Punjab Province

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has introduced a new digital enforcement and inspection system for properties across Lahore, aimed at improving transparency, accountability and traceability in action against illegal construction, unauthorized commercial activity, land-use violations and non payment of property dues.
The revised Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), effective from September 8, require enforcement proceedings to be managed through a digital file-management system. Notices issued to property owners will carry QR codes, while officials will be required to upload geo-tagged photographs and relevant supporting documents.
The new system is designed to create a digital audit trail for enforcement actions, including the issuance of notices, sealing of properties and demolition proceedings, reducing reliance on conventional paper based records and making individual cases easier to track and verify.
Under the revised framework, enforcement cases have been divided into three major categories: illegal construction, unauthorized change or use of buildings, and non-payment of property dues.
Before taking enforcement action, LDA officials will be required to conduct a detailed review of the relevant property record. This will include approved and unapproved building plans, commercialization status, existing court stays, previous exemptions or regularization, outstanding dues and fines, revenue records and available digital information relating to the property and site.
The revised procedures also establish specific response periods for property owners, providing them an opportunity to address violations before further action is taken.
Owners facing allegations of unauthorized commercial use will be given 15 days to rectify the violation, while cases involving illegal construction will have a shorter five day response period before enforcement proceedings can move forward.
The digital framework is expected to strengthen oversight of property enforcement by ensuring that actions taken by field teams are supported by documented evidence and can be reviewed through the authority's digital record.
The initiative comes as the LDA continues to intensify action against unauthorized construction and commercial activities across Lahore. By linking enforcement notices with QR codes and geo tagged evidence, the authority aims to improve monitoring of cases while providing a clearer record of the basis on which enforcement decisions are made.
The new system could also provide property owners with greater clarity regarding the status of enforcement proceedings and the violations identified against their properties, while helping the authority maintain a more organized and transparent enforcement process.

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (CBD Punjab) is set to auction two prime high-rise commercial development plots in Lahore’s CBD Quaid District on September 10, 2026, as part of its efforts to promote vertical development and attract investment to the city’s major commercial hub.
The plots, identified as 2B-25 and 2B-26, measure 13 Kanals and 11.11 Kanals, respectively. CBD Punjab has fixed a reserve price of Rs300 million per Kanal, inclusive of development charges.
At the announced reserve price, the 13-Kanal plot carries a base valuation of approximately Rs3.9 billion, while the 11.11-Kanal site has a reserve valuation of around Rs 3.33 billion. The final prices may increase depending on the bids received during the auction.
According to the auction terms, interested bidders must submit Rs20 million as earnest money to participate. The payment plan requires a 20% down payment, while the remaining amount can be paid over a period of one year.
CBD Punjab has also offered a 10% discount to successful bidders who choose to make full payment upfront.
Both sites have a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 1:12, allowing substantial vertical construction and making the plots suitable for high-rise commercial projects.
Located in the CBD Quaid District in Gulberg, the plots are positioned within one of Lahore’s key emerging commercial and business zones. The auction is aimed primarily at developers and institutional investors seeking opportunities in a planned high-density commercial district.
The deadline for submission of applications is September 8, while the auction will be conducted on September 10, 2026.
The auction is expected to generate significant investor interest given the location, development potential and high density construction capacity of the two commercial sites.

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the establishment of special Road Maintenance Squads in every district of the province, assigning them responsibility for daily inspection, repair, cleanliness and timely rectification of damaged roads. The chief minister ordered the development of a permanent and effective maintenance mechanism to ensure that minor road defects are addressed before turning into major problems.
Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed that cat’s eyes be installed on designated urban roads and that thermoplastic road markings be used to ensure greater durability and improve the overall appearance of roads. She stressed that all road safety measures must comply with approved technical standards, while proper road markings, lane markings, traffic signs and directional signs must be installed and regularly maintained.
The directives were issued during a special video-link meeting chaired by the chief minister to review ongoing development projects across the province, the condition of roads, beautification of entry and exit points and the provision of public facilities.
Maryam Nawaz instructed commissioners and deputy commissioners to effectively monitor development projects in their respective districts. She said every district should have a monitoring system covering the scope, timelines, quality, expenditures and physical progress of ongoing projects.
The chief minister also issued detailed directions regarding the entry points of cities and tehsils. She ordered that conventional concrete gateways should not be constructed at city or tehsil entrances. Instead, she directed that the name of each city be prominently displayed on a landscaped green plot at its entrance.
For district entry points, modern designs should be adopted, with the entryways of Chinese cities serving as a reference, she said. At tehsil entrances, the approved design concept should be followed, while necessary modifications could be made according to the local context and identity of each area.
The chief minister further directed that attractive and functional median designs and landscaping be introduced at the entry and exit points of all districts. She also ordered that unnecessary concrete structures and planters in the middle of roads be avoided where they could obstruct traffic flow or public facilities.
Maryam Nawaz directed that electricity poles along designated roads be properly illuminated or aesthetically decorated. She said lighting installations should be energy efficient, durable, safe and easy to maintain.
Regarding footpaths, the chief minister directed that they should be visually appealing and designed with harmonious colours and modern aesthetics, while ensuring durability and pedestrian safety.
The meeting also focused on the planning and management of food streets and vegetable markets. Maryam Nawaz directed that food streets be planned as designated and separate commercial areas, equipped with appropriate infrastructure, cleanliness arrangements, parking, smooth traffic flow and effective waste management systems.
She ordered that all vegetable markets across Punjab provide easy access, cleanliness, proper traffic management and organized commercial activity for citizens and traders.
Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed that all development projects be completed strictly in accordance with approved designs, specified materials and relevant technical standards. She emphasized that there would be no compromise on transparency and quality in ongoing projects across the province.
The chief minister also instructed the relevant authorities to ensure effective monitoring of project timelines, construction quality, expenditures and physical progress to ensure timely and high-quality completion of development schemes.