PCBDDA Advances Diplomatic Enclave Plans at CBD Bab District
The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority is accelerating preparations for a proposed Diplomatic Enclave at CBD Bab District, with site-clearing reviewed and design work initiated.
Key facts
- Proposed Diplomatic Enclave at CBD Bab District, on the Bab-e-Pakistan site
- ~374 kanals envisioned for foreign diplomatic missions
- CEO Imran Amin reviewed site-clearing and preliminary works; design work initiated
- Same visit covered CBD Walk finishing and CBD Lake works
What happened
According to Business Recorder, PCBDDA is accelerating preparations for a proposed Diplomatic Enclave at CBD Bab District, aligning with Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz’s vision of raising the province’s international profile. Chief Executive Officer Imran Amin visited the Bab-e-Pakistan site to review ongoing preparatory activities, inspecting areas where initial site-clearing has been carried out and reviewing preliminary development works.
The authority has also initiated design work for the enclave to advance planning. The project is envisioned as a dedicated diplomatic destination with facilities for foreign missions, spreading over approximately 374 kanals.
Site visit also covered CBD Walk and CBD Lake
During the same visit, the CEO inspected development progress at CBD Walk — reviewing exterior finishing of buildings — and ongoing works at CBD Lake. Project teams reported that asphalt work on the main road at CBD Walk had been completed, while marble installation along the lake’s foundation and sloping sections was in progress. The CEO stressed maintaining quality standards and timely progress. Director Project Management Asif Iqbal and Director Architecture and Planning Sameer Aftab Sial were among the officials present.
Why it matters
If realised, a purpose-built diplomatic enclave would be a first-of-its-kind district for Punjab, signalling institutional confidence in CBD Punjab as a destination for international representation and investment. For Bab District — still in pre-development — it provides the first concrete anchor project around which planning can organise.
Confirmed vs unconfirmed
Confirmed:
- The site visit, ~374-kanal scale, initiated design work, and CBD Walk / CBD Lake progress updates, as reported by Business Recorder on 11 Oct 2026.
Not yet confirmed:
- Which diplomatic missions will actually locate there, construction timelines, and any investment figures — none of these have been announced.
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