Lahore diplomatic enclave plan advances, with US a...

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•   LAHORE:  The Punjab government is advancing plans for a 374-kanal Diplomatic Enclave at Bab-e-Pakistan under the Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab) Bab District project, with the proposed development intended to accommodate foreign diplomatic missions, including those of the United States and China.
• According to an official handout, the enclave is being developed to provide dedicated facilities for diplomatic missions while promoting international cooperation, economic engagement and investment in Punjab.
• Earlier relocation plans faced delays The proposed development follows earlier efforts to relocate the US diplomatic facility from the congested Mall Road area to a purpose-built site outside central Lahore.

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LAHORE:  The Punjab government is advancing plans for a 374-kanal Diplomatic Enclave at Bab-e-Pakistan under the Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab) Bab District project, with the proposed development intended to accommodate foreign diplomatic missions, including those of the United States and China.

CBD Punjab Chief Executive Officer Imran Amin recently visited the site to review clearing operations and progress on the master plan. According to an official handout, the enclave is being developed to provide dedicated facilities for diplomatic missions while promoting international cooperation, economic engagement and investment in Punjab.

According to figures cited by sources familiar with the proposed allocation, approximately 120 kanals have been earmarked for the United States, while 65 kanals are proposed for China. The remaining area of around 189 kanals could accommodate other diplomatic missions, including those of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and the United Arab Emirates.