The Punjab government has officially approved a plan to divide Lahore into two separate administrative districts, aiming to improve governance and service delivery in Pakistan’s largest city.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has given her approval to the proposal, with formal endorsement expected during the upcoming provincial cabinet meeting.
📅 Implementation to Begin Next Month
According to government sources:
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Cabinet approval will be granted in the next meeting
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Administrative restructuring will begin next month
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A follow-up review meeting is scheduled for the second week of February
Relevant departments have been instructed to finalize preparations without delay.
🏛️ Separate Administrative Setup
Once the division is implemented:
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Each district will have its own Deputy Commissioner
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Separate police command structures will be established
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Independent municipal systems will operate in both districts
Officials say this will reduce administrative pressure and improve efficiency.
🚦 Reasons Behind the Decision
The government believes Lahore’s growing population and expanding urban challenges made the move unavoidable.
The new structure is expected to help tackle:
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Traffic congestion
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Encroachments
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Municipal service delays
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Inefficient complaint resolution
🗣️ CM: Decision Is Administrative, Not Political
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz clarified that the decision is purely administrative and has no political motivation.
She said the goal is to:
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Improve governance
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Ensure faster response to public complaints
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Enhance overall service delivery
👥 Expected Public Benefits
Officials expect the two-district system to:
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Speed up complaint handling
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Strengthen monitoring of civic services
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Improve coordination among departments
The Punjab government has described the move as a key step in urban governance reforms.
