Punjab government approves new development projects for district judiciary

LAHORE: The Punjab government has given approval for a series of development projects aimed at enhancing the infrastructure of the district judiciary, according to an official statement.

The decision was made during a meeting of the Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP), which was chaired by Chairman Planning & Development Board Iftikhar Ali Sahoo. The meeting reviewed and sanctioned several schemes focused on the uplift of judicial complexes and court buildings across various districts of Punjab.

According to the official statement, the approved projects include the construction and rehabilitation of judicial complexes, courtrooms, and related facilities. These initiatives are part of the government’s ongoing efforts to improve the working environment for judicial officers and staff, as well as to facilitate litigants.

Chairman Iftikhar Ali Sahoo emphasized the importance of modernizing judicial infrastructure to ensure efficient dispensation of justice. He stated, "The government is committed to providing better facilities to the judiciary so that justice can be delivered in a timely and effective manner."

The statement further noted that the development projects are expected to address longstanding issues related to inadequate facilities and overcrowding in existing court buildings. The government aims to complete these projects within the stipulated timelines to bring tangible improvements to the judicial system at the district level.

Details regarding the specific locations and budget allocations for each project were not disclosed in the statement.