Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the landmark “One Punjab, One Standard” policy, marking the first province-wide initiative to standardise infrastructure and urban design across Punjab.
The decision was taken during a special meeting chaired by the chief minister, where proposals were reviewed for establishing an autonomous authority to oversee standardisation and urban planning. An in-principle approval was granted to create a dedicated standardisation and design unit responsible for ensuring uniformity in development projects throughout the province.
Under the new policy framework, the provincial government will prepare a comprehensive standardised design manual to guide future infrastructure development. The manual will outline consistent specifications for roads, green belts, footpaths, signboards and other elements of urban infrastructure.
The meeting also discussed introducing uniform designs for roadside kiosks and small shop cabins to improve urban aesthetics and reduce visual clutter in cities. Officials briefed the chief minister that standard designs would be implemented for public facilities, including schools, hospitals, bus stops and other government buildings.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said the initiative aims to make cities across Punjab more organised, visually appealing and efficiently managed. She noted that uniform infrastructure standards would help strengthen urban identity, improve civic management and support planned development across the province.
She added that the “One Punjab, One Standard” policy reflects the government’s commitment to modern urban governance and long-term infrastructure planning, ensuring that development across Punjab follows a cohesive and sustainable approach.
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