Kasur: District Reporter Sadaf Arshad | ReNews Pakistan The Punjab Industrial Estate Development Management Company (PIEDMC) has received approval from the Punjab government to convert the Chunian (Kasur) Industrial Estate Project into Pakistan’s first dedicated seafood and aquaculture business park, according to official and news sources. The industrial estate is located near Bhai Pheru, approximately 40 kilometres from Lahore. The decision follows discoveries that the land originally acquired for industrial purposes, at a cost of PKR 350 million, was unsuitable for conventional industrial development. Soil testing revealed that the groundwater table is unusually high, lying just up to 10 feet below the surface or higher, making the site unfit for standard industrial operations. Subsequent studies determined that the land could be effectively utilized for aquaculture, particularly for breeding, growing, and exporting seafood species such as crabs, prawns, and shrimp. This prompted the transformation of the project from an industrial estate into Chunian Aqua Business Park, which will focus on seafood production and aquaculture-related business activities. The project also incorporates fish farming for local consumption, leveraging the land’s suitability for water-based cultivation. The seafood produced at the park will be marketed through a proposed mega fish market on Multan Road, which will serve as a new hub after relocating the existing Lahore Lohari Gate fish market. Officials emphasized that the initiative will not only optimize land that was unsuitable for industrial development but will also create opportunities in the aquaculture sector, support local employment, and contribute to the regional seafood supply chain. The Chunian Aqua Business Park represents a first-of-its-kind aquaculture-focused development in Pakistan, combining commercial seafood production with modern business park infrastructure. The project aligns with broader regional efforts to diversify land use and promote sustainable agriculture and aquaculture practices in Punjab. This transformation illustrates a growing trend of repurposing land previously allocated for industry, particularly in areas where environmental and groundwater conditions limit conventional development. The initiative is expected to stimulate both local economic activity and Pakistan’s seafood exports in the coming years.

Pattoki: District Reporter Sadaf Arshad | ReNews Pakistan
Under the initial boundary delineation of the Municipal Committee Pattoki, several areas have been officially included, notably Chak 19, Chak 35, and Old Pattoki. The move is intended to facilitate better administrative management, ensure the efficient delivery of urban services, and organize municipal affairs more effectively. According to the preliminary map released by the Municipal Committee, government lands, union council boundaries, and residential and agricultural areas have been clearly demarcated. The included Chaks and older parts of Pattoki have been assigned specific administrative jurisdictions to manage municipal services, urban planning, and land disputes efficiently. The Municipal Committee Pattoki has also continued operations against illegal occupations and encroachments within its limits. In December 2025, unauthorized shops and other encroachments were removed, and citizens were instructed to comply with regulations and respect government land. The Punjab government’s initiative to define initial municipal boundaries aims to reduce land-related disputes and enable more effective urban management. Chak 19, Chak 35, and Old Pattoki are included in the initial boundaries of Municipal Committee Pattoki. Actions against encroachments continue under the designated legal jurisdiction. Official boundary maps are not publicly accessible but are maintained by the Municipal Committee and LG&CD Punjab.

Kasur: District Reporter Sadaf Arshad | ReNews Pakistan
The Lahore Development Authority LDA has intensified enforcement operations against illegal housing schemes and unauthorised land subdivisions, particularly in Pattoki and Kot Radha Kishan. Investigations have revealed that several unlawful projects were operating in these areas, where residential plots were being sold without LDA approval, exposing citizens to serious risks of fraud. Among the identified projects are Sheraz Town, Khursheed Garden and Al Rehman City near Pattoki, as well as illegal subdivisions near Prem Nagar Railway Station and Madina Garden in Kot Radha Kishan. The LDA has reiterated that the subdivision, sale or advertisement of land without prior approval is illegal under the LDA Act 1975. Notices have been issued to the relevant operators, and legal proceedings are under way to protect citizens from fraudulent practices. Unapproved schemes typically lack basic facilities such as roads, sewerage systems and other essential infrastructure, which can lead to significant legal and practical difficulties for buyers. Teams from the Town Planning and Private Housing Schemes directorates conducted targeted operations in Pattoki and Kot Radha Kishan. These actions included the sealing of illegal offices, issuance of official notices and documentation of regulatory violations. Citizens have been strongly advised to invest only in LDA approved housing societies and verified land subdivisions. The LDA has urged prospective buyers and investors in Pattoki, Kot Radha Kishan and surrounding areas to verify approvals before purchasing any plot, avoid advertisements or offers related to unapproved schemes, and ensure the presence of all required legal documentation, including the no objection certificate. These measures aim to regulate urban development in rapidly growing districts and safeguard the public from illegal practices and financial fraud.