2023 census population
22,770,000
- The Government of Punjab currently has an annual non-development/current expenditure budget of approximately Rs. 2,706 billion across more than 40 administrative departments.
- Under the proposed restructuring, departments will be consolidated into 18 departments based on functional similarity, mandate, and service delivery needs.
- DG offices will be abolished; functions shift to the Provincial Secretariat (upgraded Commissioner Office). District-level field staff remain unchanged — only secretariat-level staffing and costs are included here.
- The existing current budget will be reallocated across 10 proposed divisions/provinces in Punjab, using population and area. Lahore Division (proposed Lahore Province) has a 2023 census population of 22,770,000 (~17.83% of Punjab’s 127.69 million) and an area of 11,727 km².
Proposal Overview
Share of Punjab
~17.83%
Area
11,727 km²
Proposed current-expenditure setup for Lahore Province totals Rs. 6.63 billion, with high-level offices and consolidated departmental secretariats. Figures are derived from province-budget.xlsx and proportional to Punjab’s Rs. 2,706 billion current budget.
Proposed Organizational Setup
- Governor Secretariat
- Lahore Assembly
- Chief Minister Secretariat
- Finance & Excise
- Planning & Development
- C&W, Housing & PHED
- Agriculture, Livestock, PC&CM
- Education
- Health
- Home
- Industries, Investment & Commerce
- Information, Culture & Tourism
- Irrigation, Energy, Environment Protection
- Law & Parliamentary Affairs
- LG and Community Development
- Revenue, Colonies
- Transport
- Cooperatives, Labour & Human Resources
- Forestry Wildlife & Fisheries
- Religious Affairs
- SGA, Management & Professional
- Inspector General of Police
- Lahore High Court
Proposed Financial Setup — Lahore Province
Total proposed current expenditure for Lahore Province is Rs. 6.63 billion, comprising provincial secretariat and high-level offices. Breakdown below is from province-budget.xlsx; detailed PC-1s and staffing structures would follow in the next phase.
High-Level Offices
Departmental Expenses
Consolidated secretariat costs for 18 departments total Rs. 4.77 billion (from province-budget.xlsx). District field formations (police, health, education, revenue, etc.) continue with existing staffing.
Department-wise Allocation (Consolidated 18 Departments)
Rationale for Allocation
- Population-based weighting (Lahore ~17.83% of Punjab) adjusted for area, urban density, and administrative needs.
- Comparable divisions used as benchmarks; Lahore Division’s massive population, urban infrastructure demands, and peripheral district governance gaps support proportionally higher secretariat allocation.
- Focus on efficiency: consolidated departments reduce overhead while maintaining service delivery.
- District field formations unchanged; only secretariat-level costs added.
Key Benefits of Lahore as New Province
- Better local governance and faster decision-making for Lahore Division (Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Nankana Sahib).
- Improved focus on local issues: roads, irrigation, flood management, agro-processing, and education/health access.
- Enhanced revenue generation potential through better administration of agriculture, industry, and local taxes.
- Alignment with broader provincial restructuring for 10 efficient units.
This setup ensures fiscal prudence while devolving authority. Detailed PC-1s, staffing structures, and asset transfers can be prepared in the next phase. All departmental figures are sourced from province-budget.xlsx (total proposed current expenditure Rs. 6.63 billion). Actuals would be finalized through the Finance Department and Provincial Assembly. This proposal positions Lahore Province as a viable, self-sustaining administrative unit focused on urban governance, environmental remediation, and improved public service delivery across Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, and Nankana Sahib.