Lahore Division

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
The Punjab government has introduced a major reform initiative to enhance transparency and efficiency in the land and property transaction system, making it mandatory for all transactions to be carried out through a “Green Property Certificate.” The move aims to eliminate fake documentation, multiple ownership claims, and land disputes.
According to official sources, the traditional Fard for Sale and other outdated paper based procedures have been completely abolished. Under the new system, the Green Property Certificate will provide simultaneous verification of both ownership and possession, ensuring legal protection for both buyers and sellers.
Authorities stated that the system has initially been implemented in major cities and will be expanded gradually to other districts across the province to establish a uniform and transparent framework.
Meanwhile, significant progress has also been made in the land digitization campaign. Under the modern land management system, land records are being digitized, which has not only improved transparency but also led to a noticeable reduction in land related disputes.
Citizens have been advised to visit their nearest land record centers to obtain the Green Property Certificate. Officials described these reforms as a major milestone toward establishing a modern and secure land administration system, which is expected to boost confidence and investment in the real estate sector.

Lahore: [Riaz Hussain ReNews Pakistan]
On the directives of DG LDA Tahir Farooq, the Town Planning Wing of the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) is actively conducting operations against illegal commercial buildings and defaulters of commercial fees.
On Tuesday, LDA teams carried out operations in various housing schemes and controlled areas, sealing a total of 114 properties. The actions were taken in Defence Road, Babar Block New Garden Town, Shadbagh, Gulshan Ravi, New Muslim Town, and Sabzazar.
On Defence Road, 55 properties were sealed for illegal commercial use. Meanwhile, in Babar Block New Garden Town, 7 properties, and in Shadbagh, Gulshan Ravi, and New Muslim Town, 42 properties were sealed due to non-payment of commercial fees and illegal usage. During a recovery operation in Sabzazar, an additional 10 properties were sealed.
The sealed properties include wedding halls, marquees, private schools, academies, workshops, electric stores, restaurants, food points, grocery stores, bakeries, beauty salons, pharmacies, clinics, shops, and offices.
The operation was conducted under the supervision of Chief Town Planner I Asad uz Zaman and Chief Town Planner II Azhar Ali. According to the DG LDA, indiscriminate actions against illegal commercial activities and fee defaulters will continue in the future.

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
The Lahore High Court’s Justice Shahid Karim has issued a written verdict in the smog mitigation case, lifting the stay order previously imposed on the Sheranwala and Taxali Gate projects. The court clarified that the relevant development projects may now proceed under the newly approved Regulations 2026.
The court also removed restrictions on development projects undertaken by the C&W Department, while emphasizing that all legal and environmental requirements must be strictly followed.
According to the written order, the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) has been directed to fulfill all necessary legal and environmental conditions before initiating any development project. The court further ordered that tree cutting be regulated under strict rules and that replantation be ensured in accordance with applicable regulations.
Moreover, the court instructed commission members to ensure effective monitoring at every stage of development projects to prevent any violations of environmental principles. In its remarks, the court stated that while development activities may continue, environmental protection must be ensured at all costs.