The Punjab Horticulture Authority (PHA) will not allow the installation and operation of temporary mechanical rides, swings, and similar amusement setups in public parks under its jurisdiction during the Eidul Azha holidays, a spokesperson announced on Saturday. The spokesperson confirmed that the directive has been issued in line with instructions from the provincial Home DepartmEidul […]
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LHC bars PHA from commercial use of city parks
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has barred the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) from using or renting city parks for commercial purposes, emphasizing that parks must be maintained primarily for public use. Read More: PHA bans tree cutting and pruning in Lahore city district The ruling came during hearings on petitions concerning smog, environmental degradation, and water-related issues. […]
PHA bans tree cutting and pruning in Lahore city district
The Parks & Horticulture Authority (PHA) on Monday imposed an immediate bans on the felling, trimming, or pruning of trees in Lahore city district following recent disciplinary action against four of its officers. The move comes after the Lahore High Court criticised the authority for unauthorised tree cutting along Canal Road last week. Read More: […]
LHC warns of action against PHA officials over tree-cutting
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday expressed strong displeasure over the cutting of trees along the canal and warned of registering cases against the responsible officials of the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA). Justice Shahid Karim was hearing petitions related to smog, environmental issues, and water management when the matter came up, highlighting […]
Development projects stall amid transporters’ strike; Chrysanthemum Flower Show attracts thousands in Lahore
LAHORE: Ongoing public and private sector development projects across Punjab, including Lahore, have come to a halt due to a wheel-jam strike by goods transporters, officials said on Sunday. Read More: Transporters end strike following successful talks with Punjab govt The strike has disrupted the delivery of construction materials such as cement and crushed stones from Sargodha and […]
Lahore launches massive bamboo plantation to combat pollution
LAHORE: Punjab’s worsening air quality prompted Lahore Commissioner Marryam Khan to launch a large-scale tree plantation campaign on Friday, planting a bamboo sapling along the Shadman drain. The initiative aims to plant thousands of bamboo saplings along the Shadman and Gulberg drains to help mitigate the city’s escalating pollution. Read More: 42 million trees to be planted […]
CM imposes ban on rallies in Greater Iqbal Park
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz on Saturday gave principle approval to impose ban on holding rallies in the Greater Iqbal Park. Chairing a meeting here, he said that usage of this historic park for holding public rallies was inappropriate from any aspect. The chief minister refused the proposal to enforce entry fee in the […]
PM inaugurates Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme mobile unit
Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated a mobile unit to provide information and receive applications for low cost housing access to the public. The mobile unit, in partnership with the New Pakistan Housing Authority and the National Bank of Pakistan, will facilitate people to obtain loans for low-cost housing projects. In addition, the mobile unit will provide […]
‘2500mw environment-friendly electricity to be added in national grid’
RAWALPINDI: Parks and Horticulture Authority Vice Chairman Malik Abid Hussain has said that the government went across a revolutionary major milestone as it successfully put new K-2 atomic power generation project in production mode which would add 2500 megawatts cheap and environment-friendly electricity in national grid. He made these remarks while talking to the public […]