LAHORE: Lahore is set to undergo a major administrative change as Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved, in principle, a plan to divide the city into two separate districts.
The decision aims to reduce administrative burden and improve public service delivery in the provincial capital. The approval was given during a high-level meeting.
According to the plan, the new administrative structure will be implemented after the Basant festival. Each district will have its own deputy commissioner, police setup and municipal system. This is expected to make governance more effective and bring administration closer to the public.
The division will also change Lahore’s administrative boundaries to improve civic services. Officials say issues such as traffic management, illegal encroachments and municipal complaints will be handled more efficiently under the two-district system.
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The Punjab government noted that Lahore’s large population made the division necessary to ensure quicker response to public complaints.
The chief minister directed all concerned departments to complete preparations for the new setup without delay. A follow-up meeting has been scheduled for February 9 to finalise remaining matters.
Maryam Nawaz said the decision was taken purely for administrative reasons and has no political motive. She said the move would improve public convenience, speed up service delivery and strengthen the complaint redressal system.
She added that the division of Lahore is part of a wider plan to introduce modern and efficient governance models in major cities of Punjab. The chief minister said providing relief to citizens and ensuring transparent governance remain the government’s top priorities.
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