LAHORE DIVISION

Lahore: [Riaz Hussain ReNews] Senior members of Etihad Town and the Etihad SSP family organized a pleasant and memorable birthday ceremony, describing it as a reflection of strong professional relations, mutual respect and ongoing partnership. On the occasion, special gratitude was expressed to Etihad Town Chief Executive Officer Shujaullah Khan and Global Head of Sales Gulraiz Iftikhar for arranging the ceremony and extending appreciation, encouragement and strong support. The event was termed a symbol of professional trust, goodwill and mutual respect, further strengthening the relationship with Etihad Town. Appreciation was also extended to Umar Mukhtar, Arslan Ahmad Khan, Asghar Ali Kasana, the Head of Sales, and the entire Etihad SSP family for their warm wishes, continued support and goodwill, which made the occasion even more memorable. Participants said that strong professional relationships, teamwork, mutual trust and long-term partnerships are highly important in the real estate sector. In the same spirit, cooperation and trust between Etihad Town and the relevant teams continue to move forward. The ceremony was not merely described as a personal celebration, but also as a reflection of the strong professional bond, trust and shared commitment between the leadership of Etihad Town, its sales team and the Etihad SSP family. In the end, heartfelt gratitude was expressed for the respect, encouragement, support and affection extended by the leadership of Etihad Town and the Etihad SSP family.

Lahore | Riaz Hussain ReNews Pakistan On the directives of Lahore Development Authority Director General Tahir Farooq, the LDA Town Planning Wing carried out a major operation against illegal commercial buildings and commercial fee defaulters, sealing a total of 158 properties in different areas falling within the LDA controlled jurisdiction. LDA teams conducted operations in Gulberg, New Garden Town, PIA Scheme, Gulshan e Ravi, Gujjarpura, Canal Road, Samanabad, Shadbagh and Sabzazar. During the crackdown, several properties were sealed over illegal commercial use, violation of approved land use and non-payment of commercial fees. According to officials, 23 properties were sealed in Gulberg and Garden Town over illegal commercial use, while action was taken against 76 properties in Gulshan-e-Ravi, Gujjarpura, Canal Road, Samanabad and Shadbagh. Similarly, 39 properties were sealed in PIA Scheme for illegal commercial use and non payment of commercial fees. During a recovery operation, LDA teams also sealed 20 properties in Sabzazar. The sealed properties included private schools, halls, academies, bakeries, pharmacies, beauty salons, clinics, grocery stores, workshops, cloth shops, electric stores, restaurants, food points, shops, offices and other commercial units. The operation was carried out under the supervision of Chief Town Planner-I Asad uz Zaman and Chief Town Planner-II Azhar Ali. LDA officials said indiscriminate action against illegal commercial buildings and commercial fee defaulters would continue across the city. LDA DG Tahir Farooq said illegal commercial use, violation of land use and non-payment of dues would not be tolerated under any circumstances. He directed the relevant officers to continue operations against illegal commercial activities in LDA controlled areas in a more effective manner.

Lahore: [Riaz Hussain ReNews Pakistan] An important meeting of the Planning and Design Committee was held under the chairmanship of Lahore Development Authority Director General Tahir Farooq, during which various cases submitted through the e-Biz Portal were reviewed in detail. During the meeting, the cases presented before the committee were approved or rejected in accordance with the relevant laws, rules, regulations and land use policy. The LDA DG directed that implementation of the approved land use must be ensured in all cases cleared by the Planning and Design Committee. He made it clear that in all approved cases, setback areas must be cleared to avoid any negative impact on urban planning, traffic flow and civic facilities. Tahir Farooq said that public awareness is also essential to address Lahore’s growing parking issues, while parking availability should be treated as a key condition during the approval process. He particularly directed that parking arrangements must be ensured at the time of approval for educational institutions, schools, academies, gyms and sports centres. He further instructed that before granting approvals, recovery of any applicable penalty fees related to illegal change of use or other violations must also be ensured. The meeting also reviewed various cases related to schools, petrol pumps, rehabilitation centres, medical centres and other establishments, with several cases approved in accordance with the law. Additional Deputy Commissioner Revenue, Chief Metropolitan Planner, Chief Town Planner-I, Chief Town Planner-II, and representatives of LDA, MCL, TEPA, WASA and the DC Office attended the meeting. Directors from all zones of the LDA Town Planning Wing were also present.