Lahore Division

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has digitally inaugurated Nestlé’s biomass steam plant at its Sheikhupura factory as part of efforts to combat environmental pollution and smog across the province.
The state of the art facility has been established with an investment of approximately $4.5 million.
Officials said the environment friendly project would provide a sustainable alternative to the burning of crop residue and promote energy generation through the efficient use of agricultural waste.
The plant will use nearly 72,000 tonnes of agricultural residue as fuel every year and has the capacity to produce 30 tonnes of steam per hour.
The project is expected to generate annual fuel savings of around $2.15 million while reducing carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 24,345 tonnes per year. The biomass steam plant forms an important part of Nestlé’s environmental sustainability programme.
By discouraging the open burning of crop residue, the project is expected to help improve air quality and support efforts to reduce smog.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz was also given a detailed briefing on Nestlé’s operations in Pakistan and its environmental initiatives.
She appreciated the company’s public service and environmental efforts, describing the biomass steam plant as a notable example of circular economy practices and renewable energy development in Pakistan.
The chief minister said the initiative was fully aligned with the Punjab government’s priorities of environmental protection, cleaner air and sustainable industrial development.
She added that the provincial government would continue to extend full support for climate improvement initiatives and that its doors remained open to Nestlé and all other organisations working for environmental protection and sustainable development.

Lahore : ReNews Pakistan
Acting on the directives of Director General Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Tahir Farooq, the LDA Town Planning Wing carried out a large-scale enforcement operation against illegal commercial activities and commercial fee defaulters in various LDA-controlled areas of Lahore, sealing a total of 112 properties.
The operation was conducted under the supervision of Chief Town Planner I Asad uz Zaman and covered several major localities, including Gulberg, Faisal Town, Samanabad, Gujjarpura, Poonch Road and Allama Iqbal Town.
According to the LDA, 28 properties in Gulberg and Faisal Town were sealed for the unauthorised commercial use of residential buildings. In Samanabad, Gujjarpura and Poonch Road, enforcement teams sealed 69 properties over illegal commercial use and the non-payment of commercialisation fees.
Meanwhile, during a separate recovery operation in Allama Iqbal Town, the authority sealed 15 additional properties belonging to commercial fee defaulters.
The sealed premises included a wide range of businesses and establishments, such as private schools, beauty salons, cafes, restaurants, food outlets, grocery stores, pharmacies, retail shops, car showrooms, offices and other commercial facilities operating in violation of LDA regulations.
The Lahore Development Authority stated that the ongoing campaign is part of its efforts to curb illegal commercialisation, improve urban planning compliance and ensure that all commercial property owners fulfil their legal obligations, including the payment of commercialisation charges.
Director General Tahir Farooq reaffirmed that indiscriminate action against illegal commercial buildings and commercial fee defaulters will continue across all LDA-controlled areas, stressing that no violations of planning regulations would be tolerated regardless of the nature of the business or its location.

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
DHA Lahore Phase X has become a major topic across Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms, where property dealers are publishing videos, investment guides and unofficial maps. However, a final official schedule for the project’s launch, booking, prices and balloting remains unclear.
Real estate pages are promoting Phase X as the “Future of Lahore” and presenting it as a major residential and long term investment opportunity. Several posts describe an integrated project offering modern housing, commercial districts, improved transport connections and green infrastructure.
A large number of posts claim that DHA Lahore may unveil Phase X or make an important announcement during August 2026. Some videos also refer to residential and commercial plots, a four year instalment plan and a possible ballot. Several posts, however, acknowledge that their projected dates remain subject to an official announcement by DHA Lahore.
While some real estate pages use phrases such as “officially announced” and “complete details revealed”, other detailed videos admit that the project’s confirmed location, prices, application dates, booking process and final ballot schedule have not yet been released by DHA Lahore.
DHA Lahore’s official website prominently carries a warning stating that the authority disowns advertisements, prices, instalment plans, booking offers and ballot details circulated through social media or unauthorised sources. It advises the public to rely only on information released through official DHA Lahore platforms.
At the time of review, the main notices displayed on the official website did not include a complete Phase X booking, pricing or ballot schedule. The website contained updates about existing projects, possession ceremonies, auctions and other activities, but no formal Phase X application form or payment plan was displayed in its current notices.
The volume of online discussion indicates strong investor interest in a possible new large scale DHA Lahore development. However, investing on the basis of unofficial maps, estimated prices or privately circulated booking offers could expose buyers to financial loss.
Potential investors should verify all information through DHA Lahore’s official website, verified social media accounts or authorised offices before paying money, submitting an application or purchasing a file. Until a formal announcement is issued, claims about an August launch, booking process or ballot should be treated as market expectations rather than confirmed information.