LAHORE, Dec 28: Lahore Development Authority’s Commercialisation Directorate on Friday sealed 35 properties in the city after their owners failed to deposit the requisite fee despite being issued notices.

The properties sealed are situated on College Road in Township. The officials said the drive against defaulters would continue.

SQUASH GALA: The City District Government of Lahore will hold a squash gala for a talent hunt purpose from Jan 4.

“We are trying to strengthen the District Squash Federation by purchasing more than 100 rackets and hiring the services of two coaches for it,” the district coordination officer said while talking to newsmen here at the Punjab Squash Ground on Friday.

He said the squash festival gala for the players from nine to 11 years age would be held on Jan 4-5 and for the players aged 23 to 25 from Jan 23 to 25.

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