Ruda gets new chairman

APP Published October 4, 2026 Updated October 4, 2026 06:19am

LAHORE: The Punjab government has appointed former Punjab chief secretary Javed Aslam as the Chairman of the Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA).

A formal notification regarding Javed Aslam’s appointment has been issued.

According to the notification, Javed Aslam has been appointed as RUDA Chairman for a term of three years.

Javed Aslam has previously served as the Chief Secretary of Punjab, Chairman of the Planning and Development Board, and Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister.

Published in Dawn, October 4th, 2026

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