Lahore Division

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
The Government of Punjab has taken another significant step towards providing online/digital services to citizens. Under this initiative, residents of Punjab can now report the loss of their National Identity Card, passport, driving license, and other important documents from the comfort of their homes.
For this purpose, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has officially launched the Punjab Police Pakistan App. Citizens will no longer need to visit police stations or service centers to lodge complaints about lost documents. After registering through the app, the loss report will also be delivered to their homes.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed satisfaction over the launch of the Punjab Police Pakistan App and stated that providing ease to the public through modern technology is the government’s commitment. She added that putting Punjab on the path of innovation is a top priority of her administration.
She further said that registering loss reports through the app will save both time and resources for citizens.

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
On the directives of the Office of the Ombudsman Punjab, 77 kanals of state land, valued at approximately Rs 192.3 million, has been successfully retrieved from illegal occupants.
According to a spokesperson for the Ombudsman Punjab, the land owned by various government departments had been under illegal encroachment for a long time, with unauthorized commercial shops also constructed on the property.
Investigations showed that the concerned departments had made repeated efforts to evict the encroachers; however, effective action was finally taken following the intervention and orders of the Provincial Ombudsman. Prior to the retrieval, proper demarcation of the land was carried out in accordance with legal requirements.
The Ombudsman Punjab has directed authorities to ensure strict measures are implemented to prevent any re-encroachment in the future.
The spokesperson added that this action reflects the Ombudsman Punjab’s impartial and result oriented approach toward eliminating encroachments and protecting state land. Complainants and local residents appreciated the intervention, terming it a timely step that upheld the rule of law.

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), in coordination with government enforcement agencies, carried out a major crackdown on two prominent housing developers in Lahore, conducting raids on their offices as part of a joint operation.
According to well placed sources, multiple FBR teams, acting on directives from the Chief Tax Office (CTO) Lahore, raided the offices of Al Noor Orchard and Al Kabir Town. During the operation, five joint teams collected business records and financial documents from previous years for detailed examination.
Officials stated that the action aims to assess tax compliance, verify payment records, and scrutinize financial transactions of the developer groups. The move is being seen as part of broader efforts to strengthen tax enforcement and recover outstanding dues.
The operation, supervised by the CTO Lahore, is considered one of the most significant recent actions against large scale real estate developers in the city.
Al Kabir Town, a major private housing project located on Raiwind Road and developed by Al-Kabir Developers, has previously faced scrutiny. In 2020, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) investigated allegations of fraud and irregular approvals linked to the project. However, the developer has denied any wrongdoing, maintaining that all necessary approvals were secured prior to development.
Meanwhile, Al Noor Orchard, developed by Al-Jalil Developers, is promoted as an LDA approved residential scheme on Sharqpur Road and has attracted buyers due to its location and flexible installment plans. Despite its popularity, some investors have raised concerns on social media regarding delays in possession, high development charges, and incomplete approvals for certain project extensions.
Sources indicate that the latest action reflects the authorities’ intent to enforce stricter regulatory oversight and enhance transparency within the real estate sector.