Punjab Province

Kasur: Sadaf Arshad District Coordinator | ReNews Pakistan
A special consultative meeting was held to review infrastructure improvement and development plans for educational institutions across District Kasur, with a focus on reducing disparities between rural and urban schools. Discussions centered on school renovation, budget allocation, and development priorities aimed at ensuring balanced educational growth throughout the district.
During the meeting, key aspects of the School Administration Plan and School Improvement Plan were reviewed, under which a phased strategy has been developed to upgrade infrastructure in schools located in both urban and rural areas.
Officials stated that the initiative aims to improve basic facilities, strengthen school buildings, and provide students across all regions with a more supportive and quality learning environment.
The administration emphasized that equal access to educational resources remains essential for long-term district development and public welfare. Citizens have welcomed the initiative, expressing hope that it will help bridge the infrastructure gap between rural and urban educational institutions.

Rawalpindi | ReNews Pakistan
The Rawalpindi Bench of the Lahore High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging a housing project in Murree, ruling that the plea was not maintainable under Article 199 of the Constitution.
Justice Jawad Hassan announced the reserved verdict on a petition filed by Syed Nauman Shah, who had sought to halt the project on environmental grounds, alleging violations of ecological safeguards, non compliance with Supreme Court directives, and illegal use of forest and communal land.
The petitioner argued that the housing scheme 'Commoners Sky Garden', located in Mauza Mangal and Kathar, was being developed without mandatory environmental approvals and in violation of earlier Supreme Court restrictions. He also raised concerns over deforestation and encroachment that he said could damage the fragile ecosystem of the Murree region.
In response, the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) and other respondents maintained that all necessary approvals and no objection certificates had been obtained from relevant bodies, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA). They further informed the court that the matter was already under consideration before a special implementation bench of the Supreme Court.
In its detailed judgment, the court observed that the petitioner had not approached the relevant forums at the appropriate stage and could not invoke constitutional jurisdiction at a belated stage involving disputed facts. It also noted that a large number of allottees had already acquired vested rights and that the project had reached an advanced stage after significant investment, making judicial interference potentially disruptive.
The court further held that enforcement of Supreme Court judgments falls within the jurisdiction of the apex court itself, particularly where a dedicated implementation bench is already seized of the matter. Allowing parallel proceedings before the High Court, it added, would lead to unnecessary litigation and undermine the constitutional framework.
The petition was also found to contain vague and multiple prayers, which the court ruled are not permissible under Article 199(1 A), introduced through the 26th Constitutional Amendment.
Dismissing the petition, the court allowed the petitioner to pursue remedies before the appropriate legal forum.

Pattoki: [Sadaf Arshad District Coordinator ReNews Pakistan]
The land selection process is currently underway for the construction of a disposal station in Phoolnagar aimed at providing a long-term solution to drainage and sewerage issues in the area and surrounding localities. Various sites are being reviewed to identify the most suitable location for the project.
Authorities are focusing on selecting land where construction of the disposal station can effectively address water disposal challenges and improve urban drainage infrastructure.
Officials stated that improving sewerage and drainage systems in Phoolnagar and nearby areas remains a priority, while technical and land suitability factors are being carefully considered during the site selection process.
Residents have expressed hope that the project will help reduce water accumulation and sewerage problems, particularly during the rainy season, and improve overall civic infrastructure.