Lahore Division

Lahore: [ReNews Pakistan]
On the directives of DG LDA Tahir Farooq, the Director Metropolitan Zone Four carried out a major operation against illegal housing schemes.
During the operation, LDA teams sealed the offices of 10 illegal housing schemes and demolished boundary walls, gates, roads, and other illegal structures.
According to the spokesperson, these actions are being taken to eliminate illegal constructions in the city and protect citizens from fraud. Authorities have indicated that such operations will continue in the future as well.
Meanwhile, DG LDA visited Lahore Railway Station, the Data Darbar expansion project, and the Bhatti Chowk underpass, where he reviewed the progress of ongoing development works and directed officials to further expedite the pace of work.
Additionally, DG LDA, along with the Managing Director of the Punjab Mass Transit Authority, reviewed the proposed remodeling of the Transport Department’s depot to improve traffic flow and emphasized taking effective measures to facilitate citizens.

Lahore: [ReNews Pakistan]
The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has decided to take action against single phase electricity consumers who are using more power than their approved load, following the identification of violations across its network.
According to LESCO officials, records of Maximum Demand Indicator (MDI) readings for single phase meters have been compiled, and these readings are now also being displayed on electricity bills to ensure more effective monitoring of power consumption.
Sources said that based on MDI data, a list of consumers has been prepared who are exceeding their sanctioned load in violation of their agreement. In the initial phase, these consumers will be issued load extension notices.
LESCO further stated that consumers whose electricity usage exceeds 3 kilowatts will be required to shift to three phase meters and will be issued demand notices for the conversion.
Officials clarified that under the new policy, only consumers with a load of up to 3 kW will be allowed to continue using single phase meters.
It was further added that once consumers are shifted to three-phase meters, their protected category status will be revoked, which is expected to result in higher fixed charges. LESCO said the move aims to balance the power distribution system and curb unauthorized or excessive electricity usage.

Lahore | RE News Pakistan
A key meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz reviewed ongoing and proposed road projects across the province, while approving several major development initiatives.
During the meeting, the CM directed authorities to ensure the timely and high-quality construction of the Multan Vehari Road. The Lahore Ring Road SL4 project was formally approved, while in-principle approval was also granted for various phases of the Sialkot Ring Road and the conversion of Wazirabad Road to Sialkot Pasrur Road into a ring road.
The proposed Thal Expressway project was also presented, aimed at linking Bhakkar, Layyah, and other Thal region areas with the M-4 Motorway, and was termed an important regional connectivity initiative.
Progress on the Rawalpindi Signal-Free Corridor project was also reviewed. The project includes the construction of seven underpasses and one overhead bridge to improve traffic flow.
The Chief Minister directed authorities to ensure the timely completion of all ongoing projects and sought weekly progress reports. She emphasized that all road sector projects must be completed by June 30.
According to the briefing, a total of 2,143 road projects are currently underway across the province, with 258 under construction. Under the CM Initiative, 133 projects were reviewed, along with 125 others. In Phase I of the road rehabilitation program, 38 out of 85 schemes have been completed, while work continues on 47.
In Phase II, 18 out of 41 schemes have been completed, while 25 are still under construction.