Punjab Province

Chunian: [Sadaf Arshad District Coordinator ReNews Pakistan]
An emergency inspection was carried out at a government owned pond in Talwandi, Chunian, following concerns regarding its condition and maintenance. During the visit, the on-ground situation was reviewed in detail and relevant land records were also examined.
Assistant commissioner Chunian Sidra Sattar expressed dissatisfaction over the current state of the pond and directed the concerned staff to initiate immediate cleanliness and maintenance measures. The move aims to improve sanitation conditions and ensure proper upkeep of public assets.
Officials emphasized that government-owned sites and water bodies should be maintained regularly in the public interest and any negligence in this regard will not be overlooked.
Residents have welcomed the action and expressed hope that timely maintenance of such public spaces will help improve local environmental conditions.

Lahore: [Riaz Hussain ReNews Pakistan]
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has assured that new property rates for DHA will be issued with a reduction of approximately 30 to 35 percent, a move being described as a positive and encouraging development for the real estate sector.
Chaudhry Touqeer Asif, Director Information of the DHA Estate Agents Association Lahore, stated that this step will not only generate a positive trend in the market but is also expected to significantly accelerate property buying and selling activities.
He added that the reduction in rates will help restore the confidence of buyers and investors, leading to increased investment and improved business activity.
Stakeholders in the real estate sector believe that this decision will play a key role in making the market more stable and active, while also contributing to overall business growth.
According to the Director Information, the official implementation of the new rates may take up to one week.

Lahore: [ReNews Pakistan]
According to the Directorate of Public Relations, Lahore Development Authority (LDA), on the instructions of DG LDA Tahir Farooq, the Town Planning Wing has launched a vigorous operation against illegal commercial buildings and properties involved in non-payment of commercial fees. During the operation conducted across various schemes and LDA controlled areas, a total of 122 properties were sealed.
LDA teams carried out operations in several areas including GT Road, Gulshan Ravi, Samanabad, PIA Society, Sabzazar, Gulberg, and New Garden Town. During the action, 37 properties were sealed in GT Road, Gulshan Ravi, and Samanabad; 22 properties in PIA Society; 23 properties in Gulberg and New Garden Town; while 40 properties were sealed in Sabzazar.
The sealed properties included private schools, colleges, academies, bakeries, pharmacies, beauty salons, clinics, grocery stores, auto workshops, electric shops, restaurants, food points, retail shops, offices, and other commercial units.
The operation was conducted under the supervision of Chief Town Planner I Asad uz Zaman and Chief Town Planner-II Azhar Ali. LDA officials stated that indiscriminate actions against illegal commercial use and fee defaulters will continue in the future as well.