Lahore Division

Lahore : ReNews Pakistan
The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has planned the development of a major technology and IT hub on approximately 119 kanals of land along Ferozepur Road, near Arfa Karim Tower, with the objective of promoting technology driven businesses and strengthening Lahore’s emerging IT and commercial sector.
According to LDA officials, the proposed project, titled Tech Park City, has been planned after internal market assessments identified the location as suitable for information technology, allied businesses and related commercial activities. The authority intends to develop the site as a modern business destination with facilities designed to cater to both businesses and visitors.
LDA Chief Town Planner Asaduz Zaman said the authority plans to involve the private sector through the auction of commercial plots. The project will include dedicated parking facilities and other supporting infrastructure to create an environment suitable for technology companies, offices and allied commercial activities.
Under the development plan, around 50 kanals of the total land will be allocated for commercial purposes. The remaining area will be utilised for public facilities, parks, roads, parking areas and other infrastructure required for the planned technology hub.
The commercial component will comprise plots of different sizes to accommodate a range of businesses and investment opportunities. Building regulations have also been proposed to allow relatively high-rise commercial development at the site. Buildings of up to 72 feet will be permitted for ground-plus-five-storey structures, while ground-plus six storey buildings may reach up to 90 feet.
The LDA has scheduled the first auction of commercial plots for October 14, 2026. Further plots are expected to be offered in subsequent auction rounds during 2027 and 2028, providing additional opportunities for private investors and businesses interested in establishing operations at the proposed hub.
The authority estimates that auctions of commercial plots under the project could generate approximately Rs13.566 billion in revenue. In addition, separate leasing arrangements for a petrol station and a food outlet are expected to generate around Rs45 million.
LDA Director (Auction) Ali Bin Sohail said the project is expected to stimulate commercial activity and support the expansion of Lahore’s growing IT sector. The development of a dedicated technology hub near an established technology landmark such as Arfa Karim Tower could also strengthen the area’s position as a centre for technology-related businesses and investment.
The project reflects the LDA’s broader efforts to utilise strategically located land for commercial development while incorporating public amenities, green spaces, road infrastructure and parking into the planned scheme.

Lahore : ReNews Pakistan
A high-level meeting chaired by Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Director General Tahir Farooq reviewed various administrative and operational matters of the authority, including departmental performance, field inspection procedures, public service delivery, and the performance of officers and staff.
The meeting was attended by Additional Directors General, Chief Town Planners, the Chief Metropolitan Planner, Chief IT Officer, and other senior officials. The LDA DG directed the Town Planning Wing to immediately adopt clear and effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for field inspections.
Tahir Farooq made it clear that officers and staff must obtain prior approval from the relevant supervisory officer before conducting inspections or sealing any property. Town Planning officials and field staff will not be allowed to seal any property without prior authorization.
The DG also directed the concerned authorities to introduce a digital mechanism for sealing and de-sealing properties at the earliest, aimed at improving transparency, monitoring, and accountability in the process. He emphasized that modern technology should be used to make the procedure more transparent, efficient, and accountable.
Addressing the meeting, Tahir Farooq said that delays and corrupt practices in the delivery of public services would not be tolerated under any circumstances. He directed that officers and staff found creating unnecessary hurdles in providing services to citizens should be removed from their posts.
He also ordered strict action against private individuals misusing the LDA’s name, stressing that fraudulent activities or unauthorized use of the authority’s name would not be tolerated.
The DG further directed that all citizen-related LDA services be shifted to the eBiz portal as soon as possible. He said LDA officers and staff should not have direct contact with applicants whose requests are submitted through the eBiz portal, in order to ensure greater transparency and prevent unnecessary interference in the service delivery process.
The meeting also reviewed the performance of officers and staff posted in different LDA wings, along with the duration of their current postings. Tahir Farooq expressed displeasure over delays in the file scrutiny process and directed the concerned officials to ensure the timely disposal of cases.
He instructed Additional Directors General and heads of all wings to submit regular performance reports, emphasizing that efficiency, transparency, accountability, and timely service delivery must be ensured across the authority.
The meeting was also attended by the Director Administration, Director Architect, Director C&I, Director Housing-IV, and other relevant officials.

Lahore : ReNews Pakistan
Canton Sky Tower has been launched in Lahore by OZ Developers as a new mixed use real estate development designed around Pakistan China business links, wholesale trade and integrated commercial and residential activity. The project brings business, trade and living together within a single vertical development.
Located on Main Raiwind Road near Adda Plot and the Lahore Ring Road, Canton Sky Tower is being positioned as more than a conventional commercial building. The development includes commercial units, exhibition and wholesale space, a food court and residential apartments across different floors.
A central element of the project is the Pakistan China Town concept, developed in collaboration with Guangdong Huashu International Economic and Trade Group. According to project information, the model aims to connect Pakistani businesses with a network of more than 3,000 verified Chinese manufacturers across 11 industrial categories.
The business model is focused on business to business trade rather than conventional consumer retail. Commercial spaces are intended to support product displays, wholesale transactions and direct sourcing links between Pakistani businesses and Chinese manufacturers.
The development combines commercial and exhibition activity on the lower floors, a food court component and residential units on the upper floors. This creates an integrated model where trade, business services and residential facilities operate within the same project.
The launch comes as mixed use developments continue to gain attention in Lahore’s real estate market. Developers are increasingly combining commercial, residential and lifestyle components in single projects to create destinations that can generate activity throughout the day rather than relying only on traditional retail footfall.
Canton Sky Tower’s wholesale focused model also seeks to differentiate the project from conventional shopping plazas. Its proposed network of Chinese manufacturers could provide local importers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers with direct sourcing opportunities, potentially creating a business ecosystem around the development.
The long term performance of the project will depend on how effectively the wholesale platform connects Chinese manufacturers with Pakistani businesses and how successfully the commercial component attracts sustained business activity.
OZ Developers has positioned Canton Sky Tower as a business, trade and residential destination that aims to bring Pakistan China commercial cooperation into Lahore’s growing mixed use real estate sector.