Punjab Plans Rs. 4.23 Billion Luxury Apartments for Govt Officers

The Punjab government has unveiled plans to construct luxury residential apartments for government officials in Lahore, with an estimated cost of Rs. 4.23 billion. This ambitious project, outlined in the province's development budget for 2026-27, will occupy 60 kanals and one marla of government-owned land on Burki Road in Lahore Cantonment.

The Services and General Administration Department has proposed constructing 24 two-bedroom apartments spread across a main building featuring a basement, ground floor, and six more floors. The construction will cost more than Rs. 2.05 billion, with additional expenses including a rooftop gym, library, indoor games area, seminar room, executive lounge and café, amounting to over Rs.

547.2 million. Parking facilities for 164 cars and 47 motorcycles, along with a basement parking for 26 vehicles, have also been included. Other significant costs involve generators (exceeding Rs. 145.1 million), a solar power system (over Rs. 55.4 million), and external development works (Rs. 335.8 million). Furniture and gym equipment expenses are projected to be more than Rs.

152.1 million and Rs. 10 million, respectively. However, the Planning and Development Department has expressed concerns over the project's high cost and inefficiencies, such as the basement parking for 26 vehicles. The department is considering surface parking instead, as sufficient space is available on-site. The project, slated for a 24-month completion period, has been flagged for a review of spending on various components.