Punjab Province

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.

Lahore: [Riaz Hussain ReNews Pakistan]
Etihad Town Phase 4 was formally introduced during an opening ceremony held in a local Marquee in Lahore on Bedian Road, marking another important development in the city’s expanding real estate landscape.
The ceremony brought together investors, real estate consultants, stakeholders and prospective buyers, who were briefed about the project’s location, planning concept, proposed facilities and investment prospects. The launch of Phase 4 is being viewed as a significant step in the continued expansion of the Etihad Town brand in Lahore’s housing sector.
According to available project details, Etihad Town Phase 4 is planned near Lahore’s developing southern corridor, with connectivity to key routes including Pine Avenue, Jhelum Road, Jia Bagga Road, Ferozepur Road and Raiwind Road. The project is being positioned as a modern residential and commercial community designed to cater to both genuine buyers and long term investors.
The development is expected to include residential plots in different categories, commercial areas, parks, mosques, wide roads, green belts and other community facilities.
Real estate market observers believe the project may attract early investor interest because of its location, brand recognition and the growing demand for planned housing societies around Lahore’s expanding urban zones.
During the launch, participants showed interest in the project’s proposed payment structure and development prospects. Several real estate platforms have reported that Phase 4 includes residential plot options such as 5 Marla, 10 Marla, 1 Kanal and 2 Kanal, with installment based payment plans aimed at making bookings accessible for different buyer segments.
Etihad Town’s earlier phases in Lahore have already contributed to the developer’s market presence, and the introduction of Phase 4 is expected to further strengthen its position in the city’s competitive housing sector. The project’s proximity to existing residential communities and improving road networks is also likely to support its future demand.
Real estate professionals say Lahore’s southern and suburban development corridors continue to gain momentum as buyers increasingly prefer secure gated communities with planned infrastructure, better accessibility and lifestyle facilities. In this context, Etihad Town Phase 4 is being seen as another addition to the growing trend of organized urban expansion in Punjab’s capital.
The opening ceremony concluded with expectations that the project would generate strong market activity in the coming weeks as booking, pricing and development details become clearer for buyers and investors.

Murree | ReNews Pakistan
The Punjab Local Government Department has decided to further strengthen its monitoring system for development projects across the province, with a renewed focus on transparency, timely completion and quality standards.
The decision was announced by Local Government Secretary Mian Shakeel Ahmed during his visit to Murree, where he reviewed various ongoing development schemes and inspected the progress of work at different sites.
According to officials, the monitoring mechanism will cover every stage of development projects, from initiation to completion. Contractors will be required to strictly follow approved timelines, technical specifications and quality standards. Any unnecessary delay or compromise on construction quality will not be tolerated.
During the visit, Secretary Mian Shakeel Ahmed chaired a review meeting on development projects being carried out in Murree. The deputy commissioner of Murree briefed him in detail about the current status, funding position and expected completion dates of different schemes.
The projects reviewed during the meeting included road repair work, improvement of tourist sites, sanitation system upgrades and urban facilities aimed at improving civic services for local residents as well as visitors.
Senior administrative officials from district and tehsil levels attended the meeting, including additional deputy commissioners, assistant commissioners of Murree and Kotli Sattian, and the chief officer of Murree Municipal Corporation.
After the meeting, Secretary Mian Shakeel Ahmed visited different project sites, including Khani Taak and Kashmir Point, where he inspected the pace and quality of ongoing work.
He directed the relevant departments to ensure that all development projects are completed within the given timeframe so that residents and tourists can benefit from improved facilities without delay.
The secretary appreciated the efforts of the Murree administration and said the Punjab Government is committed to improving infrastructure, public services and tourist facilities in Murree. He added that effective monitoring will help ensure that public funds are used properly and that development projects deliver real benefits to the people.