Husnain Aulakh, Special Correspondent | ReNews Pakistan
Following the special directives of the Chief Minister of Punjab, PHA Lahore has officially commenced citywide decoration and beautification activities in preparation for the holy month of Ramadan. Liberty Chowk and other prominent city locations are being enhanced with special lighting and Ramadan-themed Islamic-style monuments, which aim to not only beautify the city but also create a dignified and spiritual ambiance in celebration of Ramadan.
On this occasion, MD PHA Raja Mansoor Ahmed stated that in line with the Chief Minister’s vision, the city is being made cleaner, greener, and more beautiful, while special arrangements are being ensured for religious and cultural occasions. He directed the relevant officers to complete all decoration and lighting arrangements on time and with high quality, so that the city of Lahore shines in a spiritual, dignified, and visually stunning manner at the start of Ramadan.PHA Lahore is utilizing all available resources to provide citizens with the best facilities while enhancing the overall beauty of the city.

Lahore: Husnain Aulakh, Special Correspondent | ReNews Pakistan
This step reflects the government’s commitment to maintaining momentum in the construction of homes for deserving families and providing them with a roof of their own. According to the spokesperson, more than 121,000 families have so far been provided with interest-free loans, while over 26,000 additional families will be able to receive installment payments immediately. At present, more than 43,000 houses are under construction across the province, demonstrating the scale and pace of the program.
The spokesperson further stated that more than Rs. 172 billion has been spent so far on house construction under the program, while over Rs. 6 billion has been successfully recovered. In addition, more than 112,000 families have been issued the second installment to complete the construction of their homes.
The government has set a target of constructing 500,000 houses over the next five years, which will be achieved in phases. According to the spokesperson, a large number of deserving families are benefiting from the “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar” program, and the loan disbursement process has been kept simple, transparent, and merit-based.
The spokesperson added that Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision is truly transforming lives, and the program is proving to be a significant step toward social and economic stability in the province.

Lahore: Husnain Aulakh, Special Correspondent | ReNews Pakistan
During the detailed site inspection, the CEO CBD Punjab assessed progress on various development components and evaluated the standards being maintained across the project. A key focus of the visit was the inspection of finishing materials for the Public Realm. He thoroughly examined samples of tiles, granite, planters, streetlights, and pathway lighting to ensure that only premium-quality materials are utilized in line with international standards.
The visit was attended by Executive Director Technical Riaz Hussain, Director Architecture & Planning Sameer Aftab Sial, Director Construction Asif Babar, Director Project Management Asif Iqbal, Director Engineering Omar Hayat, Project Manager NSIT City Yasir Saifullah, along with other senior officials of CBD Punjab, NESPAK, and project contractors.
While reviewing the development works, CEO CBD Punjab Imran Amin emphasized the importance of delivering world-class infrastructure in accordance with the vision of the Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz. He directed the teams to ensure the use of top-quality materials, strict adherence to timelines and acceleration of construction activities without compromising on standards.
“CBD NSIT City represents the future of Pakistan’s IT-driven economy. We are committed to delivering a state-of-the-art urban ecosystem with world-class infrastructure, premium public spaces and smart facilities that align with the vision of the Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz” he stated.
CBD NSIT City continues to emerge as a transformative development, positioning Punjab as a leading destination for technology, innovation and investment.