Punjab Province

Murree: ReNews Pakistan
A decision has been made to launch a new mono glass train service from Islamabad’s Lake View Park to Murree, with Chattar Park and Ghora Gali designated as key stations. A proposal to connect the project with Islamabad Airport is also under consideration for the future.
The 64-kilometre journey, which currently takes one and a half to two hours, will be reduced to just 40 minutes. According to sources, the Government of Punjab has shortlisted three companies participating in the tender and has requested financial bids from them. The final tender is expected to be awarded to a suitable company by June.
The project is being viewed as a major step toward strengthening the connection between people and the mountainous region. The train will operate from Lake View Park to Murree Bus Stand, with stops at Chattar Park and Ghora Gali. It has also been learned that plans are under consideration to link the Islamabad-Murree mono glass train with Islamabad Airport in the future.

Lahore : ReNews Pakistan
A widow and school teacher has appealed to authorities for a proper investigation after officials from the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) demolished her house in LDA Avenue 1, Lahore, claiming that she had illegally constructed shops on a residential property.
The woman said the house plan had been officially approved and denied for misusing the property for commercial purposes.
She alleged that LDA officials demolished the house without prior notice or proof of any violation.
According to the widow, she purchased the plot in 2002, and the building map for the house was approved by the authorities.
She insisted that the property was used strictly for residential purposes and requested a fair inquiry into the matter.
She said the demolition has left her without a home and urged the authorities to investigate whether the action was justified.
LDA Orders Inquiry Following the incident, the Director General of LDA has ordered a proper investigation into the demolition to determine whether procedures were followed correctly.
Officials say the inquiry will examine the approval documents and the circumstances surrounding the operation.
LDA spokesperson said the house map had been approved, but authorities found shops being constructed on the residential property, which violated planning regulations.
He stated that the illegally constructed shops were demolished during the operation, adding that the action was taken in accordance with regulations
The widow has urged authorities to ensure a transparent and impartial investigation, saying she wants the truth to emerge and justice to be served.
Officials say the inquiry will clarify whether the demolition was lawful or if procedural lapses occurred.

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Lahore has arrested a deputy secretary of the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) in connection with a Rs170 million corruption case involving alleged bribery and misuse of authority.
According to FIA officials, Muhammad Akram, a deputy secretary at the ETPB, is accused of receiving Rs170 million from a citizen to facilitate the lease of around 200 ETPB-owned plots in DHA Phase-VI through an auction process.
Investigators further allege that the accused acquired significant assets beyond his known sources of income, including a 751-square-yard residential plot in Lahore Cantt, a house on Tufail Road, a luxury vehicle, and additional cash payments received as bribes.
The FIA stated that fraudulent documentation, including fake sale agreements and third-party transactions, was used to conceal the alleged corruption. The inquiry reportedly found substantial evidence of bribery, abuse of official authority, and inconsistencies in the suspect’s financial disclosures.
A case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947, along with relevant sections of the Pakistan Penal Code. Authorities say investigations are ongoing to identify the involvement of other ETPB officials and private individuals in the case.