On February 18, 2026, Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan promulgated two significant ordinances aimed at reforming land management and enhancing property rights in the province. The Punjab Land Revenue (Amendment) Ordinance and the Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property (Amendment) Ordinance introduce a comprehensive digitalization of land records, aiming to improve transparency and accountability. Notably, the new laws establish a scrutiny committee to replace the previous dispute resolution committee, comprising senior officials including the Deputy Commissioner and District Police Officer. The ordinances impose stricter penalties for illegal property occupation, with prison sentences ranging from 5 to 10 years and fines up to Rs 10 million for offenders. In cases of false complaints, penalties include a fine of Rs 500,000 and imprisonment of up to 5 years. According to the Business Recorder, "the tribunal will decide within 30 days, while earlier this period was 90 days," significantly expediting the resolution process for property disputes.