LAHORE DIVISION

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.

Lahore : ReNews Pakistan Chief Executive Officer of the Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), Imran Amin, has commended the authority's infrastructure resilience during the ongoing monsoon season and directed project teams to accelerate development work at CBD NSIT City, Pakistan's first and largest dedicated information technology city. The directions were issued during a comprehensive inspection of several flagship CBD Punjab projects, including CBD Vertex, CBD Route 47, CBD Walk and CBD NSIT City. During the visit, the CEO reviewed construction progress, operational readiness, project quality standards and the effectiveness of monsoon preparedness measures implemented across the sites. At CBD NSIT City, Amin instructed contractors to expedite development activities without compromising construction quality. He emphasised the importance of maintaining consistent engineering standards throughout the project and called for the expansion of landscaped green areas to support sustainable urban development. He also directed project managers to carefully plan working hours around adverse weather conditions to minimise delays while ensuring the safety and well being of workers during the monsoon season. Reviewing progress at CBD Vertex, the CEO inspected ongoing finishing works, including façade tile installation and epoxy flooring. He instructed the project team to maintain strict quality control measures and ensure the timely completion of all remaining works according to the approved schedule. CBD Punjab officials highlighted the successful performance of the authority's engineering and drainage infrastructure during recent heavy rains. According to the authority, CBD Route 47 remained fully operational and accessible to traffic despite receiving 263 millimetres of rainfall, while several other parts of Lahore experienced significant waterlogging. Officials described the performance as evidence of the effectiveness of the project's resilient engineering design and modern drainage systems. Speaking during the visit, Imran Amin said CBD Punjab remains committed to delivering modern infrastructure capable of performing under challenging environmental conditions. He noted that the uninterrupted operation of Route 47 during intense monsoon rainfall reflected the authority's focus on quality construction, resilient engineering and sustainable urban planning. Senior CBD Punjab officials, project consultants and contractors accompanied the CEO during the inspection and reviewed the progress of ongoing development activities aimed at strengthening Lahore's emerging central business district and technology hub. If you'd like, I can also convert this into the complete ReNews Pakistan editorial style with a sharper headline and more polished newsroom language.

Lahore : Riaz Hussain Re News Pakistan The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) carried out a major citywide enforcement operation, sealing 81 illegally used commercial properties and demolishing multiple unauthorized structures. As part of the crackdown on illegal commercial use, the LDA sealed 29 properties in Faisal Town and Gulberg, while another 34 properties were sealed in Samanabad and along Canal Road. During a recovery operation, an additional 18 properties were sealed in Allama Iqbal Town. The sealed properties included private schools, bakeries, beauty salons, cafés, restaurants, food outlets, pharmacies, grocery stores, electrical shops, clinics, auto workshops, offices, and various retail outlets. The operation was supervised by Chief Town Planner I Asad Uz Zaman and Chief Town Planner II Azhar Ali. DG LDA Tahir Farooq stated that indiscriminate action against illegal commercial constructions, unauthorized commercial use, and properties defaulting on commercial fees will continue.