Punjab Province

Narowal : ReNews Pakistan
Critical decisions have been made regarding the restoration and development of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor in Narowal, following damages caused by Indian water aggression and recent flooding. The measures aim to rapidly repair affected sections and reinforce the corridor’s infrastructure to ensure continued functionality for pilgrims, visitors, and commercial activities.
The decisions were taken during the eighth session of the Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara Governing Council, presided over by Federal Secretary for Religious Affairs Dr. Sajid Mehmood Chauhan. The meeting included a detailed review of flood-impacted sections, covering land rehabilitation, road reconstruction, water drainage, and other critical infrastructure. To expedite restoration work, the council decided to convene a follow-up session within two weeks to monitor progress and ensure quality standards.
Senior federal and provincial officials participated in the session, including representatives from the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Planning Commission, Frontier Works Organization, and Punjab Home Department, reinforcing a coordinated approach toward development and rehabilitation. The council emphasized the need to fast-track both immediate restoration and long-term strengthening of affected areas, ensuring the corridor remains fully operational and accessible.
Dr. Sajid Mehmood Chauhan highlighted that the Kartarpur Corridor is not only of historical and religious significance but also serves as a vital urban and commercial infrastructure asset, linking residential, trade, and tourism zones. He directed that all flood-impacted areas receive priority for repair, facility restoration, and structural enhancement to provide pilgrims with safe and dignified access.
The session also included provincial minority affairs officials, emphasizing joint federal and provincial efforts to maintain high-quality amenities for visitors.
The restoration and development measures will ensure the corridor’s operational readiness, enhance the functionality and value of surrounding urban and commercial areas, and establish a resilient foundation to mitigate the impact of future natural events.

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.