Punjab Province

Lahore: [Rana Owais, Reporter ReNews Pakistan]
The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has continued its initiative of providing plots on easy installments. Plot numbers have been allotted to successful applicants who emerged in the balloting held on February 24, 2026.
Successful candidates in the balloting for commercial and residential plots in LDA City, Johar Town, Sabzazar, Mohlanwal, and Gujjarpura China Scheme have been assigned plot numbers. A total of 34 plots in Johar Town, 30 in Gujjarpura, 21 in Sabzazar, 50 in Mohlanwal, and 30 plots in LDA City have been allotted.
LDA is offering more plots in its schemes on easy installments over a period of three years. Citizens can apply online or visit the LDA Facilitation Center by May 11 to participate in the upcoming balloting. The next balloting will be held on May 18.
Applicants who are successful in the draw can check their plot numbers on the official LDA website. The computerized balloting ceremony was held at the LDA Sports Complex in Johar Town, attended by the Chief Town Planner, Chief IT Officer, Director Auction, Director Finance, Director Revenue, Director Housing, and other officials.

Lahore : ReNews Pakistan
Details of the development program for Lahore for the upcoming fiscal year have been revealed, proposing a substantial allocation to improve the city’s infrastructure and services.
According to official documents, Rs29 billion has been recommended for the Lahore Development Program, while the total size of the program stands at Rs137 billion. Officials stated that expenditures of around Rs108 billion are expected by the end of the current fiscal year in June.
The program focuses on improving basic urban facilities, including the rehabilitation of sewerage systems, construction and rehabilitation of roads and streets, and installation and upgradation of street lighting.
Furthermore, priority has been proposed for the completion of ongoing development projects in the next fiscal year to ensure timely delivery of public services.
Officials said that the Planning and Development Board Punjab has submitted detailed recommendations to the Chief Minister’s Office, and funds will be formally allocated in the budget following final approval.

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
A weekly review meeting of the Chief Minister Punjab Development Program was held under the chairmanship of Secretary Housing Punjab, Noor ul Amin Mengal, where the pace and quality of ongoing development projects across the province were thoroughly reviewed.
During the meeting, Noor-ul-Amin Mengal issued clear directives that all development projects must be completed before the deadline, and any delay will not be tolerated. He also emphasized the need to ensure strict implementation of safety SOPs at all construction sites to safeguard workers and staff.
Project Director Umar Farooq briefed the meeting on the progress of projects in various districts. Development works underway in 15 districts under the Housing Department were reviewed, along with a detailed analysis of district level performance.
According to the spokesperson, 47.6% of development work has been completed in Sargodha, 40.5% in Okara, and 37.5% in Jhang, while progress in other districts is also continuing at a steady pace.