Punjab Embarks on Rs16.5bn Beautification Drive Across 39 Districts
— November 2, 2025
LAHORE (AIA) The Punjab government has launched a massive beautification project, worth Rs16.5 billion, aimed at transforming the province’s cities. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the project, which involves 132 beautification schemes in 39 districts. Work has already begun on 122 schemes, with a focus on improving infrastructure, roads, and markets. The project also includes a strict ban on wall chalking and the removal of encroachments to enhance the aesthetic appeal of cities.