Punjab considers banning property transfers in LHR’s illegal housing schemes
17-10-2024
Lahore: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has initiated a thorough examination of illegal housing schemes in Lahore, proposing a ban on the sale of plot files associated with these developments. The news was published in an article on October 16. Read: Gulberg, 5 other LDA schemes set for transformation under Smart City project As per details, during a special meeting convened to address this pressing issue, the CM directed the Director General of the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) to compile a comprehensive report within the next 15 days. In addition to tackling illegal housing practices, the Chief Minister called upon development institutions to devise a detailed plan for repairing the numerous potholes plaguing Lahore’s roadways. The “LDA Development and CM Initiative” was also scrutinized in this meeting, highlighting the government’s commitment to improving urban infrastructure. Among those present at the meeting were Senator Pervez Rashid, Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Azma Zahid Bokhari, Vice Chairman of the LDA Mian Marghub Ahmed, MPA Sania Ashiq, Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary to the CM, Secretary of Housing, DG LDA, and other relevant officials.