Lahore High Court Strikes Down Faisalabad Master Plan Due to Missing EIA
What happened
The Lahore High Court intervened regarding the master plan for Faisalabad, which was originally approved by the FDA Board of Governors in December 2022. The Court struck down the plan after finding that the necessary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) had not been obtained before its finalization. The LHC subsequently directed the FDA to secure a fresh EIA report from the Environment Department, a request made on March 26, 2024. The FDA filed an intra-court appeal against this ruling, which was dismissed on September 15, 2025.
From tribune.com.pk
Why it matters
Experts have noted that the master plan is a crucial document for the city's future economic and urban development. The court's actions have placed the plan in limbo, creating uncertainty regarding the long-term development framework for the area. The matter involves the potential future of the city's development under the FDA's purview.
From tribune.com.pk
Who's involved
- FDAFaisalabad Development Authority whose master plan was challenged and whose future development is impacted.
- Lahore High CourtProvincial Court House of Punjab that intervened in the matter of the FDA's master plan.
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The entities involved
- FDA
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Lahore High Court
Provincial Court House of Punjab, Pakistan