Lahore: The Metropolitan Corporation Lahore (MC) has begun preparing proposals for the Building Bylaws 2020 — with the initiative aimed at contributing to the development of the city’s construction sector, particularly the development of high-rise buildings, a news source reported. The bylaws will be amended for various types of constructions, including low-rise, residential, industrial and commercial buildings — with additional provisions to secure the city’s green areas.
The Metropolitan Officers (MO) have been asked to submit their proposals on the matter. MO Planning Muzammil Ishtiaq also briefed a high level meeting of the MCL about the proposed building bylaws.
Speaking on the occasion, Isthiaq said that the bylaws need to be developed in order to achieve Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision for the country’s construction industry. He added that the bylaws will specifically focus on the construction of high-rise buildings and the development of green areas in the city. The MOs of all the other regions of city also attended the meeting.
