Sher Shah Colony is a residential neighbourhood located on Raiwind Road in Lahore. It was originally developed as a government-employees housing scheme under the Lahore Development Authority (LDA). The colony offers affordable plots and houses with basic utilities and is well-connected to commercial markets and industrial areas, providing a budget-friendly and secure environment.
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The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has instituted a daily load-shedding schedule for Sher Shah Colony due to a power shortfall. Residents experience power outages at multiple intervals: 00:15 to 01:15 AM, 03:15 to 04:15 AM, 06:15 to 07:15 AM, 06:15 to 07:15 PM, and 21:15 to 22:15 PM. This routine disruption impacts daily life and routines within the community.
The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) conducted a major operation, sealing 22 properties in Sher Shah Colony and the adjoining Aurangzeb Block of New Garden Town for illegal commercial use and non-payment of fees. Separately, the LDA Director General ordered the engineering wing to expedite uplift projects, including the upgradation of traffic signals at the Sher Shah Colony intersection on Raiwind Road, which is now in its final stages of completion.
As part of broader municipal sanitation efforts during Ramadan, dedicated cleaning teams from the Suthra Punjab Agency Lahore have been deployed and are operating in Sher Shah Colony. These operations include installing additional waste containers and deploying sanitation staff to ensure cleanliness at Ramadan 'Sahulat' bazaars and surrounding areas.
A resident of Sher Shah Colony has brought to the attention of Punjab's Chief Minister the longstanding and critical infrastructure deficiencies plaguing the area. With a population exceeding 30,000, the colony faces an acute shortage of clean drinking water and an inadequate sewerage system, resulting in contaminated water supply and frequent sewage overflow onto streets. The petition urgently requests the installation of new tube wells and the replacement of the antiquated sewerage network.
Prime location near Sher Shah Road and Raiwind Road, providing easy access to major areas, educational institutions, hospitals, and commercial centers.
Airbnb listings consistently receive near-perfect scores for cleanliness and comfort, with high average ratings such as 4.95 out of 5.
Well-laid roads, educational institutions, mosques, community centers, healthcare facilities, parks, and recreational spots available for residents.
Offers affordable housing options compared to central Lahore, with a variety of residential plots and houses at budget-friendly prices.
Peaceful, safe, and family-friendly atmosphere with a calm environment, ideal for raising children and away from the hustle and bustle of central Lahore.
Inadequate service delivery by Lahore Development Authority (LDA) and Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), along with poor educational facilities such as insufficient teaching staff in government schools.
Persistent problems include irregular water supply, sewage issues, delayed road repairs, and construction disruptions on the main road, leading to transportation difficulties.