LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has started the scrutiny of Expression of Interests (EOIs) filed by firms interested in preparing the new Lahore Master Plan 2050. In this connection, an LDA's sub-committee held its first meeting here on Saturday to review documents of the firms.

"After reviewing the documents in the light of the criteria set for scrutiny, the sub-committee will furnish its recommendations to the consultant selection committee. Terms of references and request for proposals will be issued to the firms that meet the standards later," said the LDA's spokesperson.

Moreover, for the completion of development projects, the process of listing contractors has started. Chief Engineer Habib-ul-Haq Randhawa invited applications from civil, electrical and mechanical contractors for this purpose till August 25. Also, the chief engineer halted the ongoing construction work on two roads due to slow pace of work and directed the officials concerned to issue new tenders at the earliest for the completion of the remaining work.

Meanwhile, LDA Director General Ahmed Aziz Tarar issued transfer orders of three officers. Muhammad Amir Nazir (PMS Grade 18) has been posted as Director Land Acquisition. Moreover, Estate Officer Jahangir Iqbal (in Directorate of Estate Management II) was relieved of its duty and asked to report to the Wasa Managing Director. He was replaced by Assistant Director Shabir Ahmed (in Directorate of Land Development II).

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