Two major real estate projects with connections to the 'Sultan' name have announced significant construction milestones in the Lahore region. Pak Valley Housing Scheme has declared that on-ground plots are now available for sale in its Sultan Block, offering 3 and 5 Marla units with a 30% down payment and instant possession. Separately, Lake City Townhouses held a ground-breaking ceremony for its large-scale project, attended by notable figures including Sultan Gohar Ejaz, signaling the start of vertical construction.

A student named Awais Sultan died after falling from a building at the University of Lahore (UOL) in December 2025, in an incident investigated as a suspected suicide. The tragedy caused shock on campus and sparked widespread public and institutional criticism. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan labeled it a reflection of systemic failures, criticizing rigid academic policies, lack of mental health support, and the commercialization of education. Social media comments alleged the student was a topper who was failed by a strict attendance policy.

A 14-year-old Christian boy, Shamraiz Masih, from Sultan Town in Sargodha, was allegedly forcibly converted to Islam by his Muslim employer in July 2025. The employer is accused of keeping the boy in illegal custody and preventing his family from seeing him. The case involved legal maneuvers, including recording the minor's statement in a Lahore court under a Muslim name. The incident was condemned in the Punjab Provincial Assembly, highlighting the rare but serious issue of forced conversions of boys in Pakistan.