Kite string takes another life in Lahore
LAHORE: A young motorcyclist lost his life when kite twine slit his throat here on Saturday after which police arrested more than 80 people during search operation against kite flyers. According to…
Govt to probe ‘attempted rape’ of doctor in Shaikh Zayed Hospital
An inquiry committee has been formed by the Punjab government to probe the incident of ‘attempted rape’ of a lady doctor at the Rahim Yar Khan’s Shaikh Zayed Medical College and Hospital…
9th of Muharram observed with solemnity
–Aleem Khan directs best possible security arrangements for day of Ashura LAHORE: The 9th of Muharram on Thursday was observed with due solemnity and sanctity to pay homage to the sacrifices of Hazrat…
Govt determined to fulfill its promises: CM Buzdar
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Thursday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government would fulfil its promises and was working hard to provide necessary relief to the people within the first…
Sikh pilgrims arrive in Pakistan to attend Guru Nanak’s death anniversary
SIALKOT: Hundreds of male and female Sikh pilgrims from around the globe have arrived in the country to attend the 479th death anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. On…
City’s waste continues to be dumped without segregation
LAHORE: With the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) failing to establish a recovery centre to segregate and recycle waste, the development of which was proposed two years ago, almost all collected waste is being…
200 Punjab govt depts mark presence on web
–PITB helping departments build and host websites for free LAHORE: The websites of almost 200 government departments have been developed and each of them has detailed information of the concerned department in line…
Public sector companies: Will PTI stick to its pre-election stance?
Policy of silence despite severe opposition before elections Several companies under control of senior ministers raise doubts LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government faces a big test in terms of truly empowering the…
IGP directs strict security measures across province for Ashura
LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Muhammad Tahir on Wednesday said that the department would remain on high alert to ensure a peaceful environment across the province on Ashura. Chairing high-level meetings…
CM expresses resolve to address problems faced by newspaper industry
LAHORE: A delegation of Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) led by its president, Arif Nizami, called on Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Wednesday. The overall situation in the country, political…
LHC asks Punjab health dept for suggestions to set up separate hospital wards for transgender persons
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday asked the Punjab Health Department for suggestions in order to set up separate hospital wards for transgender persons. This was stated during the hearing…
Punjab to auction 110 official vehicles following centre’s footsteps
Following the federal government’s suit, Punjab is also preparing to sell as many as 110 official vehicles through a bidding process. According to reports, the Punjab Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD)…
Aleem Khan laments ‘makeshift’ policies of previous govt
LAHORE: Punjab Senior Minister Abdul Aleem Khan on Tuesday said that the outgoing government of Punjab ran affairs of all departments on an “ad-hoc” basis. Chairing a high-level meeting here, Aleem said that…
LHC directs removal of barricades outside Hamza Shahbaz’s residence
LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday directed to remove blockades placed in front of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Hamza Shahbaz’s house. The order was issued by Justice Ali Akbar Qureshi…
Political pressure allegedly influence transfer of sub-engineers
Four sub-engineers were allegedly transferred by the Bahawalpur chief engineer, just days after their posting in a political move. According to reports in the local media, the transfers were made a few…
CTD ‘neutralises’ TTP-HUA network in dept’s longest IBO
Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has claimed to have neutralised a Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Hizbul Ahrar (HUA) network in the department’s longest Intelligence Based Operation (IBO), reported a local media outlet. Suspected terrorists,…
EPD gears up to deal with looming menace of smog
LAHORE: The Punjab Environment Protection Department (EPD) on Monday decided to take strict measures in wake of smog that is expected to once again take over Punjab from October till January. A high-level meeting was…