The government has announced a complete ban on unplanned urban development that violates district master plans.
During a recent meeting at the Housing Department, officials decided that all future approvals for private housing societies will strictly follow district master plans.
According to a departmental spokesperson, it is the duty of the concerned authorities to carry out thorough scrutiny before approving any new housing scheme. He warned that ignoring master plans leads to the destruction of green spaces and uncontrolled urban sprawl.
The spokesperson added that comprehensive measures are being taken to regulate private housing societies across the province. He said enforcing these new rules will help preserve green zones, cut down smog, and reduce environmental pollution.
“The safety of people’s lives and property, along with environmental improvement, remains the government’s top priority,” he emphasized.
Contract Terminated at Lahore Railway Station
Meanwhile, Pakistan Railways has scrapped a 25-year-old contract for coolie, luggage, and parcel handling services at the Lahore Railway Station. The station manager will now oversee these operations directly.
With the contract’s termination, railway porters will no longer have to pay commissions to contractors, marking a major relief for workers.
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Very good step taken!! that was ignored in past therefore facing problems of pollution today.
Take corrective actions today with all the sincerity that will pay in future in the firm of healthy Air Quality Index of the cities.
Not only this but also industrial smoke emissions, brick kiln, old vehicles and etc.
Yes this is really a great step however we have to see at which level it’s implemented.
Society or non society for every 100 homes one ground , water tube well , parking system and green zone should be must .. dont approved any plot where owner refuse to give these land plus flats should be build with underground parking facilities ..lastly no road should be allowed to have Market on side ..markaz like system should ne built a cross punjab … Every rural and unplanned development have one major issues main is road is encroached due to market..market should never be built on main road .