Punjab Province

Lahore : ReNews Pakistan
On the directives of LDA Director General Tahir Farooq, the Lahore Development Authority’s (LDA) Town Planning Wing has intensified its crackdown on illegal commercial buildings and properties with outstanding commercial fees.

LDA teams conducted operations across various areas of the city and LDA-controlled zones, demolishing multiple illegal structures and sealing a total of 20 properties in Gulberg and Mustafa Town.

According to LDA officials, the operations were carried out in Ferozepur Road, Gulberg and Mustafa Town. Several illegal structures were demolished along Ferozepur Road, while 20 properties—10 in Gulberg and 10 in Mustafa Town—were sealed as part of a recovery operation targeting outstanding commercial fees.

The sealed properties include private schools, beauty salons, food outlets, auto workshops, clinics, laboratories, shops, showrooms and offices, among other commercial establishments.

The operation was conducted under the supervision of Chief Town Planner-I Asad-uz-Zaman and Chief Town Planner-II Azhar Ali. LDA officials said action against illegal commercial buildings and properties defaulting on commercial fees would continue without discrimination.

The LDA administration said enforcement against properties violating commercial regulations and approved building plans would continue as part of efforts to bring commercial activities across the city within the regulatory framework.

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
DHA Lahore has announced the opening of possession for plots in four sectors of Phase 9 Prism, namely Sectors B, C, N and P, marking an important step towards residential construction and development activity in these areas.

A possession opening ceremony was held for Sectors C, N and P of DHA Phase 9 Prism, where possession for the three blocks was formally announced.

Possession for Sector B has been deferred for the time being, while it is expected to be opened next month. Following this, possession is expected to be opened across all blocks of Phase 9 Prism.

Several important announcements regarding the future development of Phase 9 Prism were also made during the ceremony. These include the launch of a major food chain soon, progress on an agreement for a golf course, commencement of work on a theme park, further strengthening of the security system, and the start of development work on a central mosque and several parks this year. The launch of several high rise buildings and commercial projects is also expected next year.

Chaudhry Touqeer Asif, Director Information of the DHA Estate Agents Association, said on the occasion that completion of these projects is expected to further accelerate development, construction and commercial activities in Phase 9 Prism, which could also have a positive impact on the area’s real estate market in the future.

He said the development would bring these parts of DHA Phase 9 Prism closer to becoming active residential areas. However, opening of possession does not automatically mean that construction can immediately begin on every plot, as individual owners will still be required to fulfil all possession related requirements.

He said eligible plot owners would be able to complete the necessary documentation and proceed with obtaining physical possession of their properties. However, construction would remain subject to DHA Lahore’s established rules and regulations.

These requirements include clearance of the member’s account, payment of possession charges and other applicable dues, demarcation of the plot, approval of building plans and compliance with building control regulations.

DHA Lahore has so far not issued a detailed list of all plot numbers covered by possession in the four sectors or a comprehensive possession schedule. Individual eligibility for possession may depend on factors including the specific location of the plot, infrastructure readiness in the relevant area and the status of the member’s account.

Faisalabad | ReNews Pakistan
The Faisalabad district administration has planned to construct a monument dedicated to Bhagat Singh as part of a broader urban beautification initiative aimed at preserving the city’s historical heritage and improving public spaces.
Deputy Commissioner Nouman Siddique, while briefing the media on ongoing development projects, described Bhagat Singh as a common freedom fighter of the pre and post Partition era. He said the proposed monument would form part of efforts to highlight Faisalabad’s historical identity while enhancing the city’s public environment.
The administration is also planning to develop walking tracks along both sides of the Rakh Branch Canal to provide residents with better access to open spaces and encourage walking and other healthy outdoor activities.
According to the district administration, similar walking tracks are planned for Jaranwala, while Samundri already has a walking track facility.
The administration is working through union councils to identify suitable locations for eight new parks, particularly sites with available land and access to canals.
Meanwhile, the Parks and Horticulture Authority has identified several existing parks that are in poor condition and require priority maintenance. Authorities are also coordinating with the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) and the Planning and Development Department to restore another local park.
The site is expected to be cleared after September 30, after which restoration and rehabilitation work will begin.
The district administration has also set timelines for several infrastructure and traffic management projects. Development work in Jhang Bazaar and Aminpur Bazaar is expected to be completed by the end of November.
In addition, five parking plazas are planned across the city, with the projects expected to be completed within seven to eight months. The administration says the parking facilities are intended to help address growing parking pressure and improve traffic flow in major commercial areas.
A proposed parking plaza at Chiniot Bazaar has remained pending since 2015. According to the deputy commissioner, the administration is currently working to resolve objections raised at the Lahore office and has also explored a public private partnership model to reduce the financial burden on the government.
The package of projects combines heritage preservation, recreational facilities, park rehabilitation, commercial-area improvements and parking infrastructure as the district administration moves to upgrade Faisalabad’s urban landscape.