Punjab Province

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
Lahore is set to receive a new five star plus hotel built to international standards as part of a fresh wave of high end commercial and urban development projects approved by the Central Business District Punjab.
The latest approvals are part of CBD Punjab’s broader strategy to expand premium real estate, strengthen commercial infrastructure and position Lahore as a modern destination for business, tourism and investment.
Among the major approved projects is The Regalia, a luxury residential development planned for the CBD Quaid District. The project will be constructed on a 7.1-kanal plot and is expected to emerge as one of Lahore’s flagship high end residential schemes.
In addition to the residential project, authorities have also planned a large mixed-use complex spread over 41 kanals. The development is aimed at promoting tourism, attracting commercial investment and creating new business opportunities in the provincial capital.
CBD Punjab has also invited bids for new commercial ventures, including the auction of plots for petrol stations in NSIT City. Officials said the proposed sites will not be limited to fuel-related services, as international food chains, retail outlets and other commercial facilities are also planned as part of the wider development concept.
According to the CEO of CBD Punjab, the newly approved projects are expected to support economic activity, attract investment and generate thousands of employment opportunities. Officials believe the developments will further strengthen Lahore’s growing portfolio of premium urban infrastructure.
The latest approvals reflect CBD Punjab’s continued focus on high-value real estate, mixed-use development and modern commercial planning. Authorities say the projects will help enhance Lahore’s urban profile and contribute to the city’s transformation into a more competitive business and tourism hub.

Rawalpindi | Riaz Hussain ReNews Pakistan
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated Marka e Haq Square, a key project of the signal-free corridor in Rawalpindi. According to the Punjab government, the project was completed in just 179 days against the scheduled target of 190 days. The completed works include five underpasses, two overhead bridges and a modern pedestrian bridge.
During the inauguration ceremony, Rawalpindi’s Kachehri Chowk was named Marka e Haq Square in connection with the historic day. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif unveiled the project milestone, followed by a prayer ceremony.
The Punjab chief minister also visited the signal-free corridor and inspected the overhead bridge and other roads. She reviewed the signal-free project from Annexy Chowk to GPO Chowk. Provincial Minister for Communications and Works Malik Sohaib Ahmed Bharath briefed the chief minister in detail on various aspects of the project.
Officials said the signal-free corridor, established in one of Rawalpindi’s busiest areas, would facilitate the movement of more than 200,000 vehicles daily. The city’s first state-of-the-art pedestrian bridge has also been constructed at Marka e Haq Square to provide a safe passage for pedestrians.
During the briefing, it was stated that two phases of the signal free corridor from Rawat to the Motorway have been completed, while the third phase will be completed soon. Overall, a 25-kilometre-long signal-free corridor will be developed from Rawat to the Motorway, comprising nine underpasses and three flyovers.
According to the Punjab government, underpasses will also be constructed at Race Course, Charing Cross and AFIC Chowk to reduce traffic pressure in Rawalpindi and provide uninterrupted travel facilities to citizens.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said the signal free corridor would transform Rawalpindi’s urban culture. She said the government was working rapidly to modernise urban infrastructure and provide citizens with safer, faster and improved travel facilities.

Lahore: [ReNews Pakistan]
Director General of the Lahore Development Authority, Tahir Farooq, visited the Railway Station and Misri Shah areas, where he conducted a detailed review of ongoing development and beautification works under the Urban Regeneration Project.
During the visit, the DG LDA inspected the ongoing work at the Railway Station parking area and directed the relevant authorities to complete the development work there at the earliest. He also reviewed the seating areas, greenery, and civic facilities being developed in the parking area.
Tahir Farooq also inspected the beautification of the railway wall and the ongoing beautification work beneath the flyover. On this occasion, he directed that all beautification-related works be completed within the stipulated timeframe while maintaining quality standards, so that citizens can be provided with a better, more organized, and visually improved urban environment.
The DG LDA also visited Misri Shah, where he reviewed the ongoing urban regeneration works on Kacha Rahim Road, Aziz Road, and surrounding areas. LDA Chief Engineer Israr Saeed and the Project Director briefed the DG LDA on the progress, design, construction of footpaths, façade upgrades, and other development matters.
During the briefing, it was stated that development works around Misri Shah are also being carried out on the pattern of the Railway Station project. These works include façade upgrades of properties, improvement of footpaths, civic facilities along roads, and the overall beautification of the area.
DG LDA Tahir Farooq said various works are being carried out around Misri Shah under the Urban Regeneration initiative. He said the objective is to improve older urban areas in line with modern requirements, create convenience for pedestrians, and give Lahore’s important locations a more organized and attractive appearance.
He directed the relevant officers and contractors to ensure quality, pace, and durability in all development works. He said improvement of civic facilities in busy areas such as the Railway Station and Misri Shah would not only ease traffic and pedestrian movement but also enhance the overall beauty of the city.
Contractors, LDA officials, and NESPAK officers were also present on the occasion.