Punjab Province

Lahore : ReNews Pakistan
Director General Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Tahir Farooq visited various points along Ferozepur Road and inspected ongoing beautification, revamping, repair and rehabilitation works at the Abdul Sattar Edhi Underpass and Gajjumata Stop.
LDA Chief Engineer Israr Saeed, the project director and director of architecture briefed the DG on the progress of ongoing projects and the proposed designs for development works at different locations.
Tahir Farooq said the LDA was carrying out phased development and beautification works under an urban regeneration initiative covering around 15 kilometres on both sides of Ferozepur Road. The project envisages the gradual upgrading of the corridor from Canal Bank Road to the Ring Road.
He said the revamping plan would include road repair, rehabilitation and patchwork, along with improvements to urban facilities and road infrastructure. Footpaths and parking areas would be developed along the road, while seating spaces would also be created to improve public convenience.
The DG said the façades of commercial and other properties along Ferozepur Road would be improved, while signage would be upgraded to create a more organised and visually coherent corridor.
He further directed officials to utilise available spaces beneath flyovers and bridges by developing organised parking and seating areas. Encroachments, hanging wires and illegal signage would also be removed from different sections of the road.
During the visit, Tahir Farooq inspected the pilot revamping project underway at Gajjumata Stop and reviewed the pace and quality of work. He directed officials to ensure that development activities remain focused on public convenience, smooth traffic flow and improved urban aesthetics.
The LDA chief also directed officials to undertake traffic remodelling and improve parking arrangements outside hospitals along Ferozepur Road to address congestion and facilitate the movement of motorists and pedestrians.
He reviewed proposed designs for development works at various points along the corridor and directed officials to finalise the plans in line with practical requirements and ground realities.
According to LDA officials, the proposed urban regeneration of Ferozepur Road is aimed at improving road infrastructure, pedestrian facilities, parking, landscaping and the external appearance of commercial properties, while also addressing encroachments and unregulated signage along the major corridor.

Murree | Riaz Hussain, ReNews Pakistan
Managing Director of the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) Lahore, Ahmad Usman Javed, visited Murree and inspected various parks and ongoing development projects, directing authorities to complete the Bagh e Shaheedan Park project within the stipulated timeframe.
During his visit to the under-construction Bagh e Shaheedan Park, the PHA chief reviewed ongoing construction activities, physical and financial progress, and the facilities were developed at the site. Project Director Shafique Raza, Director Engineering Samavia and the contractor briefed him on the progress of the project.
Ahmad Usman Javed said Bagh e Shaheedan Park is being developed on 40 kanals of land at an estimated cost of Rs 521 million. The park will feature a food court, steak house, dancing fountain, tree pots and other recreational and public facilities for residents and tourists.
He said the project would include extensive horticultural work along with quality recreational facilities, providing visitors to Murree with additional opportunities for leisure and entertainment.
The PHA Managing Director directed the relevant authorities to ensure that construction work is completed within the stipulated period and that the quality of construction materials is not compromised. He stressed that construction speed must be matched by strict adherence to quality standards.
During the visit, Ahmad Usman Javed also inspected PIA Park Murree and the Botanical Garden Murree. He said PIA Park, spread over 17 kanals, had already been completed at a cost of Rs 300 million.
According to the PHA chief, the Botanical Garden Murree will further expand recreational opportunities in the area and provide residents and tourists with greater access to natural and landscaped spaces.
He also directed officials to maintain high standards of facilities, landscaping and horticulture across ongoing and completed park projects in Murree.

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (CBD Punjab) has opened Lahore Global Village in Johar Town for business activity, with premium retail shops and kiosks now available for lease.
CBD Punjab is marketing Lahore Global Village as a mixed lifestyle commercial destination designed to bring together retail, dining, entertainment and other commercial activities within a single development.
The authority has also announced an exclusive discount offer for prospective tenants, valid until October 15, 2026. The leasing campaign is aimed at attracting brands, dining establishments, retail outlets, entertainment businesses and lifestyle ventures to the development.
The launch of retail leasing marks a transition from the development phase toward active commercial occupancy and business activity. The project’s commercial performance will depend on its ability to attract tenants while generating sustained customer footfall and maintaining business activity over the longer term.
Prospective tenants are advised to obtain the latest leasing terms directly from CBD Punjab and verify rental rates, security deposit and advance payment requirements, maintenance charges, available shop and kiosk sizes, fit out conditions, permitted business categories, lease tenure and the exact terms of the discount offer ending October 15.
Located in Johar Town, Lahore Global Village is positioned within a significant residential, commercial and institutional corridor of the city, providing the development with access to an established urban market for retail and lifestyle businesses.