An alleged nexus between private middlemen and officials posted at Lahore’s land record centres has come to light, raising serious questions about compliance with court orders, revenue laws and standard operating procedures meant to ensure transparent service delivery. According to information, land record centres across the provincial capital are increasingly being run under the influence […]
Punjab tightens grip on bureaucracy with performance-based monitoring
The Punjab government has initiated a decisive shift in its approach to bureaucratic accountability, signalling an end to what officials describe as a long-standing culture of cosmetic reporting and limited field engagement. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has authorised a performance-based monitoring framework aimed at directly evaluating the on-ground effectiveness of senior and mid-level administrators […]
Land mafia defies authorities in Lahore
In a blatant defiance of government orders, the notorious land mafia has resumed the illegal construction of a commercial plaza in the Wahga Zone – just ten days after a partial demolition operation was carried out. The reconstruction began despite clear written directives from the Secretary Local Government Board and a formal order issued by […]
WCLA officials ‘fail’ to enforce implementation of building by-laws
A nine-storey commercial plaza-complete with three unauthorised basements-has sprung up in the heart of Shah Alam Chowk, openly flouting the very heritage-protection project that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched to cleanse the Walled City of encroachments and restore its Mughal-era grandeur. The Rs10 billion “Revival of Lahore” scheme, endorsed by former premier Nawaz Sharif […]
Land distribution, delayed justice — Punjab govt’s reforms, BOR’s litmus test
In recent weeks, the Punjab government has undertaken groundbreaking measures to expedite and streamline the process of agricultural land distribution and inheritance (known as Wandah). The Board of Revenue, Punjab Land Records Authority, and other relevant departments have been mobilized to ensure the swift and transparent execution of this initiative. The importance of these reforms […]
Shabbir Hussain Butt: A dedicated bureaucrat shaping Punjab’s administrative landscape
Shabbir Hussain Butt, a seasoned civil servant, has been making waves in Punjab’s administrative circles with his relentless commitment to governance and public service. Born on June 1 in the village of Ghattian, Sialkot, Butt’s academic journey took him through Government College Lahore, where he completed his F.Sc and graduation. He later earned an M.Sc. […]