LAHORE DIVISION

Lahore: [Riaz Hussain ReNews Pakistan] The Lahore Development Authority has continued its initiative to provide residential and commercial plots to citizens on easy installments under the directions of LDA Director General Tahir Farooq. As part of this process, the fifth computerized balloting of LDA’s residential and commercial plots was held at the LDA Sports Complex in Johar Town. The balloting included fully developed residential and commercial plots located in Johar Town, LDA City, Allama Iqbal Town and LDA Enclave Mohlanwal. According to the LDA, successful applicants will pay for the plots through 12 equal installments over a period of three years. The plots offered in the balloting included 4 marla commercial plots in LDA City Business Bay Block, 2 to 2.5 marla commercial plots in Johar Town Blocks M, N and F1, 3.11 marla commercial plots in the Fruit Market of Allama Iqbal Town, 3.5 marla residential plots in Johar Town Block R1 and 3 marla residential plots in Block D of LDA Enclave Mohlanwal. LDA Director General Tahir Farooq said the authority is providing plots located in its schemes to citizens on easy installments over three years. He said the initiative offers citizens a valuable opportunity to acquire fully developed residential and commercial plots on convenient terms. He added that the LDA would soon bring more plots to the market on easy installments. According to the LDA, a total of 3,341 applications were received to participate in the balloting for 126 residential and commercial plots. The authority received 279 applications for 12 commercial plots in Allama Iqbal Town, 523 applications for 29 commercial plots in Johar Town and 692 applications for 33 residential plots in Johar Town. Similarly, 688 applications were received for 22 commercial plots in LDA City Business Bay, while 1,159 applications were submitted for 30 residential plots in LDA Enclave Mohlanwal. The balloting was conducted through a computerized system with the support of the Punjab Information Technology Board. A large number of citizens attended the ceremony, while chief town planners, the chief IT officer, directors of housing and other relevant officials were also present.

Lahore: [Riaz Hussain ReNews Pakistan] Etihad Town Phase 4 was formally introduced during an opening ceremony held in a local Marquee in Lahore on Bedian Road, marking another important development in the city’s expanding real estate landscape. The ceremony brought together investors, real estate consultants, stakeholders and prospective buyers, who were briefed about the project’s location, planning concept, proposed facilities and investment prospects. The launch of Phase 4 is being viewed as a significant step in the continued expansion of the Etihad Town brand in Lahore’s housing sector. According to available project details, Etihad Town Phase 4 is planned near Lahore’s developing southern corridor, with connectivity to key routes including Pine Avenue, Jhelum Road, Jia Bagga Road, Ferozepur Road and Raiwind Road. The project is being positioned as a modern residential and commercial community designed to cater to both genuine buyers and long term investors. The development is expected to include residential plots in different categories, commercial areas, parks, mosques, wide roads, green belts and other community facilities. Real estate market observers believe the project may attract early investor interest because of its location, brand recognition and the growing demand for planned housing societies around Lahore’s expanding urban zones. During the launch, participants showed interest in the project’s proposed payment structure and development prospects. Several real estate platforms have reported that Phase 4 includes residential plot options such as 5 Marla, 10 Marla, 1 Kanal and 2 Kanal, with installment based payment plans aimed at making bookings accessible for different buyer segments. Etihad Town’s earlier phases in Lahore have already contributed to the developer’s market presence, and the introduction of Phase 4 is expected to further strengthen its position in the city’s competitive housing sector. The project’s proximity to existing residential communities and improving road networks is also likely to support its future demand. Real estate professionals say Lahore’s southern and suburban development corridors continue to gain momentum as buyers increasingly prefer secure gated communities with planned infrastructure, better accessibility and lifestyle facilities. In this context, Etihad Town Phase 4 is being seen as another addition to the growing trend of organized urban expansion in Punjab’s capital. The opening ceremony concluded with expectations that the project would generate strong market activity in the coming weeks as booking, pricing and development details become clearer for buyers and investors.

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan The Punjab government has decided to introduce major reforms in the land use system in order to place urban development on modern lines and make the use of land more effective. For this purpose, preparations have begun for key amendments to the Punjab Land Use Plan Rules 2020. According to sources, the proposed amendments are aimed at making the existing land use system more transparent, organized and aligned with modern urban planning requirements. The government wants to reduce unnecessary hurdles in land classification, reclassification, redevelopment and development projects so that urban growth can move forward in a more organized manner. Officials said the responsibility for implementing these reforms has been assigned to the Secretary of the Local Government and Community Development Department Punjab. The relevant department will finalize the new rules and take the necessary administrative steps to ensure their implementation. Under the proposed reforms, the system of land classification and reclassification will be made clearer and more practical. The purpose of this move is to promote transparency in changes to land use, approvals for residential and commercial projects, and the redevelopment process. According to the government, complexities in the current system sometimes affect the pace of investment and development projects, making improvement in the rules an important need of the time. Government sources said the implementation of the new rules would help control unplanned construction, uncontrolled urbanization and disorderly urban expansion. Special attention will also be given to improving urban infrastructure, town planning and urban management systems. Officials said that after the reforms, a clear, simple and transparent procedure would be introduced for development projects and investment. This is expected to promote sustainable development in urban areas while also improving legal and administrative transparency in residential and commercial projects. Experts believe that if these amendments are implemented effectively, they will discourage illegal and unplanned construction in Punjab’s cities, improve urban order and provide a more structured foundation for future development under modern urban planning principles.