Punjab Province

Rawalpindi : ReNews Pakistan
Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has said the government is expanding modern parks and recreational facilities in Rawalpindi to promote healthier lifestyles and provide residents with safer public spaces.
He made the remarks while addressing the inaugural ceremonies of Allama Iqbal Park and Milad Park in Rawalpindi. MNA Tahira Aurangzeb, Punjab Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Services Ziaullah Shah, MPA Asma Naz Abbasi and a large number of PML-N workers attended the ceremonies.
Abbasi said providing safe and accessible recreational facilities, particularly for women and children, was among the government’s priorities. He said surveillance cameras and other security arrangements had been installed at the newly inaugurated parks to improve visitor safety.
The minister said parks, sports facilities and opportunities for healthy outdoor activities were important for developing a healthier and more active society. He added that efforts were also being made to ensure the provision of basic civic facilities in every constituency and union council of Rawalpindi.
Turning to the city’s infrastructure, Abbasi said work was continuing to address problems related to gas, water, electricity and sewerage. He said old pipelines, some of which were 40 to 50 years old, were being replaced, while several schemes for the construction and rehabilitation of roads and streets were also under way.
The minister further said several public welfare and development projects had been completed in Rawalpindi, while work on other schemes was continuing. He said available resources were being utilised to improve transportation, public spaces and essential municipal services across the city.
Abbasi also highlighted the importance of continued investment in recreational infrastructure alongside basic civic development, saying the newly established parks would provide residents with improved opportunities for leisure, sports and family activities.
He also described Pakistan as a peaceful and secure country and credited the Pakistan Army with maintaining national security.
The inauguration of the two parks comes as authorities continue to expand recreational infrastructure in Rawalpindi, with greater emphasis on public access, family-oriented facilities and security arrangements.

Rawalpindi : ReNews Pakistan
The Rawalpindi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has approved the rehabilitation of nine major roads across the city under a Rs 1.6 billion development package, assigning execution to the Communication and Works Department due to the civic body’s limited capacity to undertake the projects itself.
Under the arrangement, the RMC will provide the required funds, while the Communication and Works Department will execute the rehabilitation works within the corporation’s jurisdiction.
The Divisional Development Working Party (DDWP) has directed the department to commence work at the earliest and complete all nine projects by December 31, 2026.
The rehabilitation package includes Khyaban e Sir Syed Road, Bokra Road, 5th Road, Rawal Road from Ali Nawaz Chowk to Murree Road, Chandani Chowk Commercial Market Road, Railway Workshop Road, China Market-Gordon College Road, Satellite Town 4th B Road and Band Khana Road.
The road schemes range from approximately 0.8 to 2.4 kilometres in length. Individual project costs are estimated between around Rs115 million and Rs248 million, depending on the scope and length of each road.
A senior district administration official said the divisional administration had assigned the projects to the Communication and Works Department to accelerate the rehabilitation of important road links and improve the condition of major routes across Rawalpindi.
The move is expected to support road connectivity and improve traffic movement on several heavily used corridors of the garrison city, particularly routes connecting commercial areas, residential neighbourhoods and major public facilities.
Meanwhile, three additional road projects proposed by the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) and the District Council have also been assigned to the Communication and Works Department.
These schemes include the reconstruction of Chaudhry Bostan Khan Road from Chaklala Scheme-III to the Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench, Chakri Road, and the road leading towards Falcon Chowk along the Islamabad Expressway.
According to the district administration official, the three additional projects have been submitted to the Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) for approval.
Once the schemes receive the required approval, the Communication and Works Department will undertake their execution, while the respective civic bodies will provide the funds.
The road rehabilitation programme forms part of efforts to upgrade Rawalpindi’s urban road infrastructure and address the deteriorating condition of key routes through coordinated implementation by the city’s development and municipal authorities.

Lahore : ReNews Pakistan
Park View City Lahore has unveiled a new entrance and access point as part of efforts to improve connectivity to the housing project and support its growing residential and commercial activity.
The new entrance was launched during the developer’s two-day Open House held on September 19 and 20, 2026, where visitors were given an opportunity to explore residential and commercial property options within the project.
According to the developer, the new access point is intended to improve connectivity for residents, visitors and future commercial traffic, while strengthening access to different parts of the development.
The launch comes as Park View City continues to promote its residential and commercial inventory in Lahore’s property market. The developer described the new entrance as an important addition to the project’s access infrastructure and highlighted its potential to support future activity within the development.
The September Open House brought together prospective buyers, investors and families interested in residential and commercial opportunities at Park View City Lahore.
During the event, visitors were able to engage with sales representatives and review available property options, while the developer promoted exclusive Open House discounts for visitors.
However, specific discount percentages, cash values and details of eligible residential or commercial inventory were not publicly disclosed in the available announcement.
The developer’s recent updates also highlighted the new entrance as a key feature of the Open House, linking the access improvement with the project’s broader investment and development prospects.
Connectivity Positioned as Development Driver
Improved access is an important factor for residential communities and commercial developments, particularly where increasing population, business activity and property transactions require efficient movement of residents, visitors and commercial traffic.
Park View City Lahore is located on Multan Road near Thokar Niaz Baig, and the developer describes the project as offering access through major routes including Multan Road, Canal Road and the Lahore Ring Road/Motorway network.
The newly announced entrance is therefore being positioned as part of the project's wider connectivity and development strategy.
The latest announcement, however, does not provide a detailed route map, quantified reduction in travel time or a formal traffic opening notification. Buyers and investors may therefore need to verify the exact approach, operational status and accessibility of the new entrance on the ground before making property decisions.
The development adds another infrastructure feature to Park View City Lahore as the project continues to market residential and commercial opportunities in Lahore’s competitive real estate sector.