Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved round-the-clock commercial activity across the province during the holy month of Ramadan, allowing markets, commercial outlets, bakeries, hotels, and retail establishments to remain operational 24 hours a day. The decision is aimed at facilitating consumers and sustaining uninterrupted economic activity in major urban centres.
Officials stated that the government will also provide financial assistance to eligible households, with combined support from federal and provincial programmes reaching up to Rs23,000 per family. The assistance is intended to help low-income segments manage increased household expenses during Ramadan.
Authorities noted that extended operating hours are expected to enhance the functional capacity of established commercial districts, increase footfall, and improve the overall economic performance of mixed-use urban zones. Continuous activity is also likely to strengthen investor confidence in established retail corridors and support the sustained utilization of commercial infrastructure.
Economic observers said the policy could contribute to higher transaction volumes, greater occupancy and activity levels in key business districts, and improved momentum in urban economic centres, reinforcing their role as primary hubs of commercial and economic engagement during the peak seasonal period.

Lahore: Husnain Aulakh, Special Correspondent | ReNews Pakistan
Punjab Secretary Housing Noor-ul-Amin Mengal, visited Jhang to conduct a detailed review of ongoing development projects in the district. During the visit Managing Director WASA Jhang, Sohail Raza, briefed the Secretary on the progress of major infrastructure schemes. The Secretary was informed about the reconstruction of five disposal stations, ongoing work on a 157 kilometre sewerage network and the development of a 4 kilometre rainwater drainage system.
He directed the concerned authorities to ensure the timely completion of all schemes and emphasized that streets and roads should be developed in a dust free and aesthetically pleasing manner. Noor-ul-Amin Mengal also instructed officials to ensure the use of high quality construction materials and to strictly implement safety measures for workers and residents at construction sites. Speaking on the occasion, he stated that he is personally visiting development projects across the province on the directions of the Chief Minister of Punjab.
He further noted that large scale sewerage rehabilitation projects have been introduced in districts across Punjab to improve urban infrastructure. Deputy Commissioner Jhang, Ali Akbar Bhinder, accompanied the Secretary during the visit.

Husnain Aulakh, Special Correspondent | ReNews Pakistan
Following the special directives of the Chief Minister of Punjab, PHA Lahore has officially commenced citywide decoration and beautification activities in preparation for the holy month of Ramadan. Liberty Chowk and other prominent city locations are being enhanced with special lighting and Ramadan-themed Islamic-style monuments, which aim to not only beautify the city but also create a dignified and spiritual ambiance in celebration of Ramadan.
On this occasion, MD PHA Raja Mansoor Ahmed stated that in line with the Chief Minister’s vision, the city is being made cleaner, greener, and more beautiful, while special arrangements are being ensured for religious and cultural occasions. He directed the relevant officers to complete all decoration and lighting arrangements on time and with high quality, so that the city of Lahore shines in a spiritual, dignified, and visually stunning manner at the start of Ramadan.PHA Lahore is utilizing all available resources to provide citizens with the best facilities while enhancing the overall beauty of the city.