Punjab Province

Lahore: [ReNews Pakistan]
The Lahore Development Authority has allotted plot numbers to successful applicants under its easy installment programme following the completion of the fifth computerized balloting process.
According to the LDA, the initiative is part of an ongoing programme launched on the instructions of Director General Tahir Farooq to provide residential and commercial plots to citizens through affordable payment plans.
Successful applicants from the balloting held on May 18 were allotted plot numbers in Johar Town, LDA City, Allama Iqbal Town and LDA Enclave.
The plots included four marla commercial plots in the Business Bay Block of LDA City, commercial plots ranging from two to 5.2 marlas in Blocks M, N and F One of Johar Town, 3.11 marla commercial plots in the Fruit and Vegetable Market of Allama Iqbal Town, 3.5 marla residential plots in Johar Town Block R One and three marla residential plots in Block D of LDA Enclave.
The computerized balloting was conducted by the Punjab Information Technology Board through a pseudocode based system. The LDA said the process was designed to ensure transparency, fairness and equal opportunity for all applicants.
Director General LDA Tahir Farooq congratulated the successful applicants and said the authority was continuing to offer additional plots in its housing schemes through three year installment plans.
He said the initiative was intended to enable more citizens to acquire plots for residential and commercial purposes through an affordable and structured payment mechanism.
Successful applicants can check their allotted plot numbers through the official LDA website.
The computerized balloting ceremony was held at the LDA Sports Complex in Johar Town and was attended by a large number of citizens.
The Chief Information Technology Officer, Director Auction, Directors Housing, Director Town Planning and other senior LDA officials were also present at the event.

Rawalpindi: [ReNews Pakistan]
The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has intensified its enforcement campaign against illegal construction by sealing 11 buildings, including a multi storey structure, during a major operation conducted across various housing schemes in the city.
According to an RDA spokesperson, the operation was carried out under the directions of the competent authority as part of the authority’s continuing efforts to curb unauthorized construction and ensure compliance with approved building plans and development regulations.
The enforcement team sealed eight illegally constructed residential buildings and two commercial buildings found to be in violation of planning and construction laws. In addition, a multi storey building was sealed after officials determined that it had deviated from its approved building plan and breached other applicable building regulations.
The action was taken under the provisions of the Punjab Development of Cities Act, 1976, the Rawalpindi Development Authority Building and Zoning Regulations, and other relevant urban planning laws governing construction and land development.
The operation was supervised by Deputy Director Planning Muhammad Daud, accompanied by Building Inspector Shafiqur Rahman and members of the RDA Enforcement Squad. Officials inspected multiple sites before taking action against buildings found to be non compliant with the approved development framework.
The RDA said the campaign forms part of its broader strategy to discourage illegal construction, strengthen urban planning standards and prevent unregulated development that could compromise public safety and infrastructure.
The authority emphasized that unauthorized buildings not only violate planning regulations but also create long term challenges for civic infrastructure, traffic management and public services. Officials noted that strict enforcement is essential to maintaining orderly urban growth and preserving the integrity of approved housing schemes.
The spokesperson further stated that the ongoing crackdown is intended to protect the interests of genuine property owners, homebuyers and investors by ensuring that construction activities comply with legal requirements and approved development plans.
Reaffirming the authority’s commitment to transparent enforcement, the spokesperson said the RDA would continue taking legal action against unauthorized construction without discrimination and warned developers and property owners against undertaking any building activity without obtaining the required approvals from the relevant authorities.

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
The Punjab Safe Cities Authority has decided to expand its panic button project to further strengthen security arrangements for Chinese nationals living and working across the province.
Under the initiative, a modern emergency alert system will be installed at Chinese residential compounds, accommodation facilities and project sites, enabling occupants to immediately notify the relevant authorities in the event of a security threat or other emergency.
Officials said pressing the panic button would instantly transmit an emergency alert to the concerned law enforcement agencies, helping improve inter agency coordination and reduce response times during critical incidents.
As part of the expansion, the Special Protection Unit, which is responsible for providing security to Chinese nationals, will also be equipped with panic button technology to enhance its operational capacity and emergency response capabilities.
In the first phase, QR code enabled panic buttons will be installed at more than 200 Chinese linked residential and project locations across Lahore.
Authorities said the technology would enable security agencies to respond more quickly and effectively to emergencies while further strengthening protection measures for Chinese citizens and strategically important project sites.
The Punjab Safe Cities Authority said work was also underway to further upgrade the emergency alert system as part of broader efforts to improve security arrangements for Chinese nationals residing in the province.