Implementation of Lahore Development Plan reviewed

LAHORE : Lahore Deputy Commissioner Syed Musa Raza chairing a meeting here on Sunday reviewed the implementation of the Lahore Development Plan (LDP).

The meeting focused on enhancing transparency and accountability in city projects, in alignment with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s vision of eliminating corruption, favoritism, and kickbacks from the district’s administrative processes.

Senior officials including Chief Officer Metropolitan Corporation Lahore (MCL) Shahid Abbas Kathia, Additional Deputy Commissioner Finance and Planning Mudasar Nawaz and assistant commissioners attended the meeting.

A major highlight was the introduction of an e-tendering system, which officials believe will be a key tool in curbing corruption and favoritism by digitising the bidding process.

Training sessions are already underway to familiarise staff with the e-tendering process, and the first round of tenders is scheduled to open on November 8.The DC said that the LDP was a large-scale project aimed at revitalising Lahore’s streets, improving water supply, drainage, road repairs, and street lighting across various city zones.

Additionally, each zone will have independent disposal systems to ensure sustainable sewage management. The plan also includes third-party audits and consultations with environmental experts to ensure that all developments meet ecological and transparency standards, he added.

The DC said that city administration was making efforts to ensure sustainable urban development and public welfare, marking the start of a new era of transparent and responsible governance in Lahore.

The DC emphasized that there is no place for bribery, commissions, or undue influence in the government’s development agenda, aiming to set a precedent of integrity in public service.