Lahore: [Re News Pakistan]
On the instructions of Deputy Commissioner Lahore, Captain (R) Muhammad Ali Afzaal, the district administration has launched a strict crackdown against illegal constructions and violations of building regulations across the city.
In this regard, the Planning Wing of the district administration carried out operations in various areas of Wagah Zone, including Burki Road, GT Road, Jallo Pind, Ghous Garden, and Salamatpura, taking legal action against a total of 8 illegal constructions.
During the operation, 5 buildings constructed in violation of approved building plans were completely demolished, while 3 structures were sealed on the spot, bringing construction activities to a halt.
The Deputy Commissioner Lahore emphasized that adherence to approved building plans is mandatory for orderly urban planning and public safety, adding that no leniency will be shown in case of violations.
He further directed the concerned teams to strengthen field monitoring and continue indiscriminate operations against illegal constructions in order to ensure the protection of Lahore’s master plan.

Lahore: ReNews Pakistan
President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Faheem ur Rehman Sehgal, has stated that the increasing electricity load shedding in the country has pushed the industrial sector into a severe crisis, making it difficult to achieve export targets.
Addressing a press conference along with other office bearers, he said that load shedding and lockdown measures are badly affecting business activities. He added that causing losses to traders in the name of energy conservation is unacceptable.
The Chamber president also expressed concerns over the actions of the para force, stating that overstepping authority is aggravating the situation. He emphasized that the current mechanism of implementing lockdown is ineffective and needs immediate review by the government.
Senior Vice President Tanveer Ahmed Sheikh said that industrial production is being affected due to electricity shortages, while the increase in fuel prices has further fueled inflation.
He further noted that unrest during market closures is unfortunate, and the electric vehicle (EV) policy in the country cannot succeed without a reliable power supply. Vice President Khurram Lodhi, Shavez Tahir Malik, Abdul Majeed, and other officials were also present on the occasion.

Lahore: [Re News Pakistan]
A positive development has emerged for journalists in Lahore as the scrutiny process for Journalist Colony Phase II has entered its final stages at a rapid pace.
Secretary Information Punjab, Tahir Raza Hamdani, while speaking to the media, stated that the scrutiny process for Phase II is progressing swiftly and is expected to be completed by the end of this month.
He said that the issuance of allotment letters will begin immediately after the completion of scrutiny, expressing strong hope that eligible journalists will receive their allotment letters by next month, May.
Tahir Raza Hamdani added that the government is taking serious steps for the welfare of journalists, and Journalist Colony Phase II is an important part of these efforts. The completion of this project will not only provide housing facilities to the journalist community but will also fulfill their long-standing demand.