CBD, local govt to jointly work for economic growth

By Our Correspondent
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May 21, 2025
The screenshot of a Facebook video released on Dec 29, 2023, shows the CBD sign erected while Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed Flyover was being inaugurated in Lahore. — Facebook/CBDPunjab

LAHORE:On the directions of the Punjab govt, the Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab) collaborated with the LG and Community Development Department, along with its Project Management Unit (PMU), to identify CBDs across various districts of Punjab.

Chief Operating Officer of CBD Punjab, Brig (R) Mansoor Janjua, lauds the collaboration, stating, ‘This joint effort underscores our dedication to building a progressive and sustainable urban future for Punjab. By partnering with the LG and PMU, we are working to identify and develop strategic locations that will act as catalysts for regional economic growth. ‘Our focus remains on ensuring that every new CBD is planned with precision, promotes inclusive development, and meets the dynamic needs of our communities.’ This forward-looking collaboration aligns CBD Punjab’s future expansion with the province’s long-term urban development and land-use planning goals. CBD Punjab contributes its technical expertise to support the identification of suitable sites for CBDs that meet strategic and economic objectives. The joint efforts between CBD Punjab, the Local Govt and PMU streamline the urban planning process across the province, ensuring business districts are developed in line with established provincial policies and planning frameworks.