The fate of Park View City Lahore has taken a dramatic turn as parts of the housing society remain submerged in floodwaters near the Ravi River. Once hailed as a high-profile housing venture, the project now symbolizes the consequences of ignoring ecological warnings.
During its tenure, the PTI government refused to approve Park View City Lahore, citing that the project’s location near the Ravi River posed a significant ecological and flooding threat. Environmentalists at the time emphasized that the fertile riverbank land should be preserved for agriculture and flood management rather than converted into concrete housing blocks.
Despite these warnings, the current Punjab government allocated 11,000 acres for the project, sparking criticism over unsustainable urban expansion. Supporters of the move argued that housing projects like Park View City would boost investment in Lahore real estate and create jobs, but critics believe it has only amplified the city’s vulnerability.
With heavy rains causing Park View City Lahore to sink under floodwater, urban planners are revisiting the debate on whether Pakistan’s housing policies are driven by political interests rather than environmental responsibility. The disaster may serve as a turning point in how the country addresses the balance between real estate development and ecological protection.