Lahore Division

Lahore : ReNews Pakistan
Acting on the directions of Lahore Development Authority Director General Tahir Farooq, the LDA Town Planning Wing launched a major operation against illegal commercial buildings, unauthorised land use conversion and commercial fee defaulters across the LDA controlled area, sealing a total of 124 properties and demolishing several unlawful structures.
According to the LDA, the operations were carried out in Jubilee Town, Gulberg, New Garden Town, Samanabad, Gujjarpura, New Muslim Town, Poonch Road and Sabzazar. In Jubilee Town, an unauthorised structure at Plot No. 539 A was demolished over illegal land use conversion.
An LDA spokesperson said 30 properties were sealed in Gulberg and New Garden Town for illegal commercial use, while another 72 properties were sealed in Samanabad, Gujjarpura, New Muslim Town and along Poonch Road. During a separate recovery operation, 22 properties were also sealed in Sabzazar.
The sealed properties included private schools, wedding halls, cafés, restaurants, food outlets, bakeries, beauty salons, pharmacies, grocery stores, hardware shops, clinics, automobile workshops, retail shops, offices and other commercial establishments operating in violation of applicable regulations.
The operation was conducted under the supervision of Chief Town Planner One Asaduz Zaman and Chief Town Planner Two Azhar Ali.
LDA officials said indiscriminate action against illegal commercial activities, unauthorised construction and properties with unpaid commercial fees would continue to ensure planned and lawful urban development across Lahore.

Lahore : Riaz Hussain ReNews Pakistan
Managing Director of the Parks and Horticulture Authority Lahore, Zahid Parvez Warraich, visited Jilani Park and reviewed various facilities being provided to citizens.
During the visit, the managing director inspected the bonsai garden, lake, gymnasium, jogging track and the park’s main entrance. He also conducted a detailed review of other public amenities available at the park.
Project Director Waqar Rehman briefed the managing director on the park’s administrative arrangements, maintenance activities and ongoing improvement measures.
Zahid Parvez Warraich directed the concerned officials to further improve cleanliness, horticulture and public facilities across the park. He said that providing citizens with a high quality, safe and pleasant recreational environment remained the foremost priority of PHA Lahore.
He further instructed officials to give special attention to all matters necessary for developing Jilani Park into a model recreational destination in Lahore. He stressed that the provision of the best possible facilities to visitors must be ensured under all circumstances.

Lahore : ReNews Pakistan
The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has issued a precautionary advisory for citizens ahead of Monsoon 2026, particularly for the owners and occupants of dilapidated and dangerous buildings.
The advisory states that people should not live in deteriorating buildings, structures with weak roofs, damaged balconies or other unsafe premises during the rainy season. Citizens have also been advised to avoid unnecessary movement near such buildings.
According to the LDA, rainfall increases the risk of weakened and dilapidated buildings collapsing, potentially causing loss of precious lives and damage to property. Citizens have been urged to immediately report any dangerous building or emergency situation to the relevant authorities so that timely action can be taken.
In its statement, the LDA said that action against dilapidated and dangerous buildings is continuing in compliance with the directives of the Lahore High Court. All concerned owners and residents have been urged to act responsibly and adopt appropriate safety measures to prevent any unfortunate incident.