Recent reports highlight public outrage and allegations of corruption concerning the parking facilities managed by the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) along Mehal Avenue. The LDA has been accused of mismanagement, with claims that parking operations are controlled by a mafia, sparking calls for greater transparency and accountability in the area's administration.

Significant urban development is underway near Mehal Avenue, primarily focused on the Data Darbar expansion and Bhatti Chowk Underpass project. This mega-project involves large-scale demolition, construction of underground pathways for pilgrims, and a major redesign of Bhatti Chowk to alleviate traffic congestion. While not directly on Mehal Avenue, these transformations in the connected Rang Mahal and Walled City areas are part of broader Lahore development plans that impact the surrounding commercial corridors.

Law enforcement activity has intensified in the Rang Mahal neighborhood adjacent to Mehal Avenue. A Joint Investigation Team (JIT) conducted a search at a residence in Rang Mahal following a court's rejection of interim bail for a suspect, Ameer Fateh, in connection with the Javed Butt murder case. This highlights ongoing security concerns and investigative actions in the district.