Punjab

Punjab approves special force to protect RUDA land from encroachments

Tamseela Akhtar

Oct 3, 2024 — 1 min read

LAHORE, Oct 03: Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, has approved the creation of a special police force to prevent illegal encroachments on land owned by the Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA).
During a high-level meeting chaired by CM Maryam Nawaz, the progress of ongoing RUDA projects was reviewed in detail. RUDA CEO Imran Amin provided a comprehensive briefing on the authority’s plans and initiatives.
The meeting also discussed collaboration with China and other international bodies to expedite the completion of RUDA projects. Special attention was given to advancing the international Twin City project, and CM Nawaz was updated on efforts to expand the forest area in RUDA from 20% to 35%.
In addition to approving the special police force, CM Maryam Nawaz ordered an immediate halt to illegal land sales in the RUDA area to protect the project’s integrity.
The meeting was attended by Senator Pervez Rasheed, Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Uzma Bukhari, along with the Chief Secretary, Secretary of Housing, and other officials.

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