Illegal conversion of agriculture land into urban farmhouses exposed in Lahore on May 5, 2025Despite clear directives from the Punjab government and policies of the Board of Revenue regarding the protection of agricultural land, a major land-use violation has surfaced on Sue Asal Road near Raiwind. Over 600 kanals of agricultural land have been encircled with boundary walls and repurposed for a housing scheme under the name “Urban Farmhouse.” […]
Punjab establishes Crime Control Dept to be headed by Sohail Chatha on April 6, 2025In a major initiative to counter the rising tide of heinous and organized crime in the province, the Punjab government has formally approved the establishment of the Crime Control Department (CCD) – a specialized investigative body under the provincial police structure. The newly-formed CCD will be headed by Additional Inspector General Sohail Zafar Chatha, a […]
Illegal constructions continue unabated in Lahore on November 29, 2024Despite strict directives from Punjab’s Secretary of Local Government, Mian Shakeel, and the firm stance of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, illegal constructions remain unchecked in the provincial capital. In a shocking development, 15 unlawful constructions in Lahore’s Wagah Zone have come to light, highlighting alleged collusion between government officials and property owners. Sources reveal […]
Staff shortage in Punjab LG dept leads to illegal constructions on November 19, 2024The Punjab Local Government’s Planning Branch has faced a persistent shortage of Building Inspectors, Assistant Zonal Planners (AZOPs), and Zonal Planners (ZOPs) from 2017 to 2024. This shortage has led to a significant increase in illegal constructions across the province, posing serious challenges to urban planning and development. Despite the appointment of several renowned and […]
BoR makes key decisions to modernize revenue process on November 1, 2024Under the chairmanship of Senior Member Board of Revenue Punjab, Mr. Nabeel Javed, multiple key decisions were made concerning the province’s land management and tax recovery strategies. Several high-level meetings included key officials such as Member Colonies Abdul Waheed Malik, Member Taxes Zaman Wattoo, Secretary S&C Rana Hameed, and other senior officers. Mr. Nabeel Javed […]
Police apathy stalls Lahore’s war on illegal constructions on September 30, 2024The ongoing crackdown on illegal constructions in Lahore has hit a major roadblock as the Metropolitan Corporation Lahore (MCL) planning officers have refused to continue operations citing the unavailability of police support. The MCL officials expressed concerns about their safety, stating they have been held hostage and faced violent confrontations during previous operations, leaving them […]