Lahore Updates

Lahore is set to unveil its first-ever floating restaurant on the Lahore Canal near Harbanspura, a project worth Rs. 350 million, funded by the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA).

This unique floating dining experience will be complemented by cafes, seating areas, and play zones for children, making it an exciting recreational hub. Three firms—Babar & Co, HRD Construction, and Riyaz Enterprises—have been shortlisted for the construction of this innovative project.

Alongside the floating restaurant, PHA plans to revamp an underused picnic site, creating a vibrant destination for families and tourists. This initiative promises to transform the canal area into a popular leisure spot for locals and visitors alike


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Conservation work is underway at the 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗹𝗶 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗯, led by Walled City Lahore Authority.














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Lahore Airport Extension

In collaboration with the Civil Aviation Authority, Pakistan Airports Authority, and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), work on the new terminal at the Allama Iqbal International Airport is well underway. The initiative aims to enhance the passenger experience and reduce growing congestion at one of Pakistan’s busiest airports.

After the upgrade, it will further expand Pakistan’s external connections, create local employment opportunities, and boost regional development—an important addition to Lahore Airport’s infrastructure and operational capacity.

Expected to be completed by September 2026, the project will significantly improve the airport’s capabilities. This includes a sixfold increase in immigration counters and a threefold expansion in baggage handling capacity. Other key features will be increasing departure immigration counters from 10 to 64, arrival immigration counters from 18 to 80, and security checks from 4 to 8.

According to details, check-in counters will rise from 25 to 67, customs inspection points from 12 to 24, passenger boarding bridges from 4 to 6, and baggage conveyor belts from 2 to 6. Once completed, a CCECC official said, the terminal will be able to handle over 12 million passengers annually, significantly easing congestion and reducing long wait times. The official added that the terminal expansion plan aims to accommodate rising travel demand for the next 15 to 20 years.
 
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Under Construction Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital Lahore. Where level-three & level-four patients will also be treated free of charge.

- 3 Pediatric Oncology
- Operation Theaters
- 10 Radiation Therapy Bunkers
- ICU
- 30 Bed Emergency Ward
- Bone Marrow Centre
- Cancer Care Clinics

The first phase of the Hospital to be Completed by October 2025

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Update: Finishing work in progress in Tollinton Market Lahore.

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Country's first electric tram arrives​


Pilot project of service planned along Canal Road

Imran Adnan
July 23, 2025

Lahore is set to see electric trams on its roads, marking a new milestone following the Metro Bus, Orange Line Metro Train, Speedo feeder buses, and Electro Green buses.

The first electric tram, imported from China, has arrived in the city and is currently being assembled at the Ali Town Depot.

Officials said the tram, designed to operate without a conventional rail track, will initially run as a pilot project along the Canal Road. A demonstration for senior government officials and transport specialists is expected in the first or second week of August at the Lahore Expo Centre.

The state-of-the-art tram consists of three interconnected compartments and can carry more than 200 passengers. Fully electric, it can travel up to 27 kilometres on a 10-minute charge. Although capable of autonomous operation through a digital navigation system, it will be manually operated by drivers in Pakistan due to safety considerations. The vehicle is equipped with steering controls and is designed to operate alongside regular traffic without requiring significant infrastructure changes.

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"This is the latest technology, recently introduced in cities like Abu Dhabi and two Chinese urban centres, and soon to begin operations in Budapest," said Punjab Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan. "We are optimistic that Lahore and Gujranwala will see this service before Budapest."

The minister added that the tram would operate along the Canal Road corridor, from Thokar Niaz Baig to Harbanspura, during the trial phase. Authorities will monitor the tram's interaction with existing traffic and assess whether a dedicated lane is necessary. However, constructing such a lane could involve cutting trees and road expansion — options the government aims to avoid to keep project costs under control. A test run is also proposed for Main Boulevard, Gulberg.

If successful, the tram system may be expanded to other cities, including Faisalabad and Gujranwala, during the current fiscal year.

The initiative is part of Punjab's five-year transport modernisation strategy approved earlier this year. At a February meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, officials outlined plans for an Automated Rapid Transit (ART) system, a cutting-edge, trackless electric bus network modelled after systems already operational in Abu Dhabi, Malaysia, and Qatar.

The ART vehicles will feature three coaches, accommodating up to 300 passengers, with onboard Wi-Fi, CCTV surveillance, and rapid charging capabilities at solar-powered smart stations. The system is designed to reduce the need for specialised tracks, making it cost-efficient and space-saving.

"The goal is to introduce modern public transportation not just in major urban centres, but also in smaller cities across Punjab," said the CM. "This initiative will improve quality of life and reduce disparities across the province."

The ART system is expected to be rolled out in 10 cities over three phases, beginning with Lahore, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala.
 
Under Construction Pearl One Courtyard 2 Tower (45 Floors) at Bahria Town Lahore.

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Work in progress at Neela Gumbad Square, Lahore!.

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Work in progress at Neela Gumbad Square, Lahore!.

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