Punjab Province

Lahore: [ReNews Pakistan]
A key review meeting of the Lahore Development Programme (LDP) was held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner Lahore, with senior officials from EOMCL, the Additional Deputy Commissioner (Finance), WASA, NESPAK, and other relevant departments in attendance. The meeting conducted a detailed assessment of ongoing development projects, particularly focusing on the quality and pace of street construction.
During the briefing, it was revealed that construction of 5,107 streets has been completed under Phase II of the programme, while work in other areas is progressing at a fast pace. Officials noted that the scope of the project is being expanded to ensure uniform development across the city.
The Deputy Commissioner Lahore issued clear directives, stating that the use of substandard materials in development projects will not be tolerated under any circumstances, and a zero tolerance policy will be strictly enforced. He instructed concerned officials to ensure that the installation of tuff tiles in streets adheres strictly to prescribed standards, while also enhancing monitoring mechanisms.
He further emphasized that public convenience and safety must remain top priorities in all projects, with strict compliance to established SOPs to ensure a safer and improved environment for citizens.
Reaffirming his commitment, the Deputy Commissioner stated that development activities under the Lahore Development Programme will continue uninterrupted in neglected areas as well, to ensure balanced and equitable development across the entire city.

Lahore: [ReNews Pakistan]
The Suthra Punjab Authority carried out a large scale special cleanliness operation in Wagah Town, maintaining extensive activity across urban and suburban areas. Acting on the directives of DG Suthra Punjab Authority, Babar Sahib Din, the operation involved 321 operational vehicles and more than 1,464 sanitation workers, who undertook effective measures to improve cleanliness standards in various localities.
According to the authority, over 100 loader rickshaws have been deployed in rural union councils, ensuring both sanitation and door-to-door waste collection. Cleaning teams successfully cleared 22 identified hotspots and vacant plots, including areas such as Shadipura, Mominpura, Gul Bahar Town, Dera Gujran, and Hindu Gujran.
Furthermore, container clearance and manual sweeping operations were ensured on key roads and localities, including Sultan Mahmood Road, Dilshad Street, Karim Bazaar, Mahmood Booti, GT Road, Bund Road, and Bassi Mor. Officials stated that waste clearance through heavy machinery is ongoing in Manawan, Jallo Mor, Faisal Bazaar, Gharki Road, Khairan Pul, Dhaiyal Village, and Wagah Village to further strengthen the sanitation system on a sustainable basis.

Lahore: [ReNews Pakistan]
Construction work on the Nila Gumbad remodelling and underground parking project is progressing at a steady pace, with officials stating that 80 percent of the grey structure has been completed, while overall progress has reached 60 percent.
Punjab Secretary for Housing Noor ul Amin Mengal visited the Nila Gumbad project site and reviewed the ongoing construction work in detail. During the visit, DG Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Tahir Farooq and Chief Engineer TEPA Iqrar Hussain briefed him on the project’s progress.
Officials said the piling phase has been completed, while construction of the underground structure has now entered its final stages. The project is being executed in accordance with prescribed standards and safety protocols.
During the visit, the Secretary Housing issued strict instructions that no negligence or lapse in safety arrangements at the construction site will be tolerated. He emphasized that all necessary measures must be ensured for the safety and protection of workers and staff.
He added that once completed, the project will help resolve the long-standing parking issues in the busy commercial area of Nila Gumbad, easing traffic congestion and improving facilities for citizens.
Officials further noted that the project aims to preserve the historical character of the area while introducing modern urban infrastructure, making this key commercial hub more organized and accessible.