| Lahore: The Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi bench is set to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) regarding the destruction of farmable land by the mushroom growth of the illegal and unlawful housing schemes in Rawalpindi, news sources reported on February 10.
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The citizen’s PLI argued that the sustainability and security of millions of people’s food supply are being jeopardized by the illegal and unchecked growth of illegal housing schemes. In his petition, the litigant expressed his concern over the regulatory agencies and the affected quarter’s apparent inaction in stopping the construction of unauthorized housing projects on arable land. After listening to the opening argument, the LHC bench issued an order directing the additional advocate general to submit paragraph-by-paragraph comments and a comprehensive report from the Punjab Secretary of Local Government and Community Development and the DG of PHATPA by February 22, 2023.
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It is crucial to remember that Pakistan is experiencing severe shortages of food, including wheat, rice, and other products. According to a recent report, Pakistan is currently ranked seventh in the world for cotton production, down from fourth place previously. The government has begun developing master plans for all major cities, but they have not yet been put into action. |
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