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A decision has been made to increase machinery and human resources across the province to ensure the timely completion of the Punjab Development Plan.
According to sources, a key review meeting was held under the chairmanship of Punjab Housing Minister Bilal Yasin to assess the progress of ongoing WASA development projects.
During the briefing, Housing Secretary Noorul Amin Mengal and DG WASA Tayyab Farid informed the participants that, in the initial phase of the plan, modern WASA complexes will be established in 15 cities across the province.
The provincial minister directed all districts to immediately launch a de-silting campaign to improve drainage systems. He emphasized that, considering emergency conditions in 15 districts, all set targets must be completed within the stipulated timeframe.
Managing Directors of WASA from the 15 districts participated in the meeting via video link and shared updates on the progress of ongoing development work in their respective areas.

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More than Rs 22 billion has been collected so far in property tax across Punjab. The total property tax target for the province is set at Rs 33 billion, out of which Region B has been assigned a target of Rs 9 billion. According to the Excise and Taxation Department, inspectors and ETOs who fail to meet their targets will be removed from their positions.
Meanwhile, in the provincial capital Lahore, it has been decided to initiate strict action against major defaulters after April 10. Orders have been issued to seal 31,000 commercial properties.
Director Excise Ahmad Saeed stated that final notices had already been served to owners of commercial properties, but taxes were still not paid. All inspectors and ETOs have been directed to seal the properties of defaulters after April 10.
He further revealed that more than Rs 500 million in dues remain unpaid by defaulters. Along with sealing commercial properties, confiscation notices are also being issued to residential property tax defaulters.
According to Director Excise Ahmad Saeed, Region B has collected Rs 7 billion in property tax during the first nine months of the current fiscal year.

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Adviser to the Chief Minister of Punjab for Artificial Intelligence and Special Initiatives, Ali Dar, visited the Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (CBD Punjab), where he was received by CEO Imran Amin and COO Mansoor Janjua.
During the visit, Ali Dar chaired a high level meeting at CBD Quaid District and was given a comprehensive briefing on major ongoing projects, including CBD Quaid District, Bab e Pakistan, and Nawaz Sharif IT City. Officials outlined progress on infrastructure, planning, and investment opportunities tied to these flagship developments.
Speaking on the occasion, Ali Dar said that under the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Punjab is making significant strides in modern infrastructure and urban development. He noted that the projects are designed to enhance economic activity, attract foreign investment, and generate employment across the province.
He later visited key project sites to review development work firsthand, describing CBD Punjab as a “game changer” and the country’s first modern business district of its kind. He emphasized the role of smart infrastructure, sustainable planning, and public private partnerships in ensuring long term economic growth.
Ali Dar added that Nawaz Sharif IT City will play a crucial role in strengthening Pakistan’s digital economy, while the broader CBD initiatives offer a modern model of urban development. He reaffirmed that these projects will help improve Pakistan’s global image and contribute to a more sustainable and prosperous future.