Punjab Province

Pattoki : Sadaf Arshad District Coordinator | ReNews Pakistan
Deputy Commissioner Kasur Muhammad Asif Raza, along with PD Shahid Zaman Lak, visited ongoing Punjab Development Program (PDP) projects in Pattoki to review progress on development works across multiple locations.
During the visit, officials provided a detailed briefing on the status of ongoing schemes, project progress, quality standards, and land utilization matters related to development activities. Authorities also assured the timely completion of projects while maintaining construction quality standards.
Under the Punjab Development Program, several development works are currently underway in Pattoki, including road construction and rehabilitation, sewerage system improvement, drainage infrastructure, urban development upgrades, and other essential public facilities.
The Deputy Commissioner directed officials to ensure that land allocated for development is utilized according to approved planning standards and that all projects are completed with transparency, quality, and efficiency.
He further emphasized the importance of effective monitoring to ensure citizens benefit from improved infrastructure and civic facilities at the earliest possible stage.
These projects are being viewed as an important step toward better urban planning, organized land development, and infrastructure improvement in Pattoki.

Chunian: [Sadaf Arshad District Coordinator ReNews Pakistan]
Revival and reconstruction activities have officially begun at Brothers Sugar Mill in Chunian following its desealing and return to management for operational restoration.
According to sources, after regaining possession of the industrial unit, the owners have decided to restart production activities despite suffering financial losses worth billions. Restoration efforts have now been accelerated to bring the mill back into operation.
As part of the revival process, work has started on renovation, reconstruction, and boundary wall development to restore the industrial facility and improve site infrastructure.
Reports indicate that construction activities began after completion of the required legal and administrative procedures.
This development is being viewed as a positive step for industrial revival, economic activity, and employment generation in the region.
Local residents and business circles believe that reopening the sugar mill will support the local economy and create new job opportunities for workers and related sectors.

Kasur: [Sadaf Arshad District Coordinator ReNews Pakistan]
Deputy Commissioner Kasur Muhammad Asif Raza chaired an important review meeting to assess ongoing land development, beautification, and public infrastructure projects across the district under the Punjab government’s urban improvement initiatives.
The meeting focused on effective utilization of public land, improvement of civic spaces, and monitoring of development works being carried out in different areas of the district. Additional Deputy Commissioner General Syed Ayub Bukhari and representatives from relevant departments attended the session.
During the review, authorities discussed projects related to public parks, road corridors, green belts, plantation zones, drainage infrastructure, and land designated for civic development in areas including Munir Shaheed Colony, Chunian, and Mustafa Abad.
Special attention was given to upgrading urban land spaces through park rehabilitation, road improvement, beautification measures, and better infrastructure planning to enhance public accessibility and environmental standards.
The Deputy Commissioner also directed departments to ensure that all drainage channels, nullahs, and public spaces are cleared and maintained before the monsoon season to minimize risks of water accumulation and urban flooding.
Officials were instructed to ensure transparency in land-related projects, maintain quality standards, and complete all schemes within the approved timelines. Public complaints regarding civic works and land management issues were also ordered to be addressed on priority basis.
Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Asif Raza stated that public land and development resources must be utilized efficiently and in accordance with approved planning standards to benefit citizens. He warned that negligence, misuse of land, or delays in execution will not be tolerated.
The administration reiterated its commitment to improving public infrastructure, organized land use, and cleaner urban spaces across district Kasur.