{
  "id": 5211866,
  "title": "RUDA allots 20-kanal hospital plot in Chaharbagh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/ruda-allots-20-kanal-hospital-plot-in-chaharbagh",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-03T00:39:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437630/ruda-allots-20-kanal-hospital-plot-in-chaharbagh"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Wednesday, the Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) conducted a ballot for the allocation of a 20-kanal hospital plot situated in Chaharbagh Phase-I, Lahore. Chief guest Khawaja Salman Rafique, Punjab Health Minister, alongside RUDA CEO Imran Amin and COO Mansoor Janjua, along with other senior RUDA officials, attended the event. Amin and Janjua presented the initiative and the transparent process for the plot's allocation to the Minister.\n\nAfter a thorough evaluation and selection process, seven hospitals were shortlisted to compete for the 20-kanal plot. The final selection, executed through the Punjab Information Technology Board's (PITB) computerized balloting system, awarded the plot to Sahara for Life Trust. The Minister commended RUDA's transparent and tech-driven approach in the plot's allocation, stressing the significance of building modern healthcare facilities to cater to the increasing population's demands. RUDA's leadership emphasized that providing dedicated healthcare services is a vital element of their development strategy.\n\nThe hospital's establishment in Chaharbagh Phase-I is anticipated to substantially enhance access to high-quality healthcare for local residents and surrounding communities. The transparent balloting process, facilitated by PITB, underscores RUDA's dedication to merit, transparency, accountability, and technology utilization in public development projects, the report added.",
  "summary": "LAHORE: The Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) on Wednesday held a ballot for the allotment of a 20-kanal hospital plot located in Chaharbagh Phase-I. Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique was the chief guest on this occasion, while RUDA CEO Imran Amin, COO Mansoor Janjua and senior officials of RUDA were also present. On this occasion, RUDA CEO Imran Amin and COO Mansoor Janjua…",
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}