Lahore Division

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
Lahore is set to receive a new five star plus hotel built to international standards as part of a fresh wave of high end commercial and urban development projects approved by the Central Business District Punjab.
The latest approvals are part of CBD Punjab’s broader strategy to expand premium real estate, strengthen commercial infrastructure and position Lahore as a modern destination for business, tourism and investment.
Among the major approved projects is The Regalia, a luxury residential development planned for the CBD Quaid District. The project will be constructed on a 7.1-kanal plot and is expected to emerge as one of Lahore’s flagship high end residential schemes.
In addition to the residential project, authorities have also planned a large mixed-use complex spread over 41 kanals. The development is aimed at promoting tourism, attracting commercial investment and creating new business opportunities in the provincial capital.
CBD Punjab has also invited bids for new commercial ventures, including the auction of plots for petrol stations in NSIT City. Officials said the proposed sites will not be limited to fuel-related services, as international food chains, retail outlets and other commercial facilities are also planned as part of the wider development concept.
According to the CEO of CBD Punjab, the newly approved projects are expected to support economic activity, attract investment and generate thousands of employment opportunities. Officials believe the developments will further strengthen Lahore’s growing portfolio of premium urban infrastructure.
The latest approvals reflect CBD Punjab’s continued focus on high-value real estate, mixed-use development and modern commercial planning. Authorities say the projects will help enhance Lahore’s urban profile and contribute to the city’s transformation into a more competitive business and tourism hub.

Lahore: [ReNews Pakistan]
Director General of the Lahore Development Authority, Tahir Farooq, visited the Railway Station and Misri Shah areas, where he conducted a detailed review of ongoing development and beautification works under the Urban Regeneration Project.
During the visit, the DG LDA inspected the ongoing work at the Railway Station parking area and directed the relevant authorities to complete the development work there at the earliest. He also reviewed the seating areas, greenery, and civic facilities being developed in the parking area.
Tahir Farooq also inspected the beautification of the railway wall and the ongoing beautification work beneath the flyover. On this occasion, he directed that all beautification-related works be completed within the stipulated timeframe while maintaining quality standards, so that citizens can be provided with a better, more organized, and visually improved urban environment.
The DG LDA also visited Misri Shah, where he reviewed the ongoing urban regeneration works on Kacha Rahim Road, Aziz Road, and surrounding areas. LDA Chief Engineer Israr Saeed and the Project Director briefed the DG LDA on the progress, design, construction of footpaths, façade upgrades, and other development matters.
During the briefing, it was stated that development works around Misri Shah are also being carried out on the pattern of the Railway Station project. These works include façade upgrades of properties, improvement of footpaths, civic facilities along roads, and the overall beautification of the area.
DG LDA Tahir Farooq said various works are being carried out around Misri Shah under the Urban Regeneration initiative. He said the objective is to improve older urban areas in line with modern requirements, create convenience for pedestrians, and give Lahore’s important locations a more organized and attractive appearance.
He directed the relevant officers and contractors to ensure quality, pace, and durability in all development works. He said improvement of civic facilities in busy areas such as the Railway Station and Misri Shah would not only ease traffic and pedestrian movement but also enhance the overall beauty of the city.
Contractors, LDA officials, and NESPAK officers were also present on the occasion.

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
The Lahore High Court has ruled that all property-related cases involving overseas Pakistanis will be heard by special courts, expanding the scope of these forums beyond disputes limited to possession and ownership.
In a significant judgment, the court set aside objections previously raised by special courts over hearing such matters and clarified that their jurisdiction extends to all cases linked to the property of overseas Pakistanis.
According to the ruling, special courts are not restricted to deciding cases involving possession or title alone. The court observed that matters related to inheritance, mutation, power of attorney, and both movable and immovable property also fall within the jurisdiction of special courts established to protect the rights of overseas Pakistanis.
The court stated that the purpose of the Overseas Property Act is to safeguard the properties of overseas Pakistanis, and all cases covered under the law must be heard by the dedicated special courts.
The judgment further noted that both civil courts and special courts had wrongly interpreted the law by transferring only limited categories of overseas property disputes. This, the court said, had created unnecessary confusion and delays for litigants.
The high court observed that such cases should not become a “legal ping-pong” between civil courts and special courts because of flawed interpretation of the law. The court also ruled that if even one of the parties in a dispute is an overseas Pakistani, the case will fall within the jurisdiction of the special court.
It further clarified that cases transferred from civil courts will continue from the same stage rather than being filed afresh, ensuring that overseas Pakistanis do not have to restart legal proceedings.
The Lahore High Court also made it clear that overseas Pakistanis will not be required to refile their cases, as special courts are independent and dedicated forums meant to decide their property disputes.
The court directed all district and sessions judges to ensure implementation of the ruling and ordered the registrar to send copies of the judgment to all district and sessions judges for compliance.