LDA launches grand operation against illegal housing schemes, commercial properties

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 13th Jul, 2026) Acting on the directives of Director General Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Tahir Farooq,

the LDA carried out a grand operation against illegal housing schemes and unauthorized

commercial buildings across the city.

According to an LDA spokesperson, teams from the Directorate of Metropolitan Planning-IV launched

an operation against 14 illegal housing schemes, while Town Planning teams sealed 73 properties for

unauthorized commercial use.

During the operation on Manhala Road, Chhapa Village Road and Miraj Road, the LDA took action against illegal housing schemes including Al Kabir Garden, Ammar Avenue, Canal View Farms, Ayan City Phase-I, Ayan City Phase-II, Ali Garden, Grand Bazaar/Kashmir Garden, New Nathoki Abadi, Ahmed Garden, Pak Homes, Mughal Homes, Suleman City/Heaven City, Al Hammad Meadows, Royal Villas and BM Estate/Muhafiz City.

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The enforcement teams demolished roads, boundary walls, sewerage systems and other infrastructure developed within the illegal schemes and sealed their site offices.

Meanwhile, Metropolitan Planning-IV teams also conducted operations in Gulberg, Faisal Town, New Muslim Town, Samanabad and Allama Iqbal Town, sealing 73 commercial properties being used in violation of land-use regulations. These included 29 properties in Gulberg and Faisal Town, 29 in New Muslim Town and Samanabad, and 15 in Allama Iqbal Town.

The sealed properties comprised private schools, pharmacies, clinics, grocery stores, cafés, restaurants, food outlets, auto workshops, shops and offices.

The operation was supervised by Chief Metropolitan Planner and Chief Town Planner-I Asad uz Zaman.