In line with the vision and directions of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz, Additional Chief Secretary Punjab, Iftikhar Ali Sahoo, visited various key development projects of Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), to review the pace of ongoing construction activities and assess progress on major initiatives aimed at promoting modern urban development and investment in the province. Chief Operating Officer CBD Punjab, Brigadier (R) Mansoor Janjua, accompanied by the senior management team, welcomed the Additional Chief Secretary. The delegation included Senior Director Marketing Waseem Siddiq, Senior Director Project Management Asif Iqbal, and Senior Director Architecture Sameer Aftab Sial. During the visit, Additional Chief Secretary Punjab received a detailed briefing on the proposed Diplomatic Enclave at CBD Bab District, where he reviewed site preparation, cleaning operations, and ongoing development activities. He subsequently visited CBD Quaid District, where he was briefed on the commercial units of CBD Walk, including their current development status and progress. At Nawaz Sharif IT City (NSIT), the Additional Chief Secretary reviewed the ongoing development work, road infrastructure, civil works and the Celestia IT Tower project.Expressing his satisfaction over the pace of development, Iftikhar Ali Sahoo appreciated CBD Punjab’s efforts and stated, “The progress being made on these landmark projects reflects a strong commitment towards the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz. Such initiatives are essential for transforming Punjab’s urban landscape, strengthening infrastructure and creating new avenues for economic growth and investment. It is encouraging to see these projects moving forward with a clear focus on development and timely execution.” COO CBD Punjab, Brigadier (R) Mansoor Janjua, reaffirmed the authority’s commitment to delivering its projects in line with the Chief Minister’s vision. He stated, “CBD Punjab is committed to developing world-class infrastructure and modern urban destinations that will strengthen Punjab’s economic potential. Our teams are working in close coordination to maintain the pace of development, ensure quality standards, and achieve project milestones within their respective timelines.” Detailed technical, architectural, and development briefings were delivered by Senior Director Architecture Sameer Aftab Sial and Senior Director Project Management Asif Iqbal.The visit reflects the government’s continued focus on monitoring strategic development initiatives and accelerating Punjab’s journey towards modern, sustainable, and investment-driven urban growth.
