Punjab Province

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.

Lahore : ReNews Pakistan
Director General Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Tahir Farooq visited various points along Ferozepur Road and inspected ongoing beautification, revamping, repair and rehabilitation works at the Abdul Sattar Edhi Underpass and Gajjumata Stop.
LDA Chief Engineer Israr Saeed, the project director and director of architecture briefed the DG on the progress of ongoing projects and the proposed designs for development works at different locations.
Tahir Farooq said the LDA was carrying out phased development and beautification works under an urban regeneration initiative covering around 15 kilometres on both sides of Ferozepur Road. The project envisages the gradual upgrading of the corridor from Canal Bank Road to the Ring Road.
He said the revamping plan would include road repair, rehabilitation and patchwork, along with improvements to urban facilities and road infrastructure. Footpaths and parking areas would be developed along the road, while seating spaces would also be created to improve public convenience.
The DG said the façades of commercial and other properties along Ferozepur Road would be improved, while signage would be upgraded to create a more organised and visually coherent corridor.
He further directed officials to utilise available spaces beneath flyovers and bridges by developing organised parking and seating areas. Encroachments, hanging wires and illegal signage would also be removed from different sections of the road.
During the visit, Tahir Farooq inspected the pilot revamping project underway at Gajjumata Stop and reviewed the pace and quality of work. He directed officials to ensure that development activities remain focused on public convenience, smooth traffic flow and improved urban aesthetics.
The LDA chief also directed officials to undertake traffic remodelling and improve parking arrangements outside hospitals along Ferozepur Road to address congestion and facilitate the movement of motorists and pedestrians.
He reviewed proposed designs for development works at various points along the corridor and directed officials to finalise the plans in line with practical requirements and ground realities.
According to LDA officials, the proposed urban regeneration of Ferozepur Road is aimed at improving road infrastructure, pedestrian facilities, parking, landscaping and the external appearance of commercial properties, while also addressing encroachments and unregulated signage along the major corridor.