LAHORE – The Lahore Safari Zoo has successfully hatched ten ostrich chicks through artificial incubation, marking a major milestone in the zoo’s wildlife conservation efforts. This is the first time the facility has successfully incubated and hatched ostrich eggs. According to zoo officials, the process involved strict environmental controls, including regulated temperature and low humidity […]
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LHC blocks criminal tax cases without prior assessment, citing due process
LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that no criminal proceedings can be launched against a taxpayer for tax recovery unless the tax amount has been officially assessed by the authorities. The decision came after a tobacco company and other petitioners challenged criminal complaints filed by revenue officials without any prior tax audit, […]
Lahore launches Rs 76 crore streetlight repair project to boost safety
LAHORE – The city administration has rolled out a Rs 76 crore project to repair and restore over 272,000 streetlights across Lahore, aiming to enhance public safety and reduce energy wastage. The large-scale effort will be carried out in six municipal zones, with a key focus on improving night-time visibility and addressing long-standing complaints about […]
Nawaz, CM Maryam meet Hina Arshad ahead of PP-52 by-polls
LAHORE – PML-N President Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met with Hina Arshad Warraich, the party’s candidate for the upcoming PP-52 (Sialkot) by-election. The by-polls are scheduled to be held on June 1. During the meeting, senior party members offered prayers for the late MPA Arshad Javed Warraich, whose passing led […]
Lahore high court: Privacy takes priority over right to information
LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that a citizen’s right to information does not override another person’s right to privacy, especially when it concerns personal financial data. The judgment came in an Intra Court Appeal filed by a citizen named Shahbaz, who challenged a previous ruling that had rejected his request for […]
Biology practical exam blunder in Lahore exposes board negligence
A major oversight by Lahore Board officials disrupted the Matric Biology practical exam at Lab No. 312, where students were left without the official question paper. The blunder has sparked concerns over exam management and fairness. According to reports, the distribution inspector failed to provide the required practical paper at the exam center. This forced […]
Lahore road rage: Security guards arrested after firing shots at civilian
Police arrested four private security guards in Lahore’s Dharampura Beijing Underpass after they fired shots and assaulted a civilian during a confrontation. The incident occurred when the guards, escorting foreign guests, attacked a man for not giving way to their convoy. The violence caused panic in the area, with the victim, identified as Imran, suffering […]
Lahore high court seeks report on X ban from interior ministry
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has asked the Ministry of Interior to submit a report on the ban of social media platform X. A three-member bench, led by Chief Justice Alia Neelum, heard petitions against the ban, including one from journalist Shakir Mahmood. Access to X has been restricted since February 17, 2024. Rights groups, […]
PIA plane lands safely despite losing a wheel
A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight from Karachi to Lahore landed safely despite missing one of its rear wheels. The issue was discovered during an inspection after the plane arrived at Allama Iqbal International Airport. Surprisingly, the missing wheel has not been found at either Karachi or Lahore airports, raising concerns about how the incident […]
Maryam Nawaz steps in: Lahore’s sightseeing bus fare hike reversed
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has canceled the recent fare increase for Lahore’s double-decker sightseeing bus service. The decision came after strong public disapproval of the price hike, which had made the service more expensive for tourists, students, and corporate groups. The government took swift action to restore the old fare structure and ensure accessibility […]