Punjab Province

Rawalpindi | ReNews Pakistan
Traders and business representatives have urged the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) to allocate additional commercial and industrial land along the Rawalpindi Ring Road corridor, saying that proper zoning is essential to promote investment, trade and long-term economic activity in the region.
The demand was raised during a meeting on land use planning for areas along the Rawalpindi Ring Road, held at the RDA headquarters on Wednesday. The meeting was convened on the directions of Commissioner Rawalpindi and RDA Director General Engineer Amir Khattak.
RDA Additional Director General Masood Ahmad Bukhari chaired the meeting, which was attended by senior officials, including the Chief Planner of RDA, representatives of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Deputy Director of Local Government, and the Chief Executive Officer of Health Rawalpindi.
According to an RDA press release, the participants were briefed in detail about the decisions taken during the previous meeting held on May 15, 2026. The forum reviewed priority areas identified for land acquisition in different blocks and discussed the responsibilities of relevant departments for implementing the proposed land use plan.
Representatives of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry stressed that appropriate commercial and industrial zoning along the Ring Road corridor would play a key role in supporting business activity, attracting investment and creating employment opportunities. They called for additional commercial land to be included in the plan to meet future economic needs.
RDA officials informed the meeting that sufficient commercial and industrial areas had already been incorporated into the proposed plan. They said the planning framework was designed to support sustainable regional development while ensuring organized growth along the Ring Road corridor.
The Deputy Director of Local Government and the CEO of Health Rawalpindi appreciated the planning efforts and praised RDA’s work on the project. Participants also assured their cooperation for the successful implementation of the proposed land use strategy.
The Deputy Director of Local Government further said that the proposed plan would be shared with relevant tehsil councils to seek their feedback and recommendations. Officials said this step would help make the planning process more consultative and inclusive.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks, as all stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to coordinated planning and sustainable development along the Rawalpindi Ring Road corridor.

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
The Lahore Development Authority (LDA ) has taken a major decision to curb property fraud and illegal transactions. From July 1, 2026, the sale and purchase of property will be made fully digital.
In all housing schemes falling within the jurisdiction of the LDA, property transactions will now be possible only through the property certificate issued by the Punjab Land Records Authority. Without this certificate, no sale or purchase will be legally recognized.
According to the notification, legal action under the LDA Act 1975 will be taken from July 1, 2026, against any transaction carried out without a property certificate.
LDA officials said citizens will be able to obtain property certificates from the Punjab Land Records Authority to legally secure their plots and properties. The certificate will also carry a QR code, allowing all details related to the property to be accessed with a single click.
Under the decision, the sale and purchase of files within LDA limits will be completely abolished. All private housing schemes will be required to transfer their records to the Punjab Land Records Authority’s Housing Societies Management System by June 30.
The LDA director general said private housing schemes will be able to issue green certificates and registrations themselves through the digital portal, while their system is being integrated in line with the powers of the sub-registrar.

Lahore: [Riaz Hussain ReNews Pakistan]
The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has accelerated measures to make the land acquisition process in LDA City easier, more transparent and more convenient for citizens. DG LDA Tahir Farooq, along with DG Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA) Ikram ul Haq and DC Lahore Ali Ejaz, visited LDA City, where they reviewed the land acquisition process for Mouza Toor Warraich.
During the visit, DG LDA and DC Lahore inspected the one-window cell established in LDA City and met citizens present there. Both officers asked citizens about the issues they were facing in the land acquisition process and directed the relevant staff to ensure immediate guidance and assistance for them.
DG LDA Tahir Farooq said that the land acquisition procedure was being further simplified with the support of PLRA and revenue staff. He said citizens would be fully guided and assisted at every stage, from the availability of records to the payment process, so that they do not face unnecessary difficulties.
DC Lahore Ali Ejaz said that revenue and LDA staff would remain available at the one-window cell during office hours. DG PLRA Ikram ul Haq said that digital land records were being used to facilitate citizens and ensure transparency.
Later, DG LDA, DG PLRA and DC Lahore also chaired a meeting related to land acquisition. Representatives of LDA, revenue officers, the Ring Road Authority, C&W and other relevant departments attended the meeting.
The meeting reviewed in detail the measures being taken to make the required record, documentation and payment process for land acquisition digital and easier.
During the briefing, it was informed that representatives of all departments related to the required record would be available at the one-window cell, after which citizens would not have to visit different departments to obtain documents.
The Additional Deputy Commissioner Revenue and Director LAC briefed the meeting on the land acquisition process, availability of records and facilities being provided to citizens.