Lahore: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has announced a major public auction (Neelam-e-Aam) offering a “Golden Opportunity” for investors and business owners to acquire prime commercial plots in the heart of Lahore. The auction is scheduled to take place on December 10, 2025, at the Expo Center, Lahore.
This event focuses on commercial inventory located in two significant zones of Quaid-e-Azam Town (Township): Jinnah Market and the Child Welfare Centre.
Auction Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, 10th December 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Venue: Expo Center, Lahore
- Organizer: Lahore Development Authority (LDA), Government of Punjab
Exclusive Incentives for Successful Bidders
To encourage investment and facilitate business ease, the LDA has announced special concessions for the winners of this auction. These incentives make these plots highly lucrative for immediate construction and business setup:
- Immediate Possession: Successful bidders will be granted possession immediately, allowing for quick project mobilization.
- Map Fee Waiver: Investors are exempted from paying the Map Approval Fee (Building Plan Fee).
- Arcade Space Exemption: There is a special exemption regarding leaving space for the arcade, allowing for maximum utilization of the plot area.
Inventory & Pricing Breakdown
The auction features commercial plots of various sizes suitable for shops, plazas, and commercial outlets. Below is the categorization based on the official advertisement:
1. Jinnah Market – Commercial Plots (Large Category)
These are prime plots ranging approx. 2 Marla to 2.18 Marla, ideal for building commercial plazas.
- Plot Numbers: 16-A to 40-A
- Size Range: 450 Sq.ft (2 Marla) to 490 Sq.ft (2.18 Marla)
- Starting Bid Price: PKR 1.00 Crore to PKR 1.20 Crore
- Token Money (Security Deposit): PKR 27 Lacs
2. Jinnah Market – Commercial Plots (Standard Category)
Smaller commercial units suitable for shops and small businesses.
- Plot Numbers: 7 to 16, 41-A to 50
- Size Range: 0.36 Marla to 0.84 Marla
- Starting Bid Price: PKR 1.00 Crore
- Token Money (Security Deposit): PKR 10 Lacs
3. Child Welfare Centre – Commercial Plots
Located in the Town Ship area, these plots offer an affordable entry point for commercial real estate.
- Plot Numbers: 33 to 50
- Size Range: 0.40 Marla to 0.52 Marla
- Starting Bid Price: PKR 50 Lacs to PKR 1.00 Crore
- Token Money (Security Deposit): PKR 10 Lacs
How to Participate?
Interested bidders must submit their Pay Orders (Security Deposit) in advance to participate in the bidding process.
- Submission Deadline: Pay Orders must be submitted by 8th December 2025.
- Submission Office: Office of the Director Housing-X (Auctions & Allotments), LDA UD Wing, 467-D/II, Khayaban-e-Firdousi, Johar Town, Lahore.
Below is a copy of the official advertisement published by LDA:
For further information regarding the terms and conditions, investors can visit the LDA One Window Cell or the official website lda.gop.pk.
