The Lahore Development Authority has intensified its operations against unauthorized housing schemes and commercial properties across Lahore. In a series of raids reported in mid-2026, the authority sealed dozens of sites and demolished illegal structures, boundary walls, and sewerage systems. The action targeted 13 illegal schemes in areas including BRP Canal Road, Manawa Police Station, and Bheni Road. This crackdown is part of a broader effort to regulate urban development and protect citizens from fraudulent real estate practices.

LDA City Lahore, the authority's flagship housing project, is witnessing significant on-ground progress. As of early to mid-2026, infrastructure development is advancing rapidly, with roads fully paved, sewerage systems completed, and electrification work in its final stages in many blocks. The project's strategic connectivity is being enhanced, notably with the Neelum Road underpass construction progressing swiftly. Furthermore, a major sewage treatment plant on the Hudiara Drain has been approved to address environmental challenges for LDA City and neighboring areas. Multiple blocks, including H, G, and J, are nearing or have received possession, with active construction visible.

The LDA has announced its fifth computerized balloting for the sale of fully developed residential and commercial plots in various schemes, including LDA City, Johar Town, and Allama Iqbal Town. The balloting is scheduled for 24 February 2026, with applications accepted from 1 April to 11 May 2026. Successful allottees will be offered plots on a three-year easy installment plan. This initiative is part of LDA's ongoing efforts to provide regulated housing options.

The long-planned extension of the LDA Avenue One housing scheme faces significant delays and uncertainty. As of mid-2026, development work has slowed down, and the project's priority within the authority has diminished. The PC-I for development works has been returned by the governing body, and possession for allottees in blocks K and L remains pending. Residents of existing sectors continue to face civic issues like lack of gas pipelines and water supply, relying on underground pumps.

The Punjab government, through Information Minister Azma Bokhari, has approved the master plan for Journalists Housing Colony Phase II. The project will provide 3,200 five-marla plots for journalists, featuring schools, wide roads, parks, and commercial areas. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is expected to distribute allotment letters in February 2026. An advance payment of Rs 400 million has been made to RUDA for land acquisition.