Continues to move Pakistan onward and upward
ADDING TO THE RISE
A nation does not rise through ambition alone. It rises when ambition takes shape, when roads open new possibilities, infrastructure enables progress, businesses find the confidence to invest, and cities are planned not only for today, but for generations to come.
On Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, CBD Punjab celebrates its contribution to a larger national purpose: Adding to the Rise of Pakistan. Through visionary planning, engineering excellence, and transparent governance, CBD Punjab is creating an investment-ready ecosystem where infrastructure, innovation, and industry converge to unlock new opportunities for the nation.
ADDING RISE TO THE NUMBERS: IMPACT AT A GLANCE
PKR120+ BILLION
Private & Corporate Investment Attracted
PKR40+ BILLION
Invested in Core Public Infrastructure
PKR 70 BILLION
Capital Mobilized in CBD NSIT City
USD 2.3 BILLION
Estimated Valuation of Strategic Joint Venture Al Watani
150,000+
Direct and Indirect Jobs Created across Multiple Sectors
ENGINEERING PROGRESS & URBAN MOBILITY
A modern economy relies on efficient connectivity. CBD Punjab’s infrastructure-first philosophy is demonstrated in the 4.5km CBD Route 47, featuring a dedicated 2.5km cycling track, smart traffic controls, and climate-resilient drainage systems. Coupled with the comprehensive remodeling of Walton Road, the transformation of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed Flyover, the newly constructed Major Ishaq Shaheed Flyover, and the solar-powered Walton Railway Crossing Flyover, these major arteries keep Lahore moving seamlessly.
Demonstrating world-class planning standards, CBD Quaid District and CBD Bab District achieved Pakistan’s first LEED for Communities Gold Precertification, bringing climate-resilient, eco-friendly standards to the nation’s premier business districts.
CBD NSIT CITY: BUILDING THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY
Spanning 800 acres, CBD NSIT City serves as Pakistan’s first and largest purpose-built IT City. Anchored by an STZA-approved Silicon Block, the district houses smart infrastructure including the Celestia IT & Office Tower. This dedicated technology ecosystem provides local startups, researchers, and global tech firms with the regulatory and physical infrastructure needed to compete in the digital age.
THE AL WATANI INITIATIVE: A USD 2.3 BILLION GATEWAY
Standing as a premier benchmark of public-private partnership, the Al Watani Project represents a landmark Joint Venture structured at an estimated value of USD 2.3 billion. Designed as a multi-use mega district, Al Watani serves as a major foreign investment gateway that will catalyze construction, retail, hospitality, and tech operations while generating bulk high-value employment across the nation.
SHAPING LAHORE’S SKYLINE & COMMERCIAL HUB
CBD Punjab’s commercial model has unlocked new avenues for private sector growth. Key developments such as Corporate Bay, RetailX, Business Bay, Azalea, Axis, and the premium landmark, The Regalia, are defining Lahore’s high-rise future. Meanwhile, CBD Walk has emerged as a landmark retail and fine-dining destination, attracting PKR 6.5 billion in market investment alone.
EXPANDING HORIZONS ACROSS PUNJAB
CBD Punjab’s success story is no longer confined to Lahore. With the launch of CBD Potohar soon, its vision is expanding across Punjab, carrying the same proven framework of planned growth, investment and urban transformation to Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Multan and Bahawalpur.
GLOBAL FOOTPRINT: PAKISTAN ON THE WORLD STAGE
CBD Punjab is positioning Pakistan as a compelling destination for global capital and sustainable urban leadership. Flagship developments, most notably CBD NSIT City, the University District, and high-rise commercial sectors, are drawing strong foreign direct investment interest and attracting global tech, educational, and corporate partners. From showcasing climate-responsive infrastructure at global platforms like the World Urban Forum (WUF13) and COP sustainability dialogues to hosting high-level international investor delegations, CBD Punjab continues to benchmark local urban development against world-class standards.
POWERED BY OUR PEOPLE: PROFESSIONALS ADDING TO THE RISE
Behind every vertical project, digital blueprint, and flyover is Pakistan’s greatest asset: its human talent. CBD Punjab is empowering a new generation of locale engineers, architects, IT specialists, financial experts, construction workers, and hospitality teams. By giving these dedicated professionals the canvas to execute world-class projects, CBD Punjab is building deep domestic expertise that drives the nation forward.
OUR COMMITMENT TO PAKISTAN
01 QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE
Engineered to global standards for long-term reliability
02 SUSTAINABILITY FIRST
Integrating renewable energy, smart mobility, and green certifications
03 TRANSPARENT GOVERNANCE
Offering institutional credibility and investor confidence
WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS
As Pakistan steps into tomorrow, CBD Punjab remains committed to expanding economic access, pioneering green infrastructure, and creating investment-ready hubs across the country. By building resilient districts today, the Authority is establishing a sustainable, prosperous, and self-reliant legacy for generations to come.
CBD Punjab is Adding to the Rise by Expanding Economic Access and Creating a Prosperous Legacy for Future Generations.
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