Punjab Province

Sahiwal: [ReNews Pakistan]
The Punjab government has made the "Green Property Certificate" mandatory for buying and selling property in Sahiwal, following its implementation in major cities. Under the new system, traditional documents such as the sale deed (Fard Baraye Bai) will no longer be accepted for any type of property transaction.
This step has been taken as part of ongoing reforms by the Punjab Land Records Authority and the Board of Revenue to modernize, streamline, and enhance transparency in the land record system. From now on, all property transactions in Sahiwal will be carried out exclusively through the Green Property Certificate.
According to officials, the system will be gradually expanded to other districts to ensure a uniform and secure land record system across the province. The initiative aims to safeguard property ownership and boundaries while minimizing the risks of fraud and forgery in property dealings.
Director General of the Punjab Land Records Authority, Ikram-ul-Haq, stated that under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a modern, transparent, and efficient land management system is being introduced to facilitate the public.

Lahore | Re News Pakistan
Punjab Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Bilal Yasin, met with DG PHATA Sikandar Zeeshan, where they discussed the “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar” program and departmental matters in detail.
The provincial minister stated that financial assistance for house construction has so far been provided to 135,410 families under the program, while the construction of more than 91,000 houses has been completed, marking a record achievement.
He further informed that over Rs. 10 billion is being recovered monthly through installments, which reflects the transparency and efficiency of the initiative. He added that the dream of owning a home for low-income families has now become a reality.
According to Bilal Yasin, more than 1.176 million people have submitted applications for housing loans so far, reflecting growing public trust in government initiatives.

Lahore: [Riaz Hussain ReNews Pakistan]
On the directions of DG LDA Tahir Farooq, the Town Planning Wing of the Lahore Development Authority carried out a large-scale operation against illegal commercial buildings. During the action in various LDA controlled areas, a total of 75 properties were sealed.
The operation was conducted in Gulberg, Model Town Extension, Gulshan Ravi, Gujjarpura, Shadman, Shah Jamal and Mustafa Town. In Gulberg and Model Town Extension, 20 properties were sealed over illegal commercial usage, while in Gulshan Ravi, Gujjarpura, Shadman and Shah Jamal, 40 properties were sealed due to non payment of commercial fees and unlawful usage.
Similarly, during a recovery operation in Mustafa Town, another 15 properties were sealed. The sealed premises include private schools, academies, grocery stores, bakeries, beauty salons, pharmacies, clinics, auto workshops, electric shops, restaurants, food points, shops and offices.
The operation was conducted under the supervision of Chief Town Planner-I Asad-uz-Zaman. LDA officials stated that indiscriminate actions against illegal commercial buildings and defaulters of commercial fees will continue in the future as well.