Shahab Omer

Shahab Omer

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Chicken & egg policy: Govt’s got its math wrong!LAHORE

Chicken & egg policy: Govt’s got its math wrong!

–Livestock dept sources say one million lesser chickens being produced than PM’s vision of distributing 2.5m in three years –Project not first of its kind as Shehbaz-led Punjab admin ran two similar<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/12/12/chicken-egg-policy-govts-got-its-math-wrong/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Dec 12, 2018
LWMC seeks sustainability through proposed ‘garbage tax’LAHORE

LWMC seeks sustainability through proposed ‘garbage tax’

–New fee on waste collection to be imposed following govt’s approval –Locals decry ‘another tax’ amid wave of inflation; LWMC official says rates yet to be finalised –Aleem Khans says will impose<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/12/10/lwmc-seeks-sustainability-through-proposed-garbage-tax/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Dec 10, 2018
Ruinous Tomb of Ali Mardan awaits authorities’ attentionLAHORE

Ruinous Tomb of Ali Mardan awaits authorities’ attention

–One of the most important monuments on GT Road being used as resting spot by Railways’ workers –Tomb’s once lush green gardens covered in waist-high shrubs; parts being used as industrial rail<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/12/08/ruinous-tomb-of-ali-mardan-awaits-authorities-attention/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Dec 8, 2018
1,280 kanals of govt land still under illegal occupationLAHORE

1,280 kanals of govt land still under illegal occupation

–Land worth billions illegally occupied in six mauzas of city with ‘collusion’ of officers concerned –Anti-corruption deputy director says dept trying its to retrieve land, 260 kanals recovered so far LAHORE: Around 1,280<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/12/06/1280-kanals-of-govt-land-still-under-illegal-occupation/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Dec 6, 2018
‘Meet the Expert’ session held at fort’s newly-restored Barood KhanaLAHORE

‘Meet the Expert’ session held at fort’s newly-restored Barood Khana

–WCLA senior architect informs participants about Brtish-era arsenal depot’s history, conservation process –Students pitch ideas for re-using of restored space LAHORE: Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) Wednesday organised another “Meet the Expert” session,<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/12/05/meet-the-expert-session-held-at-forts-newly-restored-barood-khana/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Dec 5, 2018
Land worth Rs1.24bn recovered during Shah Alam Market operationLAHORE

Land worth Rs1.24bn recovered during Shah Alam Market operation

–35 shops demolished, other encroachments removed from outside 295 shops as part of ‘Mission Clean Lahore’ –Operation to be extended to Sarafa Bazaar, Sada Karaan Bazaar, other adjoining areas of Shah Alam<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/12/04/rs1-24bn-worth-land-recovered-in-shah-alam-market-operation/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Dec 4, 2018
LHC halts demolition of Governor House’s boundary wallsLAHORE

LHC halts demolition of Governor House’s boundary walls

–Historians, civil society react to govt’s decision of pulling down walls LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday ordered halting the demolition work of Governor House Lahore’s boundary walls, following which the civil<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/12/03/demolition-of-punjab-governor-houses-walls-challenged-in-lhc/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Dec 3, 2018
PM directs demolition of Governor House’s boundary wallsLAHORE

PM directs demolition of Governor House’s boundary walls

–Commends Punjab govt’s performance in meeting with provincial cabinet –Lahoris, historian denounce decision to raze walls of historic governor’s residence –Info minister says govt wants to eliminate ‘big gun’ image of post<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/12/01/pm-khan-directs-demolition-of-governor-houses-walls-within-72-hours/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Dec 1, 2018
Of tears and gratitude: Sikh pilgrims from India return homeLAHORE

Of tears and gratitude: Sikh pilgrims from India return home

–Pilgrims say ‘best gift’ from Pakistan was laying of Kartarpur Corridor’s foundation stone –Vow to spread country’s message of peace and harmony in India –Thank Pakistan for all the hospitality, ensuring maintenance<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/11/30/of-tears-and-gratitude-sikh-pilgrims-from-india-return-home/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Nov 30, 2018
Fort’s newly-restored Musamam Gate opened for publicLAHORE

Fort’s newly-restored Musamam Gate opened for public

–Mughal-era structure successfully conserved at total cost of Rs4.4 million –WCLA conservation and planning director says entire site restored in line with international standards LAHORE: After successfully conserving it at a total cost<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/11/29/forts-newly-restored-musamam-gate-opened-for-public/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Nov 29, 2018
Let’s give peace a chance, Pakistan tells IndiaNATIONAL

Let’s give peace a chance, Pakistan tells India

–PM Imran lays foundation for 4-km-long corridor connecting Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur, India, with Gurdwara Kartarpur Darbar Sahib in Narowal  –Renews offer of peace talks to India, says people of both countries<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/11/28/pm-imran-lays-foundation-of-kartarpur-corridor-renews-talks-offer/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Nov 28, 2018