dustrialization i.e. People set- vesting a specific amount in sion of the government re- ting up new industries should currently running industries garding the provision of be exempted from showing should also be provided some “Amnesty scheme” to tax de- concessions regarding unde- faulters, there is a buzz in the clared assets. This initiative, engineering sector about how let’s call it “Amnesty for Indus- this scheme can be modified to trialization”, will not only help be more beneficial for the econ- to improve industrialization omy. but will also strengthen the It is the opinion of the many economy of the country by cre- senior engineers in engineer- ating thousands of jobs and a ing community of Pakistan platform to compete globally. that instead of offering the Cherry on top is that as new amnesty scheme in its present money trail or at least some industries get registered under form, it should be modified in concessions should be pro- this program, the tax net will such a way that encourages in- vided. Similarly the people in- also expand.

ENGINEERING POST June-2019 Work reinitiated on Hyderabad Sukkur Motorway The National Highway Authority Although the project in the previous (NHA) has decided to reinitiate government had been awarded to the work on the long overdue Hyder- China State Construction Engineering abad Sukkur Motorway (M-6) project. Corporation, with scheduled comple- In this regard an agreement for consul- tion in three years, on build-operate- tancy services has also been awarded transfer (BOT) basis but on formation for “detailed design, traffic studies, of the new government the project had commercial feasibility study and bid been shelved due to financialcon- evaluation/bid comparative analysis” straints. Now NHA Executive Board Two more Private The consultancy services will be pro- has directed that a model be prepared vided by M/s Nespak (Pvt) Ltd., in joint without any element of government fi- venture nancing. Ac- companies to establish with M/s cording to the ZAK Con- previous sulting En- model, a cer- gineers Coal based plant in Thartain portion (Pvt) Ltd, Sof the project in associa- indh Engro Coal Mining Com- Coal Mining Company Block-II. The tion with was to be pany (SECMC) has been di- TN is also in advanced stage of ar- Sub-Con- funded rected by Sindh Chief Minister ranging finances. through loan sultants procured by Syed Murad Ali Shah to begin the ex- The Hubco has already begun namely M/s the govern- pansion of mining work in its phase- work and wants the provincial gov- KPMG ment of Pak- I project so that two more private ernment to execute LBOD scheme TaseerHadi& Co and M/s Axis Law istan. companies may establish their coal- under which water would be pro- Chambers-the highest ranked Consult- All the segments of Peshawar- based power plants inThar. vided to the coal power projects. ants in the Combined (technical and fi- Karachi Motorway (PKM) have either While presiding over a meeting at Nespak has been appointed for study nancial) evaluation, at the evaluated been completed or awarded for con- CM house he was told that Hubco of pre-treatment system for LBOD. cost of Rs 61.177 million. struction except Hyderabad-Sukkur was setting up two power projects of Work would begin once the study pa- It is expected that due to the recent Motorway. According to the previous 330MW each based on Thar-coal. pers are submitted and approved by devaluation of rupee the project cost model, the 296km project would be a 6- Thar Energy Ltd (TEL) and Thal the chief minister. TEL water re- will be inflated by about Rs 25 Billion lane motorway with design speed of Nova Thar Limited (TN) have re- quirement is in June 2020, therefore, taking the total cost from Rs 175 billion 120 km/h, having 70 bridges, 15 inter- partnerd with Hubco. These projects pre-treatment system would be made to over Rs 200 billion. changes and 243 underpasses. are part of Mines Phase-II of Sindh before June 2020. 02

ENGINEERING POST June-2019 Saudi ACWA power to install solar power plants in Balochistan Federal Secretary Ministry of will start operations after the month High quality solar maps, essential made public as part of the Global Energy (Power Division) Irfan of Ramzan. to securing financing for major solar Solar Atlas website, giving commer- Alihas said that the Saudi Riyadh-based ACWA Power, projects, show that Pakistan is one of cial scale projects ready-to-use sea- power producing company ACWA partly owned by Saudi’s Public In- the world’s best countries for pro- sonal and monthly data Power is all set to start operations in vestment Fund, has a presence in 11 ducing solar energy because of its Balochistan, a desert area with lit- Pakistan starting with a solar power countries including Oman, United arid climate and latitude. The maps tle cloud cover or air pollution, has project in the province of Balochis- Arab Emirates, Jordan, Morocco, were developed by the Alternative the country’s largest solar potential. tan.The company, which develops South Africa, Turkey, Vietnam, Energy Development Board and the Sindh is another prime power and desalinated water plants, Mozambique, and Egypt with re- World Bank, drawing on data from location.Transmission losses in signed a $2 billion deal with Pakistan gional offices in Dubai, Istanbul, nine solar data stations and 12 wind Balochistan were also very high to invest in solar projects during the Cairo, Rabat, Johannesburg, Hanoi, masts installed across the owing to far-flung areas making crown prince’s visit.The company and Beijing. country.Pakistan’s data has been solar energy the only viable option. 03

ENGINEERING POST June-2019 Step towards Self-reliance Firetech Enterprises started manufacturing fire hydrants and allied equipment Firetech Enterprises, for the first time in Pakistan, said that we have played our part by developing these developed vet barrel fire hydrant in accordance fire hydrants and now we expect national consultants with NFPA standards. Before this development, who are responsible for specification writing that they millions of dollars of valuable foreign exchange was should consider made in Pakistan components in fire- spent on the import of these hydrants. This is a mile- fighting technology which are being manufactured as stone towards a dream of self-sufficiency within Pak- per international standards under strict quality control. istan. Firetech has already supplied and installed these Talking to Engineering Post, Mr. Abdul Hameed newly developed products at one of the Mega Projects Sheikh, CEO, Firetech Enter- in Pakistan successfully. prises (Pvt) Ltd informed that it Firetech is the first company is our national commitment to started manufacturing fire hydrants compete international brands and allied equipment in Pakistan to cessfully at 16 bar pressure for this fire hydrant. with full technical back up and compete international brands which Firetech has installed and commissioned fire hydrant support. He informed that are neither backed up by after sales system successfully at Metro Bus service, Arfa software Firetech is planning to develop various kinds of Fire- service nor provide technical backup in Pakistan. It is Technology Park, safe city (PPIC3), DHA Headquarter, fighting equipment to develop and manufacture in Pak- now the prime duty of government to take necessary PKLI Hospital and Islamabad international airport. istan. He further added that Firetech has already signed steps to protect Pakistan’s assets through legislation. “We can confidently handle projects of national im- technology transfer agreement with leading Chinese Firetech intends to carry on R&D in firefighting portance with professional approach and technical manufacturers. technology and its applications to meet all international strength backed by years of experience”, Mr. Sheikh Replying to a question, Mr. Abdul Hameed Sheikh specs and standards. Firetech has tested hydro test suc- concluded. Chinese Vice President Inaugurates 4 projects Chinese Vice President Wang line will transmit power from coal class industrial infrastructure in Qishan during his 3 day of- based plants located at Thar, Port Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is located ficial visit to Pakistan inau- Qasim and Hub. The project would at the junction of Karakoram Corri- gurated a number of projects along have the capacity to supply 2000 dor and ML-1 development corri- with Prime Minister Imran Khan MW with 10 percent overloaded ca- dor. The ceremony also included the and the two leaders witnessed sign- pability for two hours. A plaque for launching of Huawei Technical ing of several agreements. Rashakai Special Economic Zone Support Center which is set to be The first project inaugurated by (RSEZ) project was also unveiled established in Pakistan as part of Chinese VP was the laying of trans- by the 2 leaders. RSEZ is critical for Chinese tech giant’s commitment to mission line of 660kv between Ma- the promotion of industrialization make massive investment in the tiari and Lahore. This transmission through optimally priced, world- country. 04

ENGINEERING POST June-2019 Another feather in Nucon’s cap Nucon Engineers secures Penta Square Project Nucon Engineers has secured the contract for sup- ply and installation of HVAC and allied equip- ment of Penta Square. The total capacity of the project is 3000 tons. Car- rier centrifugal chillers trusted nationwide when Mr. Mustafa high- tained building features it comes to the most crit- lighted that there are more the luxurious and com- will be used with Euro- ical and highly technical good news waiting for forting apartments with pean air side equipment. DHA Penta square is a projects. The professional Nucon in the coming days. all modern facilities. Ex- expertise and decade long DHA Penta square travagant shopping mall one of the landmark proj- experience of Nucon is phase – V is an essence is part of the project that ects of Lahore. The proj- viding best solutions of- brand, Carrier. He also always considered as the of business & trade ad- will be the high rank ect completion time is 8 fered by world’s best commented that Nucon is best option by the clients. miration. This self-sus- shopping destination. months. Nucon secured The sixteen updated cor- this project by competing global brands. Mr. porate offices on various floors with dedicated Mustafa Khalid, CEO, three observations lifts Nucon Engineers while talking to Engineering will also be offered and a wide choice of recreation Post expressed his grati- activities too. tude to the client i.e DHA who trusted the profes- sional skills of Nucon. He said that like other mega Additional projects executed by 150MW to be Nucon in the past, we provided to shall also amicably finish this important project within time frame by pro- K-Electric for Karachi Adviser to Prime Import of Minister on Fi- Mobile phones nance Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh presided declines by over the meeting of Eco- 6.86pc nomic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the According to the lat- Cabinet in Islamabad. est data released by During the meeting he the Pakistan Bu- approved an additional reau of Statistics (PBS), supply of 150MW of Import of mobile phones has seen a sharp decrease electricityto K-Electric through the national grid during the period of (July- to address the acute April) of 2018-19.Mobile phone imports in April power shortage in Karachi. Last year there 2019, which stood at was an estimated power $74.813 million, registered 0.95 percent negative shortfall of 500MW dur- ing the summer. The sup- growth as compared to ply to KE will be for two $75.529 million imports in April 2018. years. At present, the federal Overall telecom imports government is supplying were recorded at $1.534 billion during 2017-18 650MW to K-Electric from the national grid to compared to $1.351 billion meet energy demand of in 2016-17. Meanwhile, PTA has Karachi. After the ECC’s decision, the supply of also started blocking smug- electricity from the na- gled mobile phones and in- ternet devices. tional grid will increase from 650 to 800MW The decision to extend with the addition of the deadline to block such mobile phones was not ex- 150MW. The additional power tended as the notification from the national grid was not issued by the gov- ernment.An automatic would help K-Electric to continue to exempt resi- blocking system has been dential areas from load- placed on the devices due to which the stolen or mobile shedding during Sehr and Iftar timings in Ramazan. phone having double IMEI The additional power numbers cannot be used. The PTA had launched supply is to be supplied from power plants, in- DIRBS to curb illegal im- cluding wind power ports. The system has been made operational in De- plants Zephyr and Tenaga and Dawood cember 2018. Hydro China. 05

ENGINEERING POST June-2019 UAF will design Bio-gasification plant The Vice Chancellor of Univer- sity of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Dr. Muhammad Ashraf has said that UAF scien- tists will design a bio-gasification Pakistan to shift 30 % of plant in which low-priced elec- vehicles on electricity by 2030 tricity will be pro- duced by using solid waste and biomass in order to promote alternative ways of en- T ergy. he first meeting of the of electric cars: the import of oil Amin Aslam further said that the While visiting Postgraduate Agricultural Re- Committee on Climate will be reduced and the country government plans to convert search Station (PARS) UAF, He directed experts to Change was held in Islam- will be able to save US$2 billion CNG stations into charging create a model by using sewerage slug to produce abad under the chairmanship of in terms of oil expenses, eco- points for electric cars. biogas for 50 houses. Similar model are being used Prime minister Imran Khan in the friendly technology to reduce ve- Some electric vehicles like in many developed nations. Alternative sources of fourth week of May 2019. During hicular emissions to a reasonable some models of Tesla come with energy like wind, bio energy and bio fuel need to the meeting comprehensive plans level, opportunity to become HEPA filters in the car which be applied to meet the energy demand in the coun- for the reduction of carbon foot- electric car exporter like China capture fine particulate matter try. print were discussed including which is a leader in this market, and gaseous pollutants, as well as He also directed the university experts to come the use of Electric powered vehi- it can help generate green econ- bacteria, viruses, pollen and mold up with innovative ideas to address the issues of cles. Adviser to Prime Minister omy. spores. This compounded with farming community and society, Agriculture is the on Climate Change Malik Amin According to the prevailing zero emissions from the car backbone of economy that contributes 20 percent Aslam was directed by the PM to trend around 60 per cent of the means that the car not only pro- to the Gross Domestic Product, and employs 45 form a policy and mechanism for world countries have started vides the best quality of air inside percent of labour force. He said that the university adopting electric-cars by the start shifting automobiles to modern the cabin but also cleans the en- had paced up efforts to produce the tangible re- of June 2019. electric cars which release vironment for others while it is search work that will bring betterment in the lives There are four major benefits around 70 % less emissions. driving around. of the farming community and people. 06

ENGINEERING POST June-2019 Be Pakistani Buy Pakistani, Road map to success We can export generators with government’s support Mr. Mian Ahsan Ali, Managing Director, Power Zone Engineering & Services Shares his thoughts with Engineering Post Pakistan can be a good platform quality generators to many big guns in for exporting generators world- oil and gas sector with DESCON and wide. Mr. Mian Ahsan , Manag- PARCO. ing Director and team Power Zone We have also established All Pak- Engineering and Services (Pvt) Ltd, istan Generator Manufacturer’s Asso- the leading generator sellers across ciation using the platform of Power Pakistan said this while talking to En- Zone. gineering Post. Commenting on the current situa- Perkins & Cummins Generators in tions in the country, Mian Ahsan said Pakistan are being provided by Power- that government should promote local zone Engineering & Services in all the manufacturing and should devise the major cities like Karachi, Lahore, and mechanism to prefer local assembled Islamabad etc. Powerzone’s Automatic goods in PC-1 and PC-2. This would Power Diesel Generators are the most promote the local industry and resul- high-quality generators in Pakistan. tantly, more employment can be gen- For organizations looking to buy top- erated to help economic boost. He notch generators in Pakistan at cheap Power Diesel Generators in Pakistan. dustries across Pakistan”, Team Power suggested that if government supports rates, Powerzone is the only option. Basically, Power Zone Engineering & Zone commented. We have educated the local industry, Pakistan can export Power Zone was founded with the aim Services symbolizes a company dedi- the industry to use the best quality gensets to the world and one of the best of providing complete power backup cated to the provision of innovative power products for best and lasting re- available markets for this is Africa solution at an affordable price. Their Engineering skills. Each year witness’s sults, they added. from where we can get the major busi- generators’ prices in Pakistan is the further application of the latest tech- Power Zone is working for many ness. Team Power Zone also quoted the most fair and reasonable. The best after nology to its products innovation, reli- mega projects of national level. Serv- example of China which is offering sales and service is what makes Power ability and total flexibility. ice areas and toll plazas of Motorway 17% export rebate to the manufacturers Zone top ranked generator supplier in Power Zone has provided hundreds sections M-1, M-2 and M-9 under for the promotion of exports. Pakistan. of generators to leading finanacial in- CPEC are powered by Power Zone by Replying to a question regarding im- The company’s main line of busi- stitutions, commercial and industrial providing units to FWO and NLC. ness is Sale and Support of Automatic units. “We are selling Megawatts to in- Power Zone has also provided best Continued on page 08 07

ENGINEERING POST June-2019 We can export generators with Pakistan added 2487 MW of government’s support environment-friendly Continued from page 07 hydel electricity port of generators from China, Team Power Zone commented that CPFTA 2 should be carefully han- in 2018 dled to safeguard the local indus- try. They suggested that Pakistan The International Hydropower Association should have JV’s with Chinese (IHA) has ranked Pakistan 3rd out of 20 companies for local production in- countries for installation of environment- stead of import. They also sug- friendly hydel electricity in its recently issued report titled “2019: Hydropower Status Report – Sector gested that Sindh or Punjab should Trends and Insights”. Pakistan added 2487 MW of have free zones like Dubai and that will be the game changer. Hydro power to the Na- According to a report, the global tional grid in generator sales market is projected to reach USD 29.3 billion by 2024 the year 2018 and is led by from an estimated USD 22.3 bil- China and lion in 2019, at a CAGR of 5.60% during the forecast period. The Brazil at the first and sec- growth of the generator sales mar- ond rung that ket can be attributed to the increas- ing demand for uninterrupted and added 8540 MW and 3866 reliable power from a wide range MW to their of end-users such as the residential, IT/telecom, healthcare, utility and systems re- spectively. power generation, marine, chemi- Turkey and Angolia were awarded 4th and 5th po- cal, oil & gas, mining, and con- struction sectors. sitionswith an addition of 1085 MW and 668 MW of Hydel power respectively. The neighbouring According to another report, the India stood at the 8th position that could succeeded global power rental market is pro- in adding only 535 MW of hydel electricity to its jected to reach a size of USD 21.2 Mr.Mohammad Zoubi, Regional Manager, Jubaili Brothers, UAE system. billion by 2023, at a CAGR of with Mr. Ahsan. 7.89%, from an estimated USD infrastructure. To provide an in- market. Leading players are trying The International Hydropower Association IHA 14.5 billion in 2018. This growth depth understanding of the com- to penetrate the markets in devel- was formed under UNESCO in 1995 as a forum to can be attributed to the limited ac- petitive landscape, the report oping economies and are adopting promote and disseminate good practice about hy- cess to electricity in rural areas and includes profiles of some of the various strategies to increase their dropower. The IHA champions continuous improve- increase in power loss due to aging leading players in the power rental market share. ment and sustainable practices across the sector. 08

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ENGINEERING POST June-2019 Founder of Minhas Pipes Pakistan Mr. Rafique Ahmed Minhas successfully passed away decreased Its fate that every born has to imports by $4bn: die but what matters is how 2nd, 1982. On June 15th, 1984, folks remember you after de- he became the head of central Dawood parture as we all are stories in the trader’s organization. In 1985, he served as Vice President and Adviser to Prime Minister end. A very respected soul and a Joint Secretory of Anjman- Be- for Commerce, Textile, In- man himself, Mr. Rafique Ahmed hboda- Mareezan. On April dustry and Production, and Minhas passed away on May 4th, 14th, 1987, he established Investment Abdul Razak Dawood 2019 leaving a wide gap in the his- Eagle Clinic and Eagle labora- has told the media that the imports tory of Industry. This well-fair fig- tory in 1988. He became Chair- of Pakistan have decreased by ure of industry and founder of man of APSUMEA in 1991 and more than $4bn which is a massive Minhas Pipes spent life full of developed Minhas Pipe and success for us. He said that this is a achievements and accomplish- Fittings in 2001. With his ut- clear sign that the country’s econ- ment. He spent a life which was most efforts and fair business omy is improving. We can not for himself only but spent most practices, Minhas Pipes and fit- strengthen our economy by further of his days for the betterment of tings has now become a highly decreasing imports and increasing human beings. Born on May 2nd, reputed brand in Pakistan. In exports.He said exports were not 1933, Mr. Minhas served as Mem- 2009, He established Haji Peer increased according to our expec- ber of Pakistan Movement and Mohammad Minhas Education tations but we hope that it will in- Muslim Student federation in Award. In 2010, Prime minister crease due to the Free Trade 1947. of Pakistan awarded him Agreement between China and He passed high school in 1948 Medal of Brand Scientist and Pakistan. He also said trade deficit and then started jobs for a decade President of Pakistan awarded is decreasing and we hope that Pak from 1948-1958. In 1958, he him best brand Export Award rupee will strengthen. started his own business from Rail- in 2011. In his long run of suc- way Road and with a short run of cess, He established Minhas He attending the fund raising two years; he became General se- Clinic and Rehmat Lab and event ‘Zakat for Scholarship Fund’ cretory of Cutlery Market Associ- Minhas Educational Trust in organised byNamal Education ation in 1960 and ruled as General 2013. In 2014, the government Foundation for its donors, high-net- secretory of Wazirabad Cutlery Associ- of APSUMEA in 1975. In 1976 he estab- of Pakistan awarded him gold medal for worth donors, sponsors, traders and ation in 1962. In 1966, he struggled for lished Minhas Welfare Society and also Corporate Social Responsibility. Indus- prominent members of the business the Establishment of All Pakistan Stain- became the head of Traders Organiza- trialist from all parts of the country felt community. less Utensils Manufacture and Export tion railway Road. On January 1st, 1979, the pain for the departed soul and termed Association (APSUMEA). After wrig- he started his business in Gujranwala it as a great loss for the whole country. gled of nine years, he became the head and developed free Drug Bank on May May his soul rest in peace. 10



ENGINEERING POST June-2019 Mecatech launches Panasonic (HVAC) for Pakistani market Mecatech Private Lim- ucts extremely energy efficient ited organized a grand and effective. They use water as ceremony at Faletti’s refrigerant rendering their prod- Hotel Lahore in the second week uct extremely environment of Ramzanfor the product launch friendly. Mr Kunihiro and Mr of HVAC equipment of Pana- Tsukasa were presented shields sonic in the Pakistani Market. by Mecatech CEO Anwar ulHaq. Minister for energy PunjabDr Dr.Akhtar Malik Minister for Muhammad Akhtar Malik energy while addressing the cer- graced the occasion as chief emony said that the introduction guest. The event was a galaxy of of Panasonic in HVAC sector is renowned consultants and pro- was a very positive development. fessionals from the industry. Pakistan needs such products CEO Mecatech Anwar ulHaq which are reliable and conserve in his welcome address thanked energy at the same time. all the participants for coming to Panasonic is a world renowned the ceremony. He also stressed brand known for its exceptionally the need to make Pakistani mar- well HVAC systems. The HVAC ket more accessible to foreign related products of Panasonic brands to achieve sustainable were not available in the Pak- growth. Panasonic will now be istani market uptill now. Mecat- able to provide professional serv- ech private limited took the ices to the rich HVAC sector of initiative under the leadership of Pakistan. CEO Mr.Anwar ulHaq and made Representative of Panasonic the brand available in the coun- from Japan Mr.Kunihiroand Mr. try.Since 1990 Mecatech has al- Tsukasa explained the partici- ways been committed to pants through a very detailed providing the best quality HVAC presentation regarding the HVAC Equipment.Some notable places products of Panasonic and the where Mecatech has provided its cutting edge technology being unique HVAC services include used to manufacture them. The Centaurus tower Islamabad, Japanese team explained how PTET tower Islamabad, Khyber their absorption chillers utilize teaching hospital peshawer, the excess heat in the atmosphere LUMS Lahore, Sami Pharma and use it as a heat source instead Karachi, Fauji foundation hospi- of electricity making their prod- tal Rawalpindi and many more. 12

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ENGINEERING POST June-2019 EP Shanghai 2019 returns in November with newly added “Electric Internet of Things (SG-EIoT)” Zone and Summit events, including “Electric Internet of reaches new height. The exhibition Things (SG-EIoT) Summit”, “EPTC also joyously welcomes pavilions from Conference on Electrical Substation Germany, the USA, the Czech Repub- Operation and Maintenance” and lic, Taiwan, Changzhou Province, J “Seminar on Information Technology Wenzhou Province and Baoding ointly organized by China Elec- & Industrialization Integration”etc. Province. tricity Council, State Grid Corpo- The Construction of Ubiquitous In- Pre-register now for EP Shanghai For more information of the fair, ration of China and Adsale ternet of Things in Electricity (SG- 2019 at https://www. please feel free to contact Adsale Ex- Exhibition Services Ltd., the 12th In- EIoT) Speeds Up. epchinashow.com/EP19/preregistra- hibition Services Ltd or visit the fair ternational Exhibition on Electric In-Depth Discussion with Newly tion/eng/visitor_pre-registration. website at www.EPChinaShow.com. Power Equipment & Technology (EP Added Theme Zone and SummitTo ac- Shanghai 2019) and 2019 International celerate the implementation of the Exhibition on Electric Power Automa- strategy of “Becoming a world-class tion Equipment and Technology will energy internet company with 3 func- be held on 6-8 November 2019 at tions and 2 networks”, an overall Shanghai New International Expo Cen- strategic deploymentsupporting the tre (Hall N1-N5), PR China. The exhi- construction of ubiquitous internet of bition will cover over 55,000 s.q.m things in electricity (SG-EIoT) has exhibiting area with 1,000+ local and been made by the State Grid Corpora- international exhibitors/brands. It is tion of China in March. expected to gather more than 35,000 The ubiquitous internet of things in visitors from 50 countries and regions. electricity (SG-EIoT)is an automation The latest innovation technology system for smart grid. It aims at inter- and equipment will be showcased at connecting different links in the elec- difference specialized theme zones, in- tric power system, between equipment cluding “One-stop Transmission and and end users, grid companies, power Distribution”, “Electric Power Au- generation companies and suppliers,by tomation”, “Electric Internet of Things comprehensively utilizing modern in- (SG-EIOT)”, “Electric Power Testing, formation technology such as data Measuring & Monitoring”, “Power sharing, platforms interconnection to Generating Sets & Energy Storage” , realize intelligence and interaction. “Intelligent Electrical EquipmentMan- The numbers of exhibitors and the ufacturing” and“Data Center”. With size of exhibiting area are far beyond 30+ concurrent symposiums and the total of the last edition. Show scale 14

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ENGINEERING POST June-2019 Pakistan can become a $2 Huawei Technologies trillion economy to invest heavily in through improved water Pakistan management: WB President of Huawei Technolo- several international companies, gies, Asia and Middle East Re- including Huawei, are doing gion, Charles Yang has said that profitable business in Pakistan The Senate Caucus for maize that generate less than a comparison between Pak- the company is going to make by taking advantage of business substantial increase in invest- friendly policies of the govern- Climate Change in 20 percent of the GDP. istan and other less-devel- ment volume in Pakistan in com- ment. collaboration with Jin- oped countries that have nah Institute organized a He said that agriculture is devised better water and en- ing five years. Huawei has already signed a President of Asia and Middle memorandum of understanding public hearing at Pakistan In- heavily dependent on irriga- vironmental management East Region of Huawei Tech- with Pakistan to establish its stitute of Parliamentary Serv- tion, though agriculture con- systems to support their ices (PIPS) Islamabad. tributes around one-fifth of economy and slow down cli- nologies Charles Yang was talk- first cloud centre here, following Speaking on the mate change. occasion World Adviser to Bank Country Prime Minister Director on Climate Patchamuthu Il- Change Malik langovan urged Amin Aslam said the policy mak- that politics is ers of the gov- lagging far be- ernment to hind the science reorient water of climate practices to cut change, which back losses and has repeatedly potentially shown the immi- transform Pak- nent dangers of istan into a $2 increasing global trillion econ- temperatures. It omy through was agreed upon improved water by all partici- management pants that climate systems. Cur- change is not one ing to Foreign Minister Shah the company’s CEO Ren rently Pakistan person or on Mehmood Qureshi. Speaking on Zhengfei called on Prime Minis- devotes 90 percent of its national GDP. “Pakistan can- party’s problem. Everyone the occasion, the foreign minis- ter Imran Khan in Beijing, water to five agricultural not follow a ‘grow now and has to be united and work ter said that Pakistan offers best where he expressed his interest products such as rice, sugar- clean later strategy,” their part to prevent climate investment opportunities in in making a massive investment cane, cotton, wheat and Illangovan also presented change. technology sector. He said that in Pakistan. 16

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ENGINEERING POST June-2019 OGDCL discovers Oil and Gas in Sindh The Oil and Gas Development Private Limited (GHPL). This well is a Company Limited (OGDCL) has part of OGDCLs bid to drill 21 wells in discovered gas and condensate oil the current year.As of now OGDCL is from its exploratory-cum-appraisal well, producing 41,251 barrel oil per day and Mangrio 1, in Nim Block located in dis- 1,049 mmcfd gas to meet the energy re- trict Tando Muham- quirement of the coun- mad Khan, Sindh. The try. The company is structure of Mangrio supplying 845 million Well 1 was delineated tonnes indigenous LPG. drilled and tested using OGDCL is the OGDCL’s in house ex- largest corporate tax- pertise. The well was payer of Pakistan and drilled down to the paid Rs 117 billion in depth of 2,676 meters. Tax Year 2018 in the The well has tested form of income tax, 10.44 mmcfd gas, 120 sales tax, royalty and bpd condensate through choke size 32/64 dividend. The OGDCL is the biggest inches at Wellhead flowing pressure 2085 company in Pakistan not only in E&P psi from lower Gru B-Sand. sector but all over in Pakistan. The OGDCL has 95 percent share in the OGDCL is the only public sector com- block and is the operator with 5 percent pany which is registered in London Stock shareholding of Government Holding Exchange. Pakistan and Turkmenistan to establish JWG on Electricity transmission Pakistan and Turkmenistan have decided to es- vision, NTDC, PPIB and CPPA. electricity transmission models to the participants. He tablish a joint working group (JWG) to discuss During the meeting both sides discussed various also appraised the delegation about the existing pro- and finalise negotiations on electricity transmis- aspects of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trans- cedure for contracting new energy projects in the sion line from Turkmenistan to Pakistan via mission line (TAP). the reasons for the delay in the country. Afghanistan. This was decided during the recent visit execution of the project were also highlighted during During the meeting Pakistan offered Turkmenistan of energy delegation of Turkmenistan led by Dur- the meeting. The delegation was assured that keeping to benefit from investment opportunities offered by dyElyasov Chairman, Turkmen Energo SPC. The del- in view the most competitive electricity prices offered CPEC. Pakistan is in the unique position to provide egation was received by Federal Minister for Power by Turkmenistan, Pakistan is closely following the Turkmenistanthe shortest route to the open sea Omar Ayub Khan along with Secretary Power Divi- project and is ready to conduct its feasibility. through Gwadar seaport and its national road and rail- sion, Irfan Ali and other senior officials of Power Di- Secretary Power Division explained the different way networks. 18

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ENGINEERING POST June-2019 NUST car yields mileage of 72 km per litre at Shell Eco Marathon Ateam from NUST very impressive milage of tries in category of Urban nical and safety inspec- College of Electri- 72Km per litre and earned Concept mileage chal- tions this year were stricter cal & Mechanical them 11th position among lenge. Engineering (CEME), 55 competing teams from than the years before, re- ‘Toyota NUSTAG,’ has around the world. In addi- There were two stages performed exceptionally at tion to that, team also beat of the competition. First, sulting in disqualification the Shell Eco-Marathon India, Bangladesh, Turkey, the vehicles had to clear of many teams who had Asia 2019, held in Singapore, Malaysia, the technical inspections qualified in past years. Malaysia. The car de- Egypt, KSA, Nepal, regarding weight, dimen- Team “Toyota NUSTAG” signed by the team “Toy- Philippines and many sions, braking, safety and cleared all the technical in- ota NUSTAG” yielded a other South Asian coun- fuel supply etc. The Tech- spections in time and pro- ceeded to the track. The second part of the test was Mileage test after complet- ing a valid run on the track. Shell Eco Marathon was launched in 2010 and is held every year in differ- ent locations throughout the world. This year the completion was held at Malaysia. The objective of this competition is to drive innovation in engine and automotive technologies by inviting student teams across the world to design and build vehicles with the highest distance covered with the lowest consump- tion of fuel. It involves cat- egories of vehicles with gasoline, battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cars. 20

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ENGINEERING POST June-2019 PEC to create Engin Bank to facilitate p free loans to Chairman Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) Engineer Jawed Salim Qureshi, while speaking at the annual conven- tion of Pakistan Society of Agricultural Engi- neers, announced that PEC is in the process of creating the Engineering Construction Bank to provide interest-free loans to young engineers for setting up start-up companies and to ad- dress issues of the modern era. He emphasized the importance of developing entrepreneurial culture among young engineers. The convention was arranged by the faculty of Agriculture Engineering at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF). GREE Pakis 300Ton HVAC sys GREE Pakistan HVAC Division has been awarded the project for the installation of HVAC system of 300Ton capacity at the Coca Cola Atlanta USA Regional Office, Gulberg Lahore. HVAC solution is comprised of VRF All DC Inverter system & Fresh air system. On the occasion, Rizwan Butt, Chief Operating Officer - DWP Group CE Division, said, “GREE is working to provide energy efficient solutions to big corporations op- 22

ENGINEERING POST June-2019 neering Construction provision of interest o engineers UAF Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Ashraf while addressing the convention said that to ensure long term progresswe have to narrow down the gap in industry-academic linkages. Engineers should come up with low-cost agro-technology for small farms so that per-acre production can be increased manifold. Value addition in the agriculture and food sector is the need of the hour in order to com- pete with the rest of the world. Citing the ex- ample of China he said that there the agriculture department regulates agro-zoning and implementation of agricultural reforms. stan to install tem for Coca Cola erating in Pakistan; the vision behind the brand is to move the country towards sustainable development and growth through progressive transformation”. GREE HVAC Division has a history of doing such beneficial projects in Lahore including; DHA Raya Golf Club, Chughtai Head Quarter, Sterling Apartments, Or- ange Line Train project, Shalamar Hospital, Bahria Or- chard Hospital, National Hospital, Residential Apartments, and Telecom Projects. 23

ENGINEERING POST June-2019 Reviewing Neelum Jhelum Hydro Electric Project Engineering Post Report installed capacity of 969 megawatts. consortium of Gezhouba Group (CGGC) ward periodically, the estimated power E It was approved way back in 1989. Af- and China National Machinery Import generation capacity also increased ac- very year, hundreds of develop- terwards its design was improved to in- and Export Corporation (CMEC) were cordingly by 300 megawatts raising total ment projects involving cost of bil- crease the tunnel length and its generation offered a contract to construct the dam generation capacity to 969 megawatts. lions and billions of rupees are capacity as well. The project was initially and power house. Construction work on Its funding was through the Neelum listed in the Public Sector Development commenced in 2002 and completed in the project started in 2008. Jhelum Hydropower Company, bond of- Programme (PSDP) of the Federal Gov- 2008. But this time frame experienced At its initial appraisal in 1989, it was ferings, Middle Eastern and Chinese ernment and adequate funds are allocated significant delays mainly due to meeting to cost 167 million USD and after another banks. for initial expenditures of the new the ever-rising cost following every revi- redesigning in 2005, its cost had gone up All the four units of the power house schemes and continued implementation began operational one after the other be- tween April to August 2018 contributing of the large number of on-going projects. 969 megawatts of power the national In the process of implementation, pretty good number of projects in differ- grid. The strategically crucial Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project thus ent sectors suffer problems like slow achieved a historic landmark as itattained progress, cost escalation and delayed completion besides host of other prob- its maximum generation capacity of 969 megawatt on August 14, 2018.It will be lems and as such are subjected to revision providing five billion low cost hydel elec- of cost and period for scheduled comple- tion from time to time. tricity to the national grid and is estimated to yield annual benefit of Rs 50 billion \\if At the end of every financial year or all keeps going well. even during it, the Planning Commission neither undertakes any exercise to ensure Besides funding problems the mega project faced quite frequently, in Decem- the projects so listed in the PSDP are ber 2014 a wall near the diversion tun- going along smoothly and public money allocated is being utilized efficiently and nel’s intake collapsed killing four workers including a Chinese engineer, in properly nor the people at large are ap- prised about the fate of even major mega sion. The October 2005 massive earth- to 935 million USD and had risen further November 2016 the project had entered projects in different sectors. quake which devastated the region also to 2.89 billion USD as it neared its com- its terminal phase with 100 per cent per- WAPDA’s Neelum Jhelum Hydro required its redesigning in order to con- pletion. fect design while achieving 85.5 per cent Electric project is a classic example of form it to more stringent seismic stan- Its approved cost in February 2002 progress thus heading towards its com- being in the boiling pot for many, many dards. was Rs 84502.206 million which rose to pletion despite all delays in release of years, delayed implementation and its Neelum Jhelum Hydropower project Rs 274882.500 million in second revision funds, weather conditions, non-availabil- cost being revised couple of times. in all fairness is an engineering marvel in July 2013, further to Rs 404321.100 ity of power during early stage of con- The Neelum Jhelum Hydro Power with as much as 90 per cent of it is under- million in third revision undertaken in struction and delays in acquisition of land Project was a part of a run of the river hy- ground in the high mountain areas and December 2015 and fourth revision of and in early March 2018 it was also re- droelectric power scheme in the country consisted three main components i.e. a cost in April 2018 raised the cost still ported that the retaining wall of the rock designed to divert water from river dam, a water way system comprising 52 higher level to Rs 506608.80 million with filled dam had got shifted by 18mm from Jhelum .The power station is located in kilometers long tunnels and an under- an allocation Rs 32516.000 million in its original position in November 2017 Azad Jammu and Kashmir, about 42 ground power house. PSDP 2018-19 for meeting the liabilities. when the dam was loaded to design kilometer south of Muzaffarabad having It was in July 2002 that the Chinese While the cost was being revised up- height of 1017 meters. 24

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ENGINEERING POST June-2019 SpaceX Successfully launches Govt. decides to first 60 ‘Starlink’ satellites for privatize Global Internet access Pakistan Steel mills The Privatisation Division has been instructed to initiate due process for privatisation of Pakistan Steel Mills after the decision was endorsed by the federal cabinet presided over by Prime Minister Imran khan. This decision is in sharp contrast to what the expert group had advised the government for the revival of PSM. Government of Sindh (GoS) has ve- hemently opposed the use of PSMs land for settlement of outstanding liabilities and now is has been sug- gested that available land of PSM, other than mills O may be utilized for establishment of steel related in- n 23rd May 2019 stellations in much lower tomatically navigate provided by the North dustry for generation of revenue. Space X success- orbits, to cut down on this around other spacecraft American Aerospace De- The original recommendations of the expert group fully launched the latency issue. and larger pieces of orbital fense Command first 60 satellites related to debris, using tracking data (NORAD). were the Starlink project in the These satellites can au- (i) PSM should not be privatised or shut down as it is Lower earth Orbit using a strategic asset of national the Falcon 9 reusable rock- interest; (ii) revival of PSM ets. Elon Musk the CEO of is technically possible Space X had previously through a phased approach Tweeted the picture of 60 targeting first downstream tightly packed satellites HRC/CRC milling opera- stating that the payload tions with parallel revamp/ weighed around 18.5 retrofit of upstream equip- tonnes. This first batch is ment to restore 1.1 million headed for an operational tons/ annum capacity fol- altitude of 340 miles (550 lowed expansion to 3 mil- kilometers). lion tons/annum; (iii) in Falcon 9 whose first order to make PSM prof- stage had already flown itable and sustainable, the twice before,was launched current organisation struc- from Cape Canaveral Air ture has to be rationalized, Force Base in Florida, and i.e., manpower and non- after delivering the payload core departments and it safely landed on aligned with international SpaceX's drone ship \"Of best practices; (iv) the land Course I Still Love You\" assets available with PSM off the coast of Florida. could be leveraged to settle Starlink is one of the outstanding liabilities SpaceX’s most formidable of Rs 206 billion and land projects. SpaceX envisions should be sold exclusively putting up two groups of for industrial purposes satellites into orbit: one which will create jobs. batch of 4,409 satellites However, a detailed re- that will operate between view of the applicable reg- 340 miles (550 kilometers) ulations needs to be and 823 miles (1,325 kilo- undertaken by the Govern- meters) up. And then ment of Pakistan; (v) GoP there’s a second batch of should incentivize devel- 7,518 satellites that would opment of indigenous iron fly slightly lower, between ore and coal reserves for 208 miles (335 kilometers) consumption in PSM by and 214 miles (346 kilo- offering a supportive fis- meters) in altitude. That’s a cal incentive and regula- total of 11,927 satellites all tory package for mining zooming over the Earth, companies; (vi) GoP providing internet connec- should establish a Public tivity to up to a million user Private Partner(s) to raise terminals on the surface. the necessary capital in- Ultimately, the goal is to vestment and obtain the provide global internet requisite technical expert- coverage from space, with ise for successful revival, very short lag times in sig- expansion and subsequent nal — something that cur- sustainable operations; rent internet-beaming (vii) a number of interna- satellites can’t accomplish. tional world renowned Most satellites that provide steel sector companies internet coverage from have expressed their in- space are in much higher terest in investing and in orbits known as geostation- the revival of PSM. These ary orbit — a path about companies include (a) 22,000 miles above the Sinosteel Equipment and equator. The problem with Engineering Company these satellites, though, is Limited; (b) Tyazhprom- that it takes a long time to export; (c) HebeiDong- get their data, as signals ghua Enterprises Group have to travel thousands of Company Limited; (d) miles through space and China First Metallurgi- back. That’s why SpaceX cal Group Company and other aerospace com- Limited; and (e) JSC panies are proposing con- REP Holding/ Fateh Group. 26

ENGINEERING POST June-2019 Construction of roads from waste plastic By Muhammad Ali- FCCA, ACA England & Wales 6% of the bitumen content is replaced/extended with waste plastic. This accounts for approximately 3 kg replace- ment/extension is every 1000 kg of asphalt made, so waste plastics in a plastic road account for 0.3% of the total asphalt tonnage mix. During the year 2011-12 inJamshedPur, India, a road of12-15 kilometers with four meters width was constructed from waste plastic which helps to reduce 7% of bitumen. For every one kilometer ap- prox. 01-ton bitumen was saved. During the year 2015, a highway was also constructed in Banglore, India where for every one-kilometer approximately 4000 tons of plastic waste was used for 1 km length P with 4 meters width (Indiatimes.com). Same is the lastics are derived from natural, organic ma- lease harmful chemicals. case in Indonesia the areas like Bali, Surabaya, terials such as cellulose, coal, natural gas, salt So the polymer groups have melted point above Bekasi, Makassar, Solo where the roads were con- and, of course, crude oil. Crude oil is a com- 200 degrees Celsius cannot be used in the asphalt structed from plastic waste. Another example can plex mixture of thousands of compounds and needs mix. That’s why only that plastic waste could to to be processed before it can be used. The produc- used which ensures that there are no microplastics tion of plastic begins with the distillation of crude present in the resulting asphalt. To lay a plastic road Continued on page 28 oil in an oil refinery. This separates the heavy crude oil into groups of lighter compounds, called frac- tions. Each fraction is a mixture of hydrocarbon chains (chemical compounds made up of carbon and hy- drogen), which differ in terms of the size and struc- ture of their molecules. One of these fractions, naphtha, is the crucial compound for the production of plastics. Construction of roads from waste plastic is rela- tively a new idea. It was back in 1997 when Mr. Gary M. Fishback, Mr. Coyote, N. Mex, Mr. Hilary Stelmar, and Mr. Dennis M. Egan proved that road pavement is possible with plastic waste. Theseplas- tic roads are more weather resistant than the con- ventional roads constructedwith bitumen. These roads have more useful life due to the fact that these roads do not absorb water and have a more flexible surface which means fewer repair works. The mixing of asphalt with melted plastic reduces the viscosity of the mixture which means lower temperature, lower carbon emissions, and lower Volatile organic compounds. Only the selected type of plastics can be taken and used for a betterasphalt mix. For example, plas- ticwhich will be selectedhas to be melt within the temperature that asphalt manufacturers used for as- phalt. Asphalt manufacturers do not heat their asphalt above 180-degree Celsiusotherwise the bitumen re- 27

ENGINEERING POST June-2019 Construction of roads from waste plastic Continued from page 27 be seen at Zwolle, the northeast part of the Nether- lands where a road for bicycles was constructed on 8th September 2018 by a Dutch company Volker Wessels. The plastic which is involved in this project is common post-consumer. In January 2019 the de- partment of transport in the United Kingdom has also announced a budget of 1.6 million pounds ster- ling for trial construction of these roads. A com- pany MacRebur won this contract. The director of Airport pavement research pro- gram Mr. Dr. Greg White told that “The recycled particularly in high-stress areas, where resistance plastic improved the deformation and fracture re- to deformation is important to long-term surface sistance, had mixed and minor effect on the mois- performance.” ture resistance and increased the structural According to the published research report of Dr. plastic wastes were found 100% durable and water contribution of the asphalt to the pavement. No ad- Greg White PhD, ME, M.Tech BE (Civil) director resistant than conventional roads. The indirect ten- verse effect was detected with regard to toxic fume pavement research in University of the Sunshine sile results of plastic roads in comparison with con- generation or hazardous leachate. It is recom- Coast, Queens Land, Australia when these roads ventional roads at 20 degrees were also in the favor mended that recycled low melt-temperature plastic were tested in accordance with the modified of plastic roads. is used as an alternative to conventional polymers Lottman test which is used to ensure the impact of Note: The names of MR6, MR8 and MR 10 are for bituminous binder extension and modification, moisture on any object the roads constructed with proposed by a British firm for its ease of working whereas these are simply the code names of differ- ent types of plastic wastes. According to the 8th symposium on pavement surface characteristics Brisine, Queensland com- parative laboratory testing of two typical UK as- phalt mixtures indicated that asphalt containing the recycled waste plastic products showed improved deformation resistance and fracture resistance compared to conventional 40/60 penetration grade binder. With the support of Pakistan’s government, the idea of plastic roads can be of great help in con- struction and saving. According to the US state patent no. 5702199 dated 30-12-1997 an asphaltic concrete or paving material includes from 5 to 20 percent or more of granular recycled plastic, which supplements or re- places the rock aggregate components of the mix- ture. The material produces a structurally superior paving material and longer-lived roadbed. The ma- terial produces roadbeds of higher strength with less total asphalt thickness and having greater water impermeability, and is most useful for all layers below the surface layer. The paving product is preferably formed by a process of shredding or mechanically granulating used and industrial waste plastic to a no. 4 to ½ inch sieve size and prefer- ably to ¼ inch to 3/8-inch granules. The granules are then treated with a reducing flame, with a plasma flame process, to activate the surface of granules and increase the surface tension without raising the temperature of the plastic. The activated treated granules are then added to the aggregate and mixed with the asphalt to produce the paving material. The particles of the plastic are preferable of a size that corresponds to one of the intermedi- ate sizes of the rock aggregate. Such plastic particles are blended with the as- phaltic binder and with rock aggregate at normal low temperatures of below 300 F. When the plastic has been treated, it is preferred that it be used as soon as possible, preferably within a day or days of treatment, or that the treated plastic be kept out of contract with free- flowing air or sunlight until used. Under the light of these research reports, it is re- quested to all the concerned government organiza- tions like National Engineering Services of Pakistan (NESPAK), National Highway Authority (NHA), Frontier Works Organization (FWO) to start the same roads pavement methodology here in Pakistan. This project will also help these state-owned or- ganizations to win international projects by quot- ing the lowest bid prices.A trial run can also be started from road repair works and later on for reg- ular road construction works. This strategic decision will help in reduced con- struction cost, savings in government spending on infrastructure,helps to reduceimport of bitumen, and obviously very helpful to control the pollu- tion.These plastic mix asphalt-based roads are also very helpful in constructing durable and water-re- sistant roads in hilly areas of Pakistan. [email protected] 28

ENGINEERING POST June-2019 Politics within Engineering Organizations By Engr. Mirza Iqbal Baig CEO, Green Leaves and stored-up heaps of The great mechanical in- hinges on a variety of ge- rejecting what we hear and achieving a common goal. gold and silver, and ventions of the nineteenth netic and environmental see in our daily life. The The success and failure of horses branded (with century have given us an influences. The primitive Greek thinkers are father of an organization is directly their mark), and cattle opportunity of choosing men needs were limited, the modern civilization, proportional to the amount and land. That is comfort living ways, the men have but today’s men needs they emphasized on find- of hard work put by each of the life of the world. never had them before. have increased manifold. ing an answer to this ques- employee. Individuals Allah! With Him is a The desire to survive In life we never stop tion, “what type of life is must work as a single unit more excellent abode”. and live better has been learning and every mo- good for human being”! to avoid unnecessary con- (Ale-Imran – 14) key to success in bringing ment of our life gives us Socrates, it has been said, flicts and politics at the Human being have al- us to this stage of develop- opportunity to learn, it all to have studied how workplace. For an individ- ways wanted to make his ment. The fundamental depends how we respond human being can live the ual, his organization T life better. One hundred part of every social, politi- to the learning opportuni- best life. ‘The origin of the should come first and he segregating line years ago, the vast majority cal, and economic system ties. Biologically we have city-state,’ says Aristotle, everything else later. A between work, life of mankind was just havin- is a visual representation of been designed to learn, the ‘is that it enables us to live; sense of belongingness and play remains genough to keep them- human nature.We human, capacity and learning abil- its justification is that it en- and dedication towards obscure, the workplaces selves alive. Their blind at times, are both coopera- ity owes to our willingness, ables us to live well.’ work is important. aren’t just where we go to instinct used to impel them tive and selfish, the degree need and environment. An organization is noth- It is essential for the em- do things, chat with to do something that life to which we act coopera- One needs to be keen ob- ing but an arrangement ployees to work together in coworkers, sip tea and cof- passes on to next genera- tively or selfishly is unique server and capable of ana- where individuals work to- close coordination with fee and romp home with a tion with more comforts. to each individual and lyzing in accepting or gether and join hands in each other to deliver their fat wallet. It is a sum of level best. A sense of unity and transparency has to be success and rewards with maintained at all levels for failures and stress staring each other in the face. Al- optimum output from em- ployees. All of our desires, though in this time, many needs and wants are rela- workspaces provide em- ployees with all type of tive to possession of money and key to solution comforts creating an invit- of our all problems. The ing atmosphere so that they use their creative instincts needs, desires and wants give rise to politics and and abilities for innovation, politics in an organiza- design excellence and op- timum productivity, yet the tional setting means scheming and maneuver- tug of war to outdo and ing within a group, for per- outsmart other createsan environment of competi- sonal interests. The politics at work- tive stress andflammable places can have a huge im- atmosphere. The lifelong agenda of pact on the quality of our lives.If we are practicing human being is to ensure politics, something bad is his share in the equity of life. In this bid of ensuring happening. Employees in- dulge in work politics sim- his share to meet the needs, ply to damage their he indulges or acts creating tension between him and colleague’s reputation to obtain advantages and his peers at workplaces and come in the good books of in business groups. The fear of losing or sitting their superiors. It is Machi- avellian trait to take credit down at the lower ebb is an for the work of others or emotionally disadvantage that finds no place in somehow undermine their efforts in order to enhance human brain. Politics themselves. Office politics emerges when we engage to overcome such tense sit- arises when employees tend to misuse their power uations and apparently, to gain undue attention and there is nothing wrong in doing it – is just human na- popularity at the work- ture. place. Almost every one of us Politics reduces the pro- ductivity of individuals needs money, and likes to and eventually the organi- get as much as we can, thinking it will not allow zation is at a loss. People tend to spend their maxi- many problems in our lives mum time in pulling each making it easy, smooth and relaxing. We don’t like other’s legs and playing nasty politics at work.Indi- anyone taking advantage viduals find it difficult to of us in any situation whether in a business deal concentrate on work due to unnecessary politics at the or as an employee. We workplace. Remember the never like to be at disad- vantage and strive hard to organization pays for em- ployee’s hard work, and get always the most of the not for playing politics at share – profit in a business transaction or pay raise as workplace. It greatly af- fects the relationship, an employee, this is called friends turn foes andpeople vested interests. Quran very explicitly has narrated stop helping each other. The trust which is the most human nature of his wants, important element in needs and desires in the following words: human relations fizzles out.Office politics lays an “Beautified for atmosphere of conflicts mankind is love of the joys (that come) from and tensions where women and offspring; Continued on page 30 29

ENGINEERING POST June-2019 Politics within Engineering Organizations Continued from page 29 weaknesses, apple polishing and picking stress. It is also true that very able and groups. Some individuals are more holes in others to apparently showing talented people have perished with their willing and able to be in charge of a employees feel encumbered instead of loyalty with organization, but in fact is all the hard work and sincerity, just be- group, but their power will sooner or enjoying their work. painlessly slicing others with a razor- cause of their inability to navigate office later be challenged by other group Politics may help individuals, but not sharp foil. It is not morally right and per- politics. members, resulting in internal compe- the organization and human relations. If missible to play politics at workplaces. What actually happens is we human tition and friction. we let the hard work, abilities and coop- One should not allow dispensing express our undeveloped mentality Furthermore, tensions are also cre- eration take the first seat, the life at work- favouritismto anyone for any reason – through political behavior, which does ated by the desire of group members to place can be a joy, creative and personal liking or against any sort of per- not differ significantly from the social be accepted and loved by the leader, re- productive. Politics demotivatespeople to sonal benefits or service being offered. behavior of other animals. Human polit- sulting in group members fighting to avoid interacting and exchanging the One should keep his personal relation- ical behavior is driven by the same in- climb up the group hierarchy. ideas with their fellow workers and thus ships, liking and disliking away from stincts that guide the wild beasts, sheep, Finally, groups – and, especially, organizations fail to reach their desired professional obligations. gnu and other herding animals. We can large groups, like organizations – pro- goals. Politics is inimical to the spirit of Oncereferring to someone, one of my understand it from our political behav- vide individuals with a formal system team work and working as groups. colleague said: “The guy is very hard iour in joining the stampede to ride the for findingmeaning. That is, an ecosys- If we become slaves to our needs and working, but more than it, he knows the bandwagons of a charismatic leaders. tem of knowledge which works as a wants, then what is the difference be- art of showing his good work to his su- We delight in winning and regarding los- lens through which we see the world. tween humans and animals? Yes, politics periors.” Was it a compliment of winning ers a minority unfit to participate in the Given how much time people spend at is art of making things possible, but not appreciation for his work? Do employees development of country. Dale Carnegie, work – no less than a third of their adult at the cost of distress, chaos and treading need to tell their bosses after toiling for who probably knew more about the art life – organizations are essential to ful- on friends and colleagues efforts. I have eight hours that they have worked hard? of politics than anyone else, once ob- fill this third evolutionary need, that is, witnessed people, I have known over Can’t the bosses see who is working hard served: “When dealing with people, re- the quest for meaning. years practicing the art of making things and who isn’t? Allowing such attitudes member you are not dealing with Sigmund Freud noted that although possible in shorter span of time –pay to influence employee’s behaviour to creatures of logic but creatures of emo- humans are social animals, living with raises, promotions, and other fringe ben- politicize the workplaces is unwise and tions.”If our self-interests are in conflict others does not come easy. He com- efits without hard work. This is a very incorrect. In my whole career, I have with those of the greater good, we like pared people to a group of hedgehogs paltry benefit as compared to cohesion, seen this nuisance on the rise in Pakistan. to adjust our view of the greater good to (Porcupines) during the winter: they richness of relationship and learning It is everywhere around the world, but match the context of what is best for us. need to get close to each other to cope process. We in fact trash away very able here our workplaces are rife with use of The underlying reasons that all organ- with the cold, but if they get too close individuals and their contribution for the politicsladder to get promotions and izations are political and to some degree, they end up stinging each other with progress of whole organization. monetary gains at the expense of others. they always will be, is nothing but psy- their prickly spines. This very rule gov- Greed and selfishness is behind the The responsibility of politics in of- chological. Psychologist Robert Hogan erns the dynamic of office politics. You ethical dilemmas about politics surfacing fices and workplaces lie on organiza- first highlighted that there are three basic can’t go it alone, but working with oth- at workplaces. Greed is wanting more tional arch authorities who willfully or evolutionary needs underlying work- ers does require some discomfort. than their fair share; and selfishness is ignorantly approve such roles to act and place relationships: This doesn’t mean that office politics finding ways to enhance their portion at rob the critical organizational First, the need to get along, which is inevitable and inability to restraint or the expense of others. Politics embarks processes.It makes simple tasks complex promotes cooperation and makes us abolish politics, we might as well pro- on the weaknesses of people of authority and tedious and organizations ineffec- group to live together. mote it. It’s important to recognize that (Seniors/Managers,etc.) and colleagues. tive. It exhausts people and is responsi- Second, the need to get ahead, which unhindered politics eats the organization. It is assortment of back-biting, reporting ble for a good portion of work-related results from the power struggle within This can be hard for leaders to realize, 30

ENGINEERING POST June-2019 Politics within Engineering Organizations Continued from page 30 rifices and efforts rendering them de- behave, and be careful about how they and incompetent in the eyes of em- moralized and united against their im- motivate others. People who are not ployees, will make the organization because most organizations promote mediate/senior leadership which is not interested in politics take care of what more political. So they choose to be individuals who are politically active appropriate situation for a company to they say and what they do; they are more competent, transparent, ap- and shrewd. The managers and senior be in. good at rewarding others for their proachable and altruistic. They, there- executives instead of inhibiting poli- On the contrary, leaders of the less good work and also hold them ac- fore, in the process of motivating their tics encourage it and let it perpetuate. toxic companies,do manage the ten- countable their failures. Good leaders employees avoid pitting employees If one is rewarded for playing the sions within groups to enhance team focus on the bright-side of personality against one another and instead focus game, he surely have no incentive to performance for organizational effec- characteristics to navigate office poli- on out-performing skills. This is done stop playing, but the most of employ- tiveness. The best way to deal with of- tics using social skills, emotional in- by clearly crossing a meaningful mis- ees accord office politics, because it fice politics is understand the telligence, and intuition. The leaders sion — a vision that resonates and mo- not what should be done and what is psychological basics of office politics who understand that being more secre- tivates people to achieve a collective really done. It thwarts employee’s sac- and manage the way they themselves tive, selfish, hypocritical, hierarchical, goal. 31

ENGINEERING POST June-2019 International Innovations NASA plans to send Huawei leaves first woman on the behind Apple in moon by 2024 tough smart market The space agency says $1.6 billion China-based Huawei outsold being its lead horse,\" said IDC will do nicely to help accelerate its Apple´s iPhones in the first mobile device program director moon landing plans.NASA's mission quarter of this year, snatch- Ryan Reith. \"The overall smart- to place people back on the moon now ing the California company´s sec- phone market continues to be has a name: Artemis. That's not a ran- ond place spot in a shrinking challenged in almost all areas, yet dom choice: In Greek mythology, the smartphone market dominated by Huawei was able to grow ship- goddess Artemis is the twin sister of Samsung. A total of 310.8 million ments by 50 percent.\" Apple de- Apollo, after whom the original moon smart- livered landing missions were named. The phones stronger- space agency's updated budget re- were than-ex- quest asks for $1.6 billion to help get shipped pected that mission to the moon off the globally financial re- ground, The New York Times re- during the sults for the ported and NASA confirmed the news first three past quarter on Twitter. NASA Administrator Jim months of as gains in Bridenstine tweeted that the Artemis this year in services mission would be the first time a a 6.6 per- helped offset woman walks on the moon, something cent decline slumping Vice President Mike Pence had men- from the same period in 2018, ac- iPhone sales, glowing a rally in tioned to in March. That same month, cording to preliminary data from shares of the technology giant.An NASA scrapped plans for the first all- the Chinese-owned International overall slowdown in the high-end female spacewalk. The news comes Data Corporation. It was the sixth smartphone market has been seen just over a month before the 50th an- repeated quarter of decline for as a symptom of people waiting niversary of the Apollo 11 moon land- global smartphone shipments.IDC longer to upgrade to new models ing in 1969. Last August, Pence spoke saw the results as a sign that 2019 and a lack of the kind of captivat- at NASA's Johnson Space Center and will be another down year overall ing innovation that inspires them laid out plans for humans to develop for smartphone shipments, apart to do just that. moreover, the a permanent moon base and travel to from strong growth by Huawei. \"It pending arrival of 5G handsets Mars. is becoming increasingly clear could have consumers waiting that Huawei is laser focused on until both the networks and de- growing its stature in the world of vices are ready for prime time in mobile devices, with smartphones 2020. 32

ENGINEERING POST June-2019 Insights of Rashakai Economic Zone Nowshera Engineering Post Report Pukhtoonkhwah Economic Zones De- Land, measuring 1000 acres, has al- mercial, technological and manufactur- R velopment and Management Company ready been acquired for the project ing hub housing modern training base, ashakai Economic Zone on Mo- (KPEZDMC) and China Road and which is centrally located in the CPEC modern technology transfer centre, uti- torway-1 in Nowshera, Khyber Bridge Corporation ( CRBC) in January at the junction of Karakoram Corridor lization type modern manufacturing Pukhtoonkhwah, is one of as 2018, subsequentally the two parties set and M-1 development corridor and it is centre, finance centre and hi-tech inno- many as 9 Special Economic Zones out to negotiate the terms of Joint Ven- planned to be developed in three phases vation centre. being established in different parts of ture Agreement which was signed in over next five years. The project is nested in the center of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir under the November 2018 and presently the two The RSEZ will house industrial clus- major urban centers of the region acting great game changer China-Pakistan parties are in the final stages of giving ters including garment and industrial as a support to RSEZ and the platform Economic Corridor (CPEC) which is final touches and signing the Conces- products, home building materials, gen- for economic growth. ushering in an era of progress, prosperity sion Agreement following which the eral merchandize, electronics and elec- Location-wise, it provides ideal and and economic and industrial develop- ground breaking of the project will be trical appliances, automobile and convenient connectivity at Karnal Sher ment in Pakistan. undertaken in the right earnest. mechanical equipment besides Khan Interchange on the M-1 Motor- The execution of the project has been The project also provides an oppor- province’s Information Technology (IT) way, it is within about one hour drive has been conceived in the Public-Private tunity to the Khyber Pukhtoonkhwah Board’s 100 acres Technology City in- from the new Islamabad International Partnership (PPP)mode and its main ob- Government to generate some non-tax corporating an Electronic Manufactur- Airport and also at the same distance jective is to promote industrialization revenue through KPEZDMC thus re- ing Centre also. from Peshawar and the M-1/N55 Indus through optimally priced, world- class ducing the financial burden on the Besides being a key part of the Belt Highway Interchange,Hakla Inter- industrial infrastructure in the province provincial exchequer as KPEZDMC and RoadInitiative,RSEZ will also be change of M-1/CPEC Western Route is which would result in industrial invest- can cover some of its costs, liabilities ideally located to utilize the resource about 30 minutes’ drive while Karnal ment, job creation and economic uplift. etc. and plough-back the earnings into base and serve the markets of Sher Khan Interchange of M-1/CPEC Feasibility studies of the Special Eco- further development of industrial infra- central/north-eastern KP/western Pun- Second Northern Route is about 10 min- nomic Zones have already been shared structure. jab, Azad Jammu and Kashmir,Gilgit- utes’ drive. with the Chinese side, the Memoran- Pakistani professionals and engineers Baltistan and eastern Afghanistan. TSEZ is also proposed to be a classic dum of Understanding (MoU) and En- will accordingly be able to work in the RSEZ is all set to become and will be example of cooperation between the gineering Agreement for the SPV Company resulting in capacity so designed to be the Key Trade and Lo- time-tested, all weather most trust-wor- developing joint undertaking of the building in the development, manage- gistic Hub connecting Kashgar,Kabul thy neighboring countries of China and Rashakai Special Economic Zone proj- ment and operations of industrial parks and Gwadar on the Belt and Road and Pakistan in industrial modernization and ect was signed between Khyber and infrastructure. be high-end host of international com- urbanization. 33

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ENGINEERING POST June-2019 3rd technical seminar 2019 by IEEE PES Karachi chapter Third activity of the year was or- Parkash Lohana briefed about member- ganized by IEEE PES Chapter ship development and Engr.Thair Karachi at Sunset Club, Karachi. Saleem gave Thank You note to seminar. A versatile event was arranged where The seminar majorly consisted of two more than 50 participants and industry parts. The first half was about was on leaders were facilitated by Platform and the Transformer life Management, dis- got opportunity of engaging with each solved gas analysis, and transformer other as IEEE is committed to serve En- aging factors different Standards (IEEE, gineering Professional to evaluate their NFPA, and ANSI).A healthy discussion technical knowledge and create building on different topics of on the transform- blocks of an enduring and diverse pro- ers and how we increase the life of fessional network. transformers proved knowledge ex- The topic of one-day seminar was changers for the attendees. In last “Transformer Life Management” and Part,Presentation about IEEE Member- the distinguished speaker of Seminar ship Development was presented to en- wereEngr. Ishtiaqul Haq&Engr. courage industry fellows to be part of Ebrahim HossainandDr. Shahid Shaikh IEEE Organization by Engr. Lohana. In as Chief Guest. With the Recitation of a long run of 60 minutes, this satisfac- of professionals and refreshed with high Here is the glimpse of this Versatile Holy Quran, the seminar started. Engr. tory event was attended by large number tea. Technical Event. Engro Pakistan’s Energy, largest solar Siemens wall installed inks at UET agreement The largest solar Engro Energy Lim- Wall of the country ited and Siemens has been installed have inked memo- at the University of Engi- randum of understanding neering and Technology (MoU) to upgrade and de- (UET) Kala Shah Kaku velop the Government Campus. This wall has Polytechnic Institute in the ability to generate Mithi, Tharparkar Dis- 410 kilo watt energy. trict. This association will Provincial Minister for provide aspiring youth in Energy Dr Muhammad Sindh with a chance to Akhtar Malik inaugu- gain access to vocational rated Pakistan's largest and technical trainings solar wall at Centre for and enhance opportuni- Energy Research and De- ties of employment in the velopment (CERAD). market. Vice Chancellor UET La- hore Prof. Dr. Aziz The MoU was signed Akbar, other faculty by the CEO of Engro En- members, university' offi- ergy Limited, Ahsan cials, people from other Zafar Syed and the Man- walks of life and abun- aging Director of dant of students were also Siemens Pakistan, Hel- present at this moment. mut Von Struve. Under the arrangement both While addressing at companies will enhance the occasion Dr. Muham- the capacity of the insti- mad Akhtar Malik said, tute and deploy latest \"Pakistan's industry is equipment and technol- currently facing severe ogy for providing teach- energy crisis therefore we ware and curriculum for should focus on introduc- upgraded education facil- ing alternate sources of ities. Both the organiza- electricity production to tions will work for overcome this crisis.\" conveying suitable train- \"The use of solar energy ing concepts, knowledge is more eco-friendly in and handling of newly Pakistan than other coun- provided equipment to tries. Therefore, focusing the trainers and teachers. on solar energy is enough to bring industrial revolu- The collaboration be- tion in the country\" tween Engro and Siemens will be for designing of course curriculum and syllabus for medium and long term (up to three years) programmes in Vo- cational Education and Training, and Diploma Programs in Electrical and Mechanical Engi- neering, thereby enrich- ing the respective curriculum by demand- driven industry-linked el- ements. 35

ENGINEERING POST June-2019 Female participation in technical and vocational sector critical for development The National Vocational & Tech- Federal Minister for Professional Hassan endorsed the recommendations economic role by promoting domestic nical Training Commission Training and Education Shafqat- of the study and ensured that the entrepreneurial activities. (NAVTTC) has conducted three Mehmood. NAVTTC will take lead in implemen- Member National Assembly An- research studies for the purpose of pro- The research studies were on the topics tation of recommendations of the study. dleeb Abbas, Parliamentary Secretary moting women’s full and effective par- of “Participatory gender assessment of Skill building and training are very for Education WajihaAkrma, Ambassa- ticipation at all levels especially in skill the NAVTTC and provincial TEV- important and these studies will help us dor of European Union Jean Francois, sector, and providing maximum oppor- TAs,” “Organisational assessment of understand the areas in which we are Chairman NAVTTC Syed Javed Has- tunities for employment to bring them women TVET institutions” and lacking in addressing the gender gap in san, Executive Director NAVTTC Dr in the mainstream economy. “Analysis of job market opportunities various fields. Technical education and Nasir Khan, and representatives from The launching ceremony of these three for women in Sindh and Balochistan” vocational training can provide a path- public and private sector were present research studies was inaugurated by Chairman NAVTTC Syed Javed way to country’s women to play their on the occasion. EnginEEring Mart ENGINEERING POST 36

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ENGINEERING POST June-2019 NUST student wins fully funded GE Scholarship GE Renewable Energy – Hydro Solutions has INP Grenoble with all related travel and living Pakistan for more than 60 years. Today, GE-built awarded a fully funded ‘Master in Hydraulic costs, as well as an internship in GE Renewable En- technologies can generate the equivalent power and Civil Engi- ergy Hydro facilities needed to supply up to 30 percent of the country’s neering’ at the presti- in R&D and Engineer- electricity. gious Institute National ing. The Embassy of Polytechnique de France has also Grenoble (INP) in pledged to assist in the Grenoble, France to visa process and pro- HissamKarim, a stu- vide free of cost dent of National Uni- French lessons to fa- versity of Sciences & cilitate the student. Technology (NUST). The institute is HissamKarimhails based in Grenoble, a from Karimabad, city in the Auvergne- Gilgit-Baltistan. He Rhône-Alpes region was selected following of southeastern France a rigorous selection and has always been process between top at the forefront of de- engineering schools velopment in energy across Islamabad, technologies, with an Karachi, and Topi. The emphasis on hydro- scholarship encom- electric power. passes 100 percent of the costs for a two-year Mas- GE has been supporting the development of en- ter’s Program in France, covering tuition fees of ergy, transportation and healthcare infrastructure in 38

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ENGINEERING POST June-2019 Oil exploration license awarded to Kuwaiti Company The government of Pakistan M/s KUFPEC has committed 980 lent work units by acquiring 3D has awarded Exploration work units to be earned in Makhad seismic data and by drilling + Licence (EL) over Block # Block during first three years of 4,500 metres exploratory well. The 3371-19 (Makhad) to Kirthar Pak- exploration licence. KUFPEC will invest minimum US istan BV, subsidiary of $ 9.8 million in Kuwait Foreign Petro- Makhad Block. Apart leum Exploration from minimum firm Company (KUFPEC), work commitment the on strategic partner company is obligated basis (government to to spend a minimum of government basis). Pe- US $ 30,000 per year troleum Concession in Makhad Block on Agreement (PCA) was social welfare aslo signed between schemes. the two parties. M/s KUFPEC Pak- Makhad Block is lo- istan Holdings BV has cated in districts At- been working in Pak- tock, Mianwali and istan since 1987. M/s Chakwal of Punjab KUPFEC’s share in province and Kohat of Khyber The work programme will be current production of Pakistan is Pakhtunkhwa. The total area of discharged by acquiring either 600 161 bbls of oil per day and 108 aforesaid block is 1,562.92 sq km. L.Kms 2D seismic data or equiva- mmscf of gas per day. Govt. seeks private sector’s participation in Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme An iftar party was held by Minister Housing & units. solve that incentives would be provided to builders Urban Development Mian Mehmood-ur- By-laws of LDA, Punjab Housing & Town Plan- Rasheed in honor of private builders and de- ning Agency (PHATA) and other institutions are also velopers. While addressing the party the Minister being amended for providing relief to builders and and developers. said that very soon public-private partnership author- developers. He maintained that process of initiation of housing ity will be established in the province to ensure par- Mian Mehmood-ur-Rasheed said that construction projects under Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme ticipation of the private sector in Naya Pakistan of 2.5 million housing units is only possible with ac- would be made transparent in consultation with the Housing Scheme and speedy construction of housing tive participation of the private sector. private sector and quality of these housing units He reiterated his re- would also be ensured at all costs. Engineering Post The Official Media Partners 40

ENGINEERING POST June-2019 Hydrocarbon reservoir were water wet: Petroleum Division P etroleum Division (PD) of the Energy Min- 'Managed Depth' and as per the plan; while an- istry is a press release has said that the other 55 meters would be drilled before proceed- results of four-month offshore drilling at ing with P&A (plug and abandon) operations, Indus G-Block which has already called Kekra-I, some been approved by 230-km off the Joint Venture Part- Karachi coast, had ners including shown good quality Exxon. hydrocarbon reser- The cost for the voir but unfortu- whole project is esti- nately these were mated at over $100 water wet. million, equally di- \"After the well vided among 4 play- control operations, ers: 2 local (PPL and the 6\" Open Hole OGDC) and two for- section drilling was eign (ENI and resumed on Friday Exxon). .The reservoir was While any finding encountered at 5,492 meters and so far about would have been a game changer for Pakistan, 140 meters of reservoir have been drilled. The probability of discovering commercially viable log results show a good quality reservoir but un- reserves in ultra-deep waters some 230 kilome- fortunately water wet without any gas effect,\" ters southwest of Karachi, was a wild bet, given Current depth of the well is 5,634 meters the success ratio of 10-20 percent 41

ENGINEERING POST June-2019 ML-1 upgradation to start from January 2020 Railway officials briefed the Sub- to Khunjrab (China border). Committee of Senate Standing Upgradation of Main Line-1 and es- Committee on Railways which tablishment of dry port near Havelian is met with Senator John Kenneth an early harvest project which will be Williams in the chair about the upgra- completed by 2025. dation work of Main Line 1 from After upgradation of ML-1, train Karachi to peshawer. Basharat Waheed speed will increase from the current 65- Team leader of 105 to 120-160 km CPEC project at per hour. Line ca- Railways said pacity will increase that The overall from 34 to 171 trains project i.e. ML-1 each way per day, upgradation has freight volumes been planned to from 6 to 35 million be executed in tonnes per annum by three packages. 2025, and railways Physical works share of freight for phase-1 proj- transport volume ects of the ML-1 will increase from are expected to less than 4 percent to be commenced in 20 percent. January 2020 and would be completed Establishment of a new rail link from in four years with an estimated cost of Gwadar to Mastung and Besima to Ja- $2.248 billion. The PC-1 for Package-1 cobabad is a mid-term project to begin based on cost estimates validated by the in 2025 and end by 2030 and establish- third party review consultants, will be ing a new rail link from Havelian to submitted to the Planning Commission Khunjerab is a long-term project which in June 2019. will commence in 2030. The CPEC project of the Railways The senate subcommittee was told will consist of early harvest—ML-1 that 277.35 acres of land will be ac- upgradation and establishment of dry quired within Gwadar for station and port, mid-term — establishing new rail right of way. Besides, 363.68 acres of link from Gwadar to Mastung and Bes- land has already been acquired for con- ima to Jacobabad while long term—es- tainer yard and right of way at cost of tablishing new rail link from Havelian Rs 1.332 billion. 42

ENGINEERING POST June-2019 IDB President praises Neelum Jhelum success, vows to continue support for wapda projects A6-member delegation of the Is- of the opportunities for investing in lamic Development Bank these projects. He also briefed the dele- (IDB), headed by its President gation about the upcoming WAPDA Dr. Bandar M. H. Hajjar called on projects including Mohmand Dam, Di- Chairman Pakistan Water and Power amerBasha Dam and KeyalKhwar. Development Authority (WAPDA) Lt The IDB President, showing keen in- Gen MuzammilHus- terest in financing hy- sain (Retd) to discuss dropower projects, potential support for thanked WAPDA for ar- development of a ranging such a useful program to facilitate briefing for them. He construction of hy- also congratulated dropower projects in WAPDA on the recent Pakistan. landmark of Neelum Speaking on the Jhelum Hydropower occasion, WAPDA Project to generate 1040 Chairman appreci- MW - successful opera- ated IDB for providing financial assis- tion of the project at 108% beyond its tance to complete various WAPDA installed capacity of 969 MW. He said projects in hydropower sectors. “IDB that IDB feels honoured to be a leading and WAPDA has longstanding relation- partner in development of this engineer- ship of mutual cooperation, and I am ing marvel. confident this cooperation will further It is worth mentioning that the IDB strengthen for upcoming WAPDA proj- provided US $ 357.6 million for con- ects” The Chairman said that WAPDA struction of 969 MW-Neelum Jhelum holds a strong asset base, therefore, en- Hydropower Project. In addition, it had joys trust of national and international also provided financial assistance to the financial institutions for arrangement of tune of US $ 150.2 million for three funds for its projects. WAPDA hy- high head hydropower projects namely dropower projects provide excellent in- Khan Khwar, DuberKhwar and Al- vestment opportunities and like other laiKhwar with cumulative generation institutions, IDB can also make benefit capacity of 323 MW. 43

Consultancy agreement signed with Mohmand Dam Consultants Group The Pakistan Water and Power Development Au- thority (WAPDA) signed the contract agreement Mohmand Dam Consultants Group (MDCG) for con- million acre feet (MAF) and power generation capacity worth Rs.9.98 billion with a Joint Venture namely sultancy services for construction design, construction of 800 megawatt (MW). The project is scheduled to be supervision and contract management of Mohmand completed in five years and eight months. Dam Hydropower Project. The Joint Venture, led by NESPAK, comprises six partners and seven sub-consul- tants (four foreign and nine local firms). The agreement was signed in a ceremony held at Mega Hydel Complex the other day. General Manager and Project Director Mohmand Dam Hydropower Proj- ect Muhammad Javed Afridi and MDCG authorized rep- resentative Dr. Tahir Mehmood Hayat signed the agreement on behalf of WAPDA and the Joint Venture respectively. Water Resources Federal Minister Muham- mad Faisal Vawda, Water Resources Federal Secretary Muhammad Ashraf, WAPDA Chairman Lt Gen Muza- mmil Hussain (Retd), Water Resources Joint Secretary Syed Muhammad Mehr Ali Shah, WAPDA Members, senior officers and representatives of the consulting firms were also present on the occasion. It is pertinent to mention that Pakistani engineering firm has been assigned the lead role in the contract for consultancy services in such a mega water sector project for the first time in the history of Pakistan for capacity building of the local engineering firms and making them at par with the known international consultants. This Project is being constructed on River Swat in Tribal district Mohmand of KP province. It is a multi- purpose project with gross water storage capacity of 1.2