Shahab Omer

Shahab Omer

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Another exodus from PML-N likelyLAHORE

Another exodus from PML-N likely

–New wave of union, district council chairmen expected to join ruling PTI –Sources say defections anticipated following Aleem Khan’s assurance of returning local govt representatives their powers –Mayor says PTI government can take<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/12/25/another-exodus-from-pml-n/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Dec 25, 2018
Three historic houses to be restored in Wazir Khan SquareLAHORE

Three historic houses to be restored in Wazir Khan Square

–WCLA takes restoration of at least a century old structures with AKCSP’s technical assistance –Mulls turning houses into museum, coffee houses or library after successful restoration LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA),<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/12/24/three-historic-houses-to-be-restored-in-wazir-khan-square/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Dec 24, 2018
Traffic jams follow PM to LahoreLAHORE

Traffic jams follow PM to Lahore

–Prime Minister Imran Khan’s protocol, protest outside his Zaman Park residence result in massive gridlocks on all major roads –Eden Housing scam victims protest government’s inaction against scheme owners LAHORE: With Prime Minister<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/12/22/eden-housing-scam-victims-protest-outside-pms-residence/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Dec 22, 2018
Hashim Jawan Bakht PM’s new blue-eyed?LAHORE

Hashim Jawan Bakht PM’s new blue-eyed?

LAHORE: After Murad Saeed in the federal government, Punjab Finance Minister Hashim Jawan Bakht seems to be another blue-eyed of Prime Minister Imran Khan, as observed by Pakistan Today during the premier’s address<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/12/22/hashim-jawan-bakht-pms-new-blue-eyed/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Dec 22, 2018
Embezzlement of millions surfaces in Cooperatives DepartmentLAHORE

Embezzlement of millions surfaces in Cooperatives Department

–Audit & Accounts Cooperative Housing Society caretaker committee members found involved in corruption, misuse of power –ACE deputy director says all accused under arrest, further probe is underway LAHORE: A scam worth millions<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/12/20/embezzlement-of-millions-surfaces-in-cooperatives-department/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Dec 20, 2018
Govt-employed engineers block The MallLAHORE

Govt-employed engineers block The Mall

–Protesting engineers demand technical allowance, better service rules and improvement in salary structure –Demonstration called off after govt promises to form committee on service structure reforms LAHORE: Demanding technical allowance, better service rules<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/12/19/govt-employed-engineers-block-the-mall/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Dec 19, 2018
Govt decides to ban use of newspapers for packing foodLAHORE

Govt decides to ban use of newspapers for packing food

–Section 144 imposed to ensure no products are wrapped in dailies, other papers with inscriptions to maintain sanctity of any written religious scriptures, revered names –Health experts, religious scholars laud govt’s decision; tandoor owners,<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/12/18/govt-decides-to-ban-use-of-newspapers-for-packing-food/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Dec 18, 2018
Three years on: ACE fails to hook 24 ‘corrupt’ officersLAHORE

Three years on: ACE fails to hook 24 ‘corrupt’ officers

–Corruption accused not being arrested, presented before court owing to their ‘close alliance’ with ACE staffers –ACE director says year-wise priorities assigned to pending cases; reiterates commitment to bring all corrupt to<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/12/17/three-years-on-ace-fails-to-hook-24-corrupt-officers/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Dec 17, 2018
1,856 illegal structures on ETPB’s land identifiedLAHORE

1,856 illegal structures on ETPB’s land identified

–125 acres of ETPB owned land in Phoolnagar sold out by influentials over past 20 years –Officials say board gearing up to retrieve land from illegal occupancy LAHORE: As many as 1,856 structures,<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/12/15/1856-illegal-structures-on-etpbs-land-identified/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Dec 15, 2018