Director General LDA Tahir Farooq Makes Surprise Visit to Avenue One Citizen Facilitation Centre, Calls for Improved Public Services
▫️Operations carried out in Gulberg, Faisal Town, Gulshan Ravi, Canal Road, Poonch Road, Mustafa Town and Azam Garden
Director General LDA orders early completion of service roads, installation of effective traffic signage and improved facilities for pedestrians
▫️Operations carried out in Jubilee Town, Gulberg, Samanabad, Gujjarpura, New Muslim Town, Poonch Road, New Garden Town and Sabzazar on the directions of LDA Director General Tahir Farooq
▫️LDA continues its campaign under Lahore High Court directives; owners and residents of unsafe buildings urged to take precautionary measures to protect their own lives and those of others
▫️Acting on the directives of DG LDA Tahir Farooq, enforcement teams conduct operations against illegal commercial activities in Johar Town, Gulberg, Faisal Town, Samanabad, Canal Road, and several other areas
▫️Tahir Farooq Directs WASA to Deploy Teams in Two Shifts at Bhati Chowk and Circular Road to Ensure Timely Drainage of Rainwater
▫️Tahir Farooq Meets Residents at Mouza Toor Warraich One Window Cell, Hears Complaints and Directs Authorities to Provide Prompt Assistance
Citizens have also been encouraged to report unsafe construction activity to the relevant authorities
▫️LDA Vice Chairman Mian Marghoob Ahmad and Director General Tahir Farooq inspect finishing works, solar lighting, signage and pedestrian facilities
▫️Provincial Land Committee orders preparation of a verified list of genuine allottees, faster complaint resolution and transparent handling of long pending land cases
▫️Operations carried out on Defence Road, Gulberg, Faisal Town, Canal Road, Gulshan Ravi, Mustafa Town and Azam Garden; schools, restaurants, clinics and other business premises also sealed
▫️Initiative launched in Lahore as all public and private housing societies are ordered to transfer complete records to the Housing Society Management System, with legal action warned after the deadline
▫️Private schools, clinics, pharmacies, cafés, restaurants, shops and other commercial properties sealed as action continues against illegal use and fee defaulters
▫️Court declares land earmarked for schools, parks and mosques is a public trust that must remain dedicated to community welfare
▫️Computerized balloting completed for commercial and residential plots in Johar Town, LDA City, Allama Iqbal Town and LDA Enclave
▫️Committee Calls for Stronger Protection of State Properties and Increased Security Force
▫️Operations conducted in Gulberg, New Garden Town, Shadman, Wapda Town and Sabzazar; schools, cafés, restaurants, clinics and offices among sealed properties
▫️Enforcement teams dismantle illegal infrastructure in multiple unapproved housing projects and seal site offices as part of a citywide operation
▫️DG LDA Tahir Farooq reviews progress on underpass, infrastructure and land acquisition projects; directs officials to accelerate development work during current fiscal year
▫️New development on Chenab Road, launched in collaboration with Shahana Living, offers direct connectivity to Etihad Town Phases II and III while reinforcing the developer's commitment to transparency and modern community living
▫️Action carried out in Gulberg, New Garden Town, New Muslim Town, Gujjarpura, Gulshan Ravi, Revenue Society, Naz Town and Sabzazar; sealed premises include private schools, colleges, clinics, pharmacies, cafés, restaurants, shops, offices and other commercial properties
▫️Sealed properties include private schools, pharmacies, grocery stores, cafés, restaurants, bakeries, beauty salons and offices
▫️Nasir Bagh underground parking plaza 65 percent complete; DG directs installation of international standard parking, fire safety and signage systems
▫️Operations conducted in Gulberg, Faisal Town, Samanabad, Gulshan Ravi, Wapda Town, Lahore Avenue, Iqbal Avenue, Canal Road and other localities; schools, clinics, cafes, restaurants and numerous commercial establishments among the sealed properties
▫️Public consultation reviews Lahore Division’s long term urban roadmap covering population growth, transport, green spaces, water resources and environmental challenges
▫️Several cases rejected; directions issued to ensure land use compliance, clearance of setback areas and recovery of penalty fees in approved cases
▫️Officials briefed him on project progress; instructions issued to further accelerate construction activities
▫️Actions were carried out in several areas including Canal Road, Samanabad, Gulshan Ravi, Gulberg, Faisal Town, College Road, PCSIR, UET, Gul Daman and Allama Iqbal Town
▫️Allottees from the first, second, third and fourth balloting phases directed to pay dues by June 30, 2026; surcharge and relevant rules to apply after the deadline
▫️Citizen Facilitation Centre Hours Extended to Facilitate Public at Financial Year End
▫️Action Taken in Gulberg, Model Town Extension, Jubilee Town, Canal Road, Samanabad, Gulshan Ravi and Other Areas
Operations were carried out in Johar Town, Canal Road, Shah Jamal, Gulshan Ravi, Gulberg, New Garden Town and Sabzazar
▫️DG LDA directs uninterrupted day and night work on Bhati Underpass and early completion of railway wall beautification
▫️UK lawmakers and civil society organisations demand an end to such promotion and call for an investigation into the matter
▫️Removal of encroachments around Data Darbar improves traffic flow; DG reviews finishing work on underground pedestrian passage, parking area and toilet block
▫️Operations were carried out in Gulberg, Faisal Town, Samanabad, Shadbagh, Gulshan Ravi, College Road, NFC, UET Private Society, Allama Iqbal Town and Defence Road
▫️Excavation of Bhatti Chowk Underpass Completed, NESPAK Directed to Ensure 100 Percent Construction Quality
▫️Private housing schemes will be able to issue green certificates and registrations through a digital portal
▫️DG LDA, DG PLRA and DC Lahore Visit LDA City, Hear Citizens’ Concerns
▫️Operations were carried out in Gulberg, Model Town Extension, GT Road, Gulshan Ravi and several other areas; Sealed properties included private schools, beauty salons, clinics, grocery stores, cafés, restaurants, pharmacies, shops, offices and other business establishments
▫️Actions were carried out in Gulberg, Johar Town, Canal Road, Gulshan Ravi, Muslim Town, Allama Iqbal Town, Sabzazar and other areas
▫️Private housing schemes required to transfer their records to PLRA’s Housing Societies Management System by June 30
▫️Sealed properties include schools, restaurants, food points, salons, clinics, pharmacies, workshops and shops
▫️Ongoing development works, structure plan road and possession process for new blocks reviewed in LDA City
▫️Director General Tahir Farooq reviews budget targets, recoveries and performance of all LDA sections
▫️Construction of the underpass will improve traffic flow on the busy road: LDA
▫️Court directs LDA authorities to complete proceedings within 3 months, seeks detailed arguments on legal points at next hearing
▫️Authority collects Rs 25 billion in revenue during first 11 months of FY2025-26, with total receipts expected to reach Rs 29 billion by year end
▫️Actions carried out in Gulberg, Model Town, Wapda Town, Gulshan Ravi, China Scheme, NMT Scheme, Mustafa Town and Azam Garden
▫️Data Darbar expansion project 73 percent complete, parking area, pedestrian underpass finishing work reviewed
▫️Operations carried out in different parts of Lahore; sealed properties include private schools, restaurants, food points, beauty salons, clinics, shops, offices and other business centres
▫️Actions carried out in Gulberg, Faisal Town, Gulshan Ravi, GT Road, PCSIR, College Road, Allama Iqbal Town and Sabzazar; several properties also sealed over non payment of commercial fees and illegal commercial use
▫️Properties sealed in different areas of Lahore include private schools, restaurants, food points, beauty salons, clinics, grocery stores, bakeries, pharmacies, auto workshops, offices and shops
▫️Modern underground and smart parking systems planned for inner Lahore, Walled City and key commercial areas to reduce traffic congestion
▫️Vice Chairman Mian Marghoob Ahmed and DG Tahir Farooq visit multiple development projects, officials brief them on progress
▫️Consultant firm Dar Al Handasah gives detailed briefings on the master plan’s working; experts from LDA, RUDA, WWF, Urban Unit, Lahore Bachao Tehreek and the Master Plan Review Committee attend the meeting
▫️Auction at Expo Centre Johar Town featured 58 residential and commercial properties including petrol pump sites, marquee sites, education sites and commercial buildings
▫️A total of 3,341 applications received for 126 plots, computerized balloting held at LDA Sports Complex with PITB’s support
▫️Bhati Chowk Underpass 50 Percent Complete, Construction Work Continues on Ramps, Barrel and Other Sections
▫️District administration sets 30 day deadline for resolving missing mutations, blocked khewat records and delayed ownership transfers
▫️Action taken against New Amir Town, different phases of Lahore Medical City, Ghaus Garden Phase Four, Ali Villas, New Palm Villas and Abid Garden
▫️Town Planning Wing carries out operations in Gulberg, Model Town, Gulshan Ravi, Gujjarpura, New Muslim Town, Azam Garden and Mustafa Town on the directives of LDA DG Tahir Farooq
▫️Bhati Chowk Underpass project 46 percent complete; contractor directed to accelerate work, NESPAK instructed to submit quality monitoring reports
▫️Town Planning Wing takes action in Gulberg, Garden Town, PIA Scheme, Gulshan e Ravi, Gujjarpura, Samanabad, Shadbagh and Sabzazar on the directives of LDA DG Tahir Farooq
▫️Planning and Design Committee meeting chaired by LDA DG Tahir Farooq reviews cases submitted through the e-Biz Portal in line with relevant laws
▫️Approved initiatives include 200 acre expansion of Quaid e Azam Business Park, Murree Glass Train project and road rehabilitation schemes; cabinet also approves rules for leasing and renting plots in industrial zones and amendments to LDA land use rules
▫️Operations carried out in Gulberg, Faisal Town, Gulshan e Ravi, Gujjarpura, Samanabad, Shadbagh, UET, NFC, College Road, Allama Iqbal Town and other areas
▫️Tahir Farooq reviewed work on the Railway Station parking area, railway wall, beautification beneath the flyover, and greenery initiatives
▫️Illegal land occupation, encroachments and builder fraud cases to be targeted under zero tolerance policy
▫️Application backlog reaches 18 days, raising serious concerns over the performance of the One Window Cell
▫️Operation carried out across various housing schemes and residential areas; sealed properties include shops, schools, clinics, and offices etc
▫️Operations carried out on Canal Road, Gulshan e Ravi, Samanabad, Gulberg, New Garden Town, PIA Road and Sabzazar
▫️Promises are being turned into reality, Punjab’s wheel of development will not stop now, says Maryam Nawaz
▫️Final draft expected by end of May, implementation likely from July 2026 following approval by LDA’s governing body
▫️5,107 streets completed in Phase II; development work accelerates in remaining areas
▫️No negligence or lapse in safety arrangements at construction site will be tolerated, says Secretary Housing
▫️Railway station is being developed on the model of Lahore Airport with modern amenities, says DG LDA
▫️Sealed properties include private schools, clinics, shops, and offices; indiscriminate action against fee defaulters continues
▫️Charges to be calculated on original allotment rates instead of current DC valuations
▫️Operations conducted across multiple city areas including Gulberg, Johar Town, Samanabad, and Mustafa Town
▫️Under DG LDA directives, indiscriminate operations continue; strict action also taken against commercial fee defaulters
▫️Data Darbar pedestrian zone and Railway Station parking area enter final stages of completion
▫️Properties include private banks, educational institutions, clinics and shops; strict action also taken against commercial fee defaulters
▫️Enforcement action taken in Royal Park and Lakshmi Chowk over violations of building regulations; multiple unauthorized constructions identified
▫️Emergency inspection conducted to assess readiness and protective arrangements
▫️Auction to be held on May 19 at Expo Centre Johar Town; lease rights of various sites will also be offered
▫️Under LDA’s new policy, the decision aims to reduce the financial burden on citizens and address long standing complaints
▫️C&W Department land worth Rs45 million retrieved in Mauza Dhap Chabak operation
▫️Bhati Chowk Underpass 34% Completed, Pedestrian Underpass Enters Finishing Stage
▫️Town Planning Wing mobilized on DG Tahir Farooq’s directives, operations carried out in Gulberg, Faisal Town and other localities
▫️DG Tahir Farooq directs intensification of daily recovery operations across all zones
▫️Operation conducted in Gulberg, Model Town Extension, Gulshan Ravi and other areas; sealed properties include private schools and commercial outlets
▫️Wedding halls, schools, restaurants, and shops among various business units sealed
▪️ Revenue Officers Visit Program Schedule Announced
▫️Plot numbers allotted to successful applicants of the balloting on the directions of DG LDA Tahir Farooq
▫️Priority to completion of ongoing projects; accelerated work on sewerage, roads, and street lights
▫️All transactions to be digitized through software and green certification; developers to shift to new system within one month
▫️DG LDA also visits Railway Station, Data Darbar expansion project, and Bhatti Chowk underpass
▫️Meeting at Town Hall reviews development projects under LDP Phase I and II
▫️215 out of 375 piles completed for Bhati Chowk underpass, directives issued to immediately begin excavation work
▫️Joint teams seize financial records from Al Noor Orchard and Al Kabir Town
▫️Delegation comprised officers from Pakistan Administrative Service, district management and other cadres
▫️Meeting chaired by DC, emphasis on making third-party validation more effective
▫️Plots located in LDA City, Johar Town, Iqbal Town, and Mohlanwal; balloting to be held at Sports Complex Johar Town
▫️The widow holds that the house plan had been officially approved and denies for misusing the property for commercial purposes
▫️Teams also mobilized against commercial fee defaulters; actions carried out in multiple areas of the city
New LDA rules restrict profit-making strategy on low-cost roadside land
▫️Digital land records and regulatory reforms bring stability to property market
▫️ Purchase of plots to be allowed only after location verification and issuance of PLRA letter
▫️ Six streets reconstructed under local development initiative
▫️ HRCP-EU study highlights inequitable access and fragmented governance in urban services ▫️ Vulnerable groups, including transgender persons and people with disabilities, face systemic barriers ▫️ Climate change, rapid urbanization, and inadequate infrastructure exacerbate service challenges
▫️DG LDA reviews plan for underpass construction on the road from Azadi Chowk to Katchery and assesses progress in line with project targets. ▫️Directs zero tolerance for any compromise on quality and pace of development work.
▫️MD WASA and Project Director Aziz Bhatti Town Brief Minister on Ongoing projects
▫️Inspection of Neela Gumbad, Data Darbar, Bhatti Chowk and Railway Station
▫️LDA, UNICEF reaffirm commitment to child centric urban development
▫️Inspects Ferozepur Road, General Hospital and Khayaban-e-Jinnah Development Works
▫️Pending cases and performance of the Legal Wing reviewed, law officers directed to examine their cases on a daily basis.
▫️The first meeting of the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Governing Body for the year 2026 was held under the chairmanship of Vice Chairman Mian Marghoob Ahmed, Director General LDA, Tahir Farooq, also attended the session.
▫️Lahore Development Authority
▫️ Excavation halted at historic gates as court summons LDA and provincial authorities over legal and planning compliance.
▫️ “Jalsa-E-Aam” campaign targets disposal of nearly 190,000 pending applications ▫️ Time-bound January schedule announced alongside broader land record digitization
▫️ Crackdown targets unauthorised commercialisation and land misuse ▫️ Action follows earlier operations where over 100 illegal properties were sealed
▫️ Residents advised to stay away from unapproved projects to avoid fraud and financial losses ▫️ Illegal offices sealed as permits checked and notices issued
▫️ Modernising Property Sales and Transfers Across the Province ▫️ Implementation Begins in January 2026
▫️ Modernising Property Sales and Transfers Across the Province ▫️ Implementation Begins in January 2026
▫️ Over 100 properties sealed today in ongoing city-wide enforcement ▫️ Operations aim to ensure planned, organized, and legally compliant urban development
▫️ Land Transfers Now Acceptable Only on the Basis of Registered Documents and Valid Evidence ▫️ Strict Implementation Under Punjab Land Revenue Act 1967 and Registration Laws ▫️ Legal Step to Ensure Transparency in Land Records and Effectively Prevent Ownership Disputes
