Lahore Division

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
Punjab’s grand Eid cleanliness operation continued on the second day of Eid ul Azha, setting new standards of sanitation across the province. In the first two days of Eid, a total of 222,000 tons of waste was collected across Punjab.
According to official figures, Suthra Punjab vehicles covered 3.228 million kilometres across the province during the first two days. The cleanliness operation continued in full swing on the second day of Eid, during which more than 112,000 tons of offal and animal remains were disposed of.
In 41 districts of Punjab, offal and animal waste were collected and transported to designated waste points on the second day of Eid as well. Roads, markets and streets in different cities were washed with phenyl, while rose water was also sprayed to freshen the environment.
According to the data, Suthra Punjab vehicles covered more than 1.346 million kilometres on the second day of Eid, while roads stretching over 1,054 kilometres were washed across the province.
On the instructions of the Punjab Chief Minister, commissioners, deputy commissioners and assistant commissioners remained present in the field and monitored the cleanliness operation. Offal and waste identified through Safe City Authority cameras and drone cameras were immediately removed and disposed of.
Officials said complaints related to cleanliness and the presence of animal waste were addressed promptly in every district of Punjab. Streets and roads in Mandi Bahauddin, Mianwali, Nankana Sahib, Okara, Rahim Yar Khan and Sargodha appeared visibly clean.
In Sialkot, Kasur, Pakpattan, Murree and Vehari, roads were washed with phenyl and sprayed with rose water. Cleaning of streets, neighbourhoods and sacrifice sites was also completed in Wazirabad, Rajanpur, Multan, Attock, Bahawalpur and Bahawalnagar.
New cleanliness records were also set in Bhakkar, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Gujranwala and Chakwal on Eid ul Azha. In Narowal, Jhelum, Jhang, Khushab, Dera Ghazi Khan, Hafizabad and Gujrat, the hard work of Suthra Punjab workers helped keep the cleanliness operation running effectively.

Lahore: [ReNews Pakistan]
The Lahore Development Authority has intensified action against illegal commercial buildings and commercial fee defaulters. On the instructions of LDA Director General Tahir Farooq, the LDA Town Planning Wing launched a major operation in different areas under LDA control and sealed a total of 62 properties.
LDA teams carried out operations in Gulberg, Gulshan Ravi, Canal Road and Allama Iqbal Town. According to officials, 19 properties were sealed in Gulberg over illegal commercial use and non-payment of commercial fees, while action was taken against 23 properties in Gulshan Ravi and on Canal Road.
Similarly, during the recovery operation, 20 properties were also sealed in Allama Iqbal Town. According to the LDA, the action was taken against buildings that were either being used illegally for commercial purposes or had outstanding commercial fees payable.
The sealed properties include private schools, restaurants, food points, beauty salons, clinics, grocery stores, bakeries, pharmacies, auto workshops, shops, offices and other commercial units.
The operation was conducted under the supervision of Chief Town Planner One Asaduz Zaman. DG LDA Tahir Farooq said that indiscriminate action against illegal commercial buildings and commercial fee defaulters would continue. He made it clear that strict action would be taken against properties violating regulations in areas controlled by the LDA.

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
The National Accountability Bureau has decided to introduce an Online Property Information System to prevent fraud, illegal sales and deception of citizens in private housing societies.
According to sources, NAB has sought approved layout plans of housing societies across Punjab, while all relevant development authorities have been directed to provide approved records so they can be made part of the new online system.
In a letter sent by NAB to the Secretary of the Punjab Housing Department, it has been stated that the SOPs, approved layout plans and relevant official records of housing societies will be linked with the NAB portal. The purpose of this initiative is to inform citizens about the legal status of any housing society before they invest or purchase a plot.
Sources said that through the new Online Property Information System, people will be able to access approved maps, layout plans and legal status details of housing societies established in different districts across the province. The system will help protect citizens from investing in unapproved or disputed housing projects.
Officials said complaints related to private housing societies have become a serious issue. These complaints include the sale of illegal files, booking of plots beyond the approved area, non provision of basic facilities and delays in projects after collecting money from citizens.
According to NAB, the implementation of the online system will promote transparency in the housing sector, while citizens will be able to easily access verified information about any society. The initiative will not only improve public confidence but also help make action against illegal housing societies and elements involved in fraud more effective.