Punjab Province

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
The Office of the Punjab Ombudsman has provided significant financial relief exceeding Rs. 5.6 million to citizens affected by incorrect property tax challans issued by the Excise and Taxation Department.
According to an official spokesperson, several complaints were submitted to the Punjab Ombudsman Office, highlighting serious discrepancies in property records. These errors resulted in the issuance of faulty tax challans, causing undue financial burden on taxpayers.
Taking immediate notice of the matter, the Ombudsman directed the concerned authorities to conduct a transparent, merit-based review of all affected cases and ensure the correction of official property records. The Excise Department was further instructed to issue revised challans strictly in accordance with verified data.
Following these directives, the Punjab Excise and Taxation Department initiated a comprehensive rectification process, leading to the correction of erroneous challans across multiple cases.
As a result, affected citizens collectively received relief exceeding Rs. 5.6 million. Complainants appreciated the timely intervention of the Ombudsman, stating that swift administrative action not only resolved their grievances but also restored their confidence in the complaint redressal system.

Rawalpindi: ReNews Pakistan
The major remodeling project at Kachehry Chowk, one of the busiest areas in Rawalpindi, is nearing completion, with 80% of the work already finished.
According to officials from the Punjab Highways Department’s Rawalpindi office, work on the remaining 20% is progressing at a fast pace to ensure completion within the مقررہ timeline. Authorities stated that only 32 days are left for the project’s completion.
The project includes the construction of underpasses and flyovers at Katchehry Chowk, Iftikhar Janjua Chowk, and Jinnah Park Chowk. The main objective is to reduce traffic congestion and improve the flow of vehicles in the city.
Officials further stated that once completed, the project will significantly enhance traffic movement and provide relief to citizens facing daily commuting challenges.

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
A significant administrative reshuffle has been carried out in the Punjab Housing Department, resulting in key changes to several senior positions across the province.
According to official details, Zeeshan Gondal has been removed from the post of Deputy Managing Director (DMD), WASA Multan, and directed to report to the Directorate General, WASA Punjab.
In another development, Hafizullah Laghari, previously serving as DMD WASA Muzaffargarh, has been transferred and appointed as DMD WASA Multan.
The official notification regarding these transfers and postings was issued on the instructions of Punjab Housing Secretary Noor-ul-Amin Mengal. The move is aimed at improving institutional efficiency and strengthening administrative performance.