Lahore Division

Lahore: Hasnain Aulakh, Special Correspondent | Re News Pakistan
A meeting of the Departmental Development Working Party (DDWP) was held under the chairmanship of Director General PHATA, Khawaja Muhammad Sikandar Zeeshan. Representatives from the Housing, Urban Development & Public Health Engineering (HUD&PHED), Planning & Development (P&D), and Finance departments attended the session. The meeting conducted a detailed review of development proposals aimed at upgrading various housing schemes under PHATA. The PC-I documents for the upgradation initiatives were examined, with thorough deliberations on their technical and financial aspects.
Speaking on the occasion, DG PHATA Sikandar Zeeshan stated that the projects would generate sustainable revenue streams and create new avenues for the institution’s long-term financial stability. He added that the upgradation initiatives are expected to significantly improve infrastructure and enhance residential facilities. The measures, he emphasized, form part of a broader strategy to increase the value of PHATA’s assets while ensuring improved service delivery.

Lahore: Husnain Aulakh, Special Correspondent
Director General of the Lahore Development Authority (LDA), Tahir Farooq conducted visits to various parts of the city to review ongoing development and upgradation initiatives. The DG carried out a detailed inspection of Ferozepur Road from Chungi Amar Sidhu to Kalma Chowk. He also reviewed development works underway under the sustainable development model along Khayaban-e-Jinnah in Johar Town. During the visit, Tahir Farooq directed the NESPAK team to prepare remodeling designs for the areas outside General Hospital, Children’s Hospital and Gulab Devi Hospital to improve traffic flow, pedestrian facilities and overall urban outlook. He further instructed authorities to remove encroachments in front of properties along Ferozepur Road and to ensure facade upgradation in accordance with approved urban design standards.
Speaking on the occasion, the DG LDA stated that work is in progress on upgrading footpaths and adjacent properties around key junctions on Khayaban-e-Jinnah under a sustainable urban development model. He directed that, in coordination with the district administration, encroachments and illegal parking be eliminated to ensure smooth traffic movement. A sample façade upgradation model for properties along Ferozepur Road was also ordered to be installed for review. Later, the DG LDA visited Main Boulevard Garden Town and Khurshid Kasuri Road to assess development conditions. The Project Director, Director Architecture and other concerned officials accompanied him during the inspections.

Lahore: Husnain Aulakh, Special Correspondent | ReNews Pakistan
Following the directives of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a key meeting was held under the chairmanship of Housing Secretary Punjab Noor-ul-Amin Mengal to ensure the uninterrupted supply of clean drinking water to citizens during the holy month of Ramadan. The meeting reviewed a comprehensive strategy to keep all water filtration plants under the Punjab Clean Water Authority fully operational.
The Housing Secretary instructed that the provision of safe and high-quality drinking water to citizens must not be disrupted under any circumstances. Relevant authorities were directed to remain on high alert and keep field teams fully mobilized. He emphasized that regular cleaning and maintenance of water filtration plants must be ensured to maintain the highest water quality standards.
During the meeting, the CEO of Punjab Clean Water Authority provided a briefing on the proposed plan and outlined arrangements to meet the increased water demand during Ramadan. The Housing Secretary further instructed that the monitoring system be strengthened to ensure the prompt resolution of any public complaints, and that any issues related to plant malfunctions be addressed immediately.
Secretary Housing Noor-ul-Amin Mengal made it clear that no negligence will be tolerated in the water supply system. He stressed that clean drinking water is a fundamental right of every citizen, and providing high-quality water is a core responsibility of the government. He added that ensuring the provision of safe water is the foundation of a healthy society, and all relevant departments must fully perform their responsibilities.