Punjab Province

Lahore: [Riaz Hussain ReNews Pakistan]
A key meeting on revenue generation was held under the chairmanship of Director General Lahore Development Authority (LDA), Tahir Farooq, where a detailed review of revenue targets and performance for the last quarter of the current fiscal year was conducted.
During the meeting, Director Finance Kashif Imran briefed participants on the revenue targets of various departments, while Chief Town Planner I and Chief Town Planner II presented updates on the performance and progress of their respective zones.
The DG LDA directed that a special campaign be launched in the final quarter to achieve revenue targets and that recovery operations be further intensified across all zones. He emphasized that penalties imposed on illegal commercial activities must be recovered on a daily basis.
Tahir Farooq further instructed that commercial fees on newly declared commercial roads must be ensured at all costs, and that officers of the Town Planning Wing should remain active in the field and perform their duties effectively.
The meeting also reviewed revenue targets of various LDA housing schemes, particularly LDA Avenue One and LDA City.
The DG LDA directed that daily progress reports on the recovery campaign be submitted to ensure achievement of the set targets.
The meeting was attended by relevant officers, including the Director Revenue, Director Auction, and other officials.
Meanwhile, LDA has announced that the next ballot for plots in its housing schemes will be held in May, while the last date to apply for plots on easy installments is set as May 11.

Kasur: [Sadaf Arshad District Coordinator ReNews Pakistan]
Development work is actively underway in Mir Muhammad village under the model village project in district kasur. As part of this initiative, roads and drainage systems are being paved and upgraded to equip the village with modern facilities.
According to the administration, the aim of this project is to improve basic infrastructure in rural areas and raise the standard of living for residents.
Officials stated that Mir Muhammad village will serve as a model, and similar development will be carried out in other villages to transform them into well equipped and ideal rural communities.

Sargodha: [ReNews Pakistan]
Deputy Commissioner Sargodha, Hussain Ahmed Raza Chaudhry, on Wednesday emphasized the need to maximize tree plantation on vacant lands and adopt a comprehensive strategy to promote a healthier urban environment.
He expressed these views while chairing a meeting of the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA), which reviewed ongoing development projects and discussed proposed schemes for the upcoming Annual Development Programme (ADP).
During the meeting, PHA Managing Director Muhammad Arshad briefed participants on the progress of current initiatives, financial matters, and the authority’s revenue streams. He highlighted that efforts are underway to enhance the city’s beautification through plantation drives and the improvement of green belts. Proposals for establishing new parks are also being considered.
The Deputy Commissioner directed officials to further improve the Botanical Garden and expedite initiatives aimed at enhancing the city’s overall aesthetic appeal.
The MD added that several new schemes have been proposed for inclusion in the upcoming ADP, including the upgradation of existing parks and the development of new green areas.
Additional Deputy Commissioner (Headquarters) Muhammad Arshad Wattoo also attended the meeting.