Deputy Commissioner and Administrator Lahore Muhammad Ali Ejaz issued an advisory warning against dumping construction debris on roads and public places, directing authorities to take action against violators. According to the advisory, fines and strict action will be taken against those found violating construction and environmental safety regulations. The administration has made it mandatory for […]
Punjab sets July 30 deadline for Bhati Gate, Data Darbar development projects
The Punjab government has set July 30 as the new deadline for completion of key construction works under the Bhati Gate expansion and Data Darbar upgradation projects in Lahore. The government has directed all concerned departments to complete essential civil works and open important roads for public use before the Urs of Hazrat Data Ganj […]
DPM underscores commitment to strengthening cooperative federalism
Deputy Prime Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Saturday, reiterated that the Government’s collective commitment remained focused on strengthening cooperative federalism, promoting effective intergovernmental coordination, and advancing decisions that serve the national interest. The DPM chaired a meeting of the Pre-Council of Common Interests (CCI) Committee which was constituted by the Prime Minister/Chairman CCI. The committee […]
Climate minister meets Xizang vice chairman
Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, held a meeting with the Vice Chairman of the People’s Government of the Xizang Autonomous Region, Xu Zitao, on the sidelines of the 5th China Xizang Trans-Himalaya Forum. The Vice Chairman warmly welcomed the Federal Minister and briefed the Pakistani delegation on the history, […]
Naqvi orders major upgrade of capital emergency service
Capital Emergency Service successfully demonstrated its emergency response capability during a late-night mock fire incident, with fire brigade and ambulance teams reaching the designated location within eight minutes of receiving the alert. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who monitored the exercise, praised the Capital Emergency Service for responding within the prescribed response time, describing the prompt […]
Police register case in Valencia Town tragedy
Police have registered a murder case and launched a multi-angle investigation into the mysterious deaths of a woman and her three children in Block B-1 of Valencia Town after preliminary findings suggested the incident was a case of homicide. According to police, food items, including halwa, rice and curry, prepared at the family’s residence on […]
PDMA says second spell of monsoon in Punjab from today
The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has warned that the second spell of monsoon rains will start in the province from July 19 (today), which is likely to continue till July 24. According to PDMA spokesperson, during this time, strong winds, thunderstorms and rains are predicted in most districts of the province, while there are […]
CSS examination registrations more than halve in four years
Official data from the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) revealed that registrations for the Central Superior Services (CSS) examination decreased by nearly 48% over the last four years, with 18,139 applicants registering for the exams in 2025 compared to 35,059 in 2022. The number of candidates appearing in the examination also declined from 20,262 to […]
Five suspects arrested with gunshot wounds sustained in police encounters
The Hyderabad police arrested 6 suspects including 5 with gunshot injuries in overnight encounters occurring in the limits of Tandojam, Phuleli and Pabban police stations.The police spokesman informed here on Saturday that a team of PS Tandojam was engaged in an exchange of fire by 3 suspects riding on a motorbike.He added that the encounter […]
Corporate leaders explore carbon finance as next frontier for growth
More than a conventional sustainability workshop, the Executive Programme on Carbon Finance for CEOs brought together Pakistan’s leading corporate executives here at a local hotel, to examine how climate action can become a driver of business growth, investment and long-term competitiveness. This was the first of the series of workshops being rolled out by NUST […]