Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
The University of Management and Technology and the Lahore Development Authority have agreed to pursue a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening urban development, planning, and research in Lahore.
The agreement followed a meeting between UMT president Ibrahim Hasan Murad and LDA chairman Mian Marghoob Ahmed, during which both sides discussed how academic expertise can be more closely aligned with public sector planning.
According to participants, talks focused on contemporary approaches to urban planning, sustainable infrastructure, and projects linked to public welfare. There was a shared view that the scale and pace of urban growth in Lahore require closer cooperation between universities and development authorities to generate evidence based solutions.
Officials said the partnership would emphasise research led planning, data analysis, and modern urban studies to support more organised and sustainable growth across the city. Future steps are expected to include joint research initiatives, academic programmes, and capacity building efforts.
The meeting also explored ways to translate academic research into practical planning responses for infrastructure improvement and emerging urban needs. Details of the cooperation framework and specific initiatives are expected to be announced in due course.