Punjab Province

Pattoki: [Sadaf Arshad District Coordinator ReNews Pakistan]
A fire broke out in a foam warehouse in pattoki due to a short circuit. The fire could not be controlled in time, causing it to spread and damage nearby shops, resulting in financial losses for local shopkeepers.
According to shopkeepers and residents, the rescue team did not arrive promptly, and firefighting arrangements were inadequate, which allowed the fire to intensify and spread further.
The affected individuals have appealed to the concerned authorities to take notice of the incident, improve emergency response services, and ensure better safety measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

Lahore : Riaz Hussain ReNews Pakistan
Director General Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Tahir Farooq visited the Data Darbar Extension Project and Bhati Chowk Underpass, where he reviewed the pace and quality of ongoing development work in detail.
During the visit, Chief Engineer TEPA Iqrar Hussain and the Project Director briefed the DG LDA on the progress of the projects. They informed that construction activities on both projects are progressing rapidly, and 34% of the Bhati Chowk Underpass has been completed so far, while construction of retaining walls is also moving forward at a fast pace.
The briefing further highlighted that the pedestrian underpass linked with the Data Darbar Extension Project has entered the finishing phase, with completion works being carried out swiftly. Additionally, work on the parking area and plaza of Data Darbar has also been accelerated.
DG LDA Tahir Farooq inspected the finishing works of the pedestrian underpass on site and reviewed all aspects of the project. He directed the concerned authorities to ensure high construction quality and strictly implement safety measures during the execution of work.
Officials from TEPA, NESPAK, and the contractor team were also present on the occasion. Later, the DG LDA also inspected ongoing development works around the Railway Station and expressed satisfaction over the progress.

Lahore: [Riaz Hussain ReNews Pakistan]
On the directions of Director General Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Tahir Farooq, the LDA’s Town Planning Wing carried out a large scale operation against illegal commercial activities, sealing a total of 124 properties across various areas of the city.
According to LDA officials, the operations were conducted in Gulberg, Faisal Town, Canal Road, Samanabad, Gulshan Ravi, Allama Iqbal Town, and Sabzazar, where strict action was taken against illegal commercial use and non payment of commercial fees.
Details reveal that teams sealed 20 properties in Gulberg and Faisal Town over illegal commercial use, while 62 properties were sealed in Canal Road, Samanabad, and Gulshan Ravi due to violations and non payment of commercial fees. Additionally, during a recovery operation, 42 more properties were sealed in Allama Iqbal Town and Sabzazar.
The sealed properties include private schools, bakeries, beauty salons, pharmacies, clinics, grocery stores, auto workshops, electrical stores, restaurants, food outlets, shops, offices, and other commercial establishments.
The operation was carried out under the supervision of Chief Town Planner One, Asad uz Zaman. LDA officials stated that indiscriminate action against illegal commercial buildings and defaulters of commercial fees will continue, ensuring strict enforcement of regulations across the city.