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What is CBD Punjab? Complete Guide (PCBDDA)
CBD Punjab is the brand of the Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), the Punjab government authority developing central business districts — flagship footprint: the former Walton Airport land in Lahore’s Gulberg/Walton area.
History
- February 2021: Authority formed (as LCBDDA — Lahore Central Business District Development Authority); CBD Lahore project launched 26 Feb 2021 (Dawn).
- ~August 2022: Renamed from LCBDDA to PCBDDA, reflecting a Punjab-wide mandate.
- 2023–2026: Core infrastructure delivery (Lahore Prime inaugurated Dec 2023), district expansion (NSIT City approved Mar 2024), new frontiers (CBD Potohar announced Jun 2026).
Accessed 2026-10-13 unless noted. Summaries are paraphrased from the linked public sources.
Published 2026-10-13.
Sources
Sources
- Dawn — CBD Lahore launch, 26 Feb 2021 — dawn.com
- The News — CM opens CBD Punjab project, Dec 2023 — thenews.com.pk
- Official homepage — cbdpunjab.gov.pk
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See also: CBD Punjab auctions, due-diligence checklist, location & connectivity.