Lahore Division

Lahore: Riaz Hussain ReNews
On the directives of Director General LDA, Tahir Farooq, the Town Planning Wing of the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has intensified its operations against illegal commercial buildings and defaulters of commercial fees. During a large scale operation carried out a day earlier, LDA teams sealed a total of 91 properties across various housing schemes and controlled areas.
According to LDA officials, enforcement actions were undertaken in several localities including Gulberg, Peco Road, Gujjarpura, Gulshan Ravi, Samanabad, Mustafa Town, and private schemes along Bypass Road in Johar Town. A total of 28 properties were sealed in Gulberg and Peco Road for illegal commercial use, while 14 properties were sealed in a private housing scheme in Johar Town.
Similarly, 32 properties in Gujjarpura, Gulshan Ravi, and Samanabad were sealed over non payment of commercial fees and unauthorized commercial activities. During a recovery operation, an additional 17 properties were sealed in Mustafa Town.
The sealed premises include marriage halls, hospitals, private schools, bakeries, pharmacies, clinics, grocery stores, beauty salons, courier centers, workshops, restaurants, food outlets, shops, and offices.
The operation was supervised by Chief Town Planner I Asad uz Zaman and Chief Town Planner II Azhar Ali. According to an LDA spokesperson, indiscriminate action against illegal commercial activities and fee defaulters will continue as per the directives of the DG LDA.

Lahore: [Riaz Hussain ReNews Pakistan]
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has assured that new property rates for DHA will be issued with a reduction of approximately 30 to 35 percent, a move being described as a positive and encouraging development for the real estate sector.
Chaudhry Touqeer Asif, Director Information of the DHA Estate Agents Association Lahore, stated that this step will not only generate a positive trend in the market but is also expected to significantly accelerate property buying and selling activities.
He added that the reduction in rates will help restore the confidence of buyers and investors, leading to increased investment and improved business activity.
Stakeholders in the real estate sector believe that this decision will play a key role in making the market more stable and active, while also contributing to overall business growth.
According to the Director Information, the official implementation of the new rates may take up to one week.

Lahore: [ReNews Pakistan]
According to the Directorate of Public Relations, Lahore Development Authority (LDA), on the instructions of DG LDA Tahir Farooq, the Town Planning Wing has launched a vigorous operation against illegal commercial buildings and properties involved in non-payment of commercial fees. During the operation conducted across various schemes and LDA controlled areas, a total of 122 properties were sealed.
LDA teams carried out operations in several areas including GT Road, Gulshan Ravi, Samanabad, PIA Society, Sabzazar, Gulberg, and New Garden Town. During the action, 37 properties were sealed in GT Road, Gulshan Ravi, and Samanabad; 22 properties in PIA Society; 23 properties in Gulberg and New Garden Town; while 40 properties were sealed in Sabzazar.
The sealed properties included private schools, colleges, academies, bakeries, pharmacies, beauty salons, clinics, grocery stores, auto workshops, electric shops, restaurants, food points, retail shops, offices, and other commercial units.
The operation was conducted under the supervision of Chief Town Planner I Asad uz Zaman and Chief Town Planner-II Azhar Ali. LDA officials stated that indiscriminate actions against illegal commercial use and fee defaulters will continue in the future as well.