Punjab Province

Lahore: [Riaz Hussain ReNews Pakistan]
The PIAF Group and the DHA Estate Agents Association Lahore have entered into a significant mutual support agreement aimed at promoting cooperation, electoral coordination and shared business interests, including reciprocal support in their respective elections. The agreement is being viewed as an important step towards further strengthening ties between Lahore’s business community and the real estate sector.
The signing ceremony was held on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Lemniscate Club in DHA Phase 8, Lahore. The event was attended by representatives of the PIAF Group, DHA Estate Agents Association Lahore President Zeeshan Butt, other office-bearers of the association, property dealers, leading members of Lahore’s business community, prominent figures from industry and trade, distinguished guests and a large number of media representatives.
Under the agreement, the DHA Estate Agents Association Lahore will extend full electoral support to the PIAF Group in the upcoming elections of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In return, the PIAF Group will provide complete support and cooperation to the DHA Estate Agents Association Lahore in its future elections.
Addressing the ceremony, leaders of both organisations described the agreement as a symbol of mutual trust, organisational harmony and commitment to shared objectives. They said the business community must move forward with unity in the prevailing economic environment so that the concerns of traders, industrialists and real estate professionals can be raised more effectively at relevant forums.
The leaders said the partnership would further strengthen links between the business and real estate sectors. They added that the agreement would not only enhance the representative role of both organisations but would also provide Lahore’s business community with a stronger, more united and effective voice.
They also expressed their commitment to maintaining close cooperation in the future to promote shared interests, support business growth, encourage investment, play an effective role in policymaking and help resolve issues facing the private sector.
The leadership maintained that continued collaboration between the two organisations would contribute to better protection of the interests of Lahore’s business community and improve coordination between traders, industry representatives and real estate professionalse the agreement as an important step towards strengthening unity, effective representation and the protection of shared interests across the business, industrial and real estate sectors
Lahore: Riaz Hussain | ReNews Pakistan
The PIAF Group and the DHA Estate Agents Association Lahore have signed a significant mutual support agreement aimed at promoting cooperation, electoral coordination and shared business interests, including reciprocal support in their respective elections. The agreement is being viewed as an important step towards further strengthening ties between Lahore’s business community and the real estate sector.
The signing ceremony was held on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Lemniscate Club in DHA Phase 8, Lahore. The event was attended by representatives of the PIAF Group, DHA Estate Agents Association Lahore President Zeeshan Butt, other office-bearers of the association, property dealers, leading members of Lahore’s business community, prominent figures from industry and trade, distinguished guests and a large number of media representatives.
Under the agreement, the DHA Estate Agents Association Lahore will extend full electoral support to the PIAF Group in the upcoming elections of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In return, the PIAF Group will provide complete support and cooperation to the DHA Estate Agents Association Lahore in its future elections.
Addressing the ceremony, leaders of both organisations described the agreement as a symbol of mutual trust, organisational harmony and commitment to shared objectives. They said the business community must move forward with unity in the prevailing economic environment so that the concerns of traders, industrialists and real estate professionals can be raised more effectively at relevant forums.
The leaders said the partnership would further strengthen links between the business and real estate sectors. They added that the agreement would not only enhance the representative role of both organisations but would also provide Lahore’s business community with a stronger, more united and effective voice.
They also expressed their commitment to maintaining close cooperation in the future to promote shared interests, support business growth, encourage investment, play an effective role in policymaking and help resolve issues facing the private sector.
The leadership maintained that continued collaboration between the two organisations would contribute to better protection of the interests of Lahore’s business community and improve coordination between traders, industry representatives and real estate professionals.

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
The Punjab government has made significant progress on its Rs 61.12 billion “Model Villages Project”, with the tendering process now completed and 485 villages formally approved for inclusion in the major rural development programme.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has also directed the relevant departments to accelerate implementation and ensure that the project is completed within the stipulated timeframe.
According to government sources, Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has been assigned responsibility for overseeing the timely completion of the project. The chief minister has instructed authorities to complete development work in 40 selected villages on a priority basis during the first phase so that rural communities can begin benefiting from the initiative at the earliest.
Under the project, basic public facilities and rural infrastructure across Punjab will be upgraded in line with modern development standards. The planned works include the provision of clean drinking water, modern drainage systems, wastewater treatment plants, recreational parks for children, streetlights, and the construction and rehabilitation of streets and roads.
Officials said development contracts for 463 of the 485 villages have been successfully finalised. Fresh tenders will be issued for the remaining 22 villages to ensure that the contracts are awarded through a transparent and competitive process.
The Punjab government said the Model Villages Project is a key component of its broader rural development strategy. Around 3.4 million rural residents are expected to benefit from improved infrastructure, a healthier living environment and better access to modern public services.
The initiative is also expected to improve living standards, stimulate local economic activity, create employment opportunities and support sustainable development across rural Punjab.

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
The Punjab government has introduced a major reform in the province’s land administration system by granting formal legal status to the Land Record Extract for the first time.
Under a notification issued by the Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA), the document will now be legally admissible in a range of land-related transactions and proceedings.
According to the notification, the Land Record Extract will be accepted as a valid legal document in property sales and purchases, mutations, registrations and other land-related matters. The move is expected to eliminate the longstanding ambiguity surrounding the legal status and official use of the document.
Previously, the absence of clearly defined legal recognition for the Land Record Extract often created difficulties for citizens dealing with government offices and revenue authorities. Following the latest decision, land transactions are expected to become more transparent, standardized and legally secure.
The Punjab Land Records Authority has directed all deputy commissioners, registrars, sub-registrars and other relevant institutions across the province to implement the decision without delay.
Officials said the reform would promote greater transparency and uniformity in the land record system while enabling citizens to access more efficient, reliable and user-friendly revenue services.