Friends Colony
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Friends Colony is a government-planned residential neighborhood in the Samanabad area of Lahore. The colony consists mainly of low-rise, double-storey houses ranging from 2.5 to 5 Marla, with many modern homes built since 2018 featuring marble flooring and multiple amenities. Its central location on Multan Road and proximity to the Orange Train station make it a well-connected and affordable housing option in the city.
- Developer: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) as the overseeing body, with private builders like Rooha Real Estate contributing individual projects.
- Ideal For: Suitable for first-time homebuyers, small families, and investors seeking affordable and well-connected housing in Lahore.
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Latest Updates
Severe Waterlogging Disrupts Life in New Friends Colony, Lahore
Recent reports from Lahore indicate that the New Friends Colony in the Kanispora area has been suffering from severe water‑logging after blocked drainage lines overflowed. This has caused significant disruption to daily life for residents, prompting urgent calls for municipal repair work. The situation highlights ongoing infrastructure challenges in the locality.
Journalists Housing Colony Phase II Master Plan Approved
The master plan for Journalists Housing Colony Phase II in Lahore has been approved. The project, involving the Punjab Information Department and the Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA), will provide 3,200 five-marla plots for journalists. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif is expected to personally distribute allotment letters. An initial amount of Rs. 400 million has been paid to RUDA, and land acquisition is nearly complete.
Tragic Roof Collapse at Lahore Tutoring Center Kills 14 Children
A roof collapse at a tutoring center on the outskirts of Lahore resulted in the deaths of 14 children and left eight others injured. Police are investigating whether negligence during ongoing construction work caused the collapse. The building owner and others were arrested, with preliminary findings pointing to poor construction in an aging structure. Funerals for the victims, aged up to 14, were held.
Major Housing Scam Accused Arrested in UAE
The principal accused in the multi-billion-rupee Palm Vista Housing scam, Muhammad Qasim Khan, has been arrested in Abu Dhabi following an international manhunt. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore alleges the scam defrauded hundreds of citizens of over Rs 1.4 billion through fraudulent plots and illegal operations. The UAE has formally sought extradition documents. At least 295 people were affected by the fraud on Raiwind Road.
New Real Estate Developments and Housing Schemes Launched in Lahore
Several new real estate projects and housing schemes have been announced or launched in and around Lahore. These include developments by Greenland City Developers, RUDA's Chahar Bagh Greens, and ABS Developers' Pearl One Courtyard. Promotions highlight features like on-ground plots, easy installments, and proximity to key roads like Lahore Ring Road and Canal Road.
Literary Festivals Continue as Cultural Respite in Lahore
Literary festivals in Lahore, such as the Lahore Literary Festival, Faiz Mela, and Afkar e Taza ThinkFest, continue to serve as vital platforms for intellectual exchange and cultural engagement. These events attract authors and thinkers, though they face challenges like visa hurdles for international participants and a struggling local publishing industry. They are seen as temporary civic openings that sustain dialogue in a constrained environment.