A new pret brand on the block on August 19, 2016LAHORE: Budding fashion designers Saher Saeed and Benish launched their new prêt Eid exhibition on Thursday. The young designers showcased a fresh collection for women to stand out and look attractive this Eidul Azha. Their collection includes formal and semi-formal dresses consisting of patchwork of nine colours, kurtas and digital print coats paired with high […]
Seven cattle markets to be setup across city on August 16, 2016LAHORE: Seven cattle markets would be setup at different points of the city before August 23, while section 144 would be implemented across the city from August 22 and strict action would be taken against those who would sell sacrificial animals at other points, Daily Times learnt on Monday. Lahore District Coordination Officer (DCO) Captain […]
Gloria Jeans opens at Pace Circle on August 14, 2016 LAHORE: A new franchise of Gloria Jean’s Coffees opened at the Pace Circle, Hyatt Regency on Sunday with an aim to expand the café’s unique services among coffee lovers and residents of airport area. The grand opening ceremony of Gloria Jean’s was attended by former senator Ammar Ahmed Khan, First Capital Group CEO Mian […]
Hina Butt for vigilant implementation of NAP on August 13, 2016LAHORE: Member Punjab Assembly Hina Parvez Butt said on Saturday that security of hospitals was now among the main priorities of PML-N government following the deadly Quetta attack. “The Punjab government, under the leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, has taken strict security measures for the safety of people, besides taking concrete steps to […]
Pakistan needs secure intellectual property regime to attract investors on August 13, 2016LAHORE: A seminar on ‘Law and Policy of Intellectual Property Rights’ was held at the University of Management and Technology (UMT) on Saturday. Renowned Australian scholar and international intellectual property lawyer Philip Mendes gave a thought-provoking presentation on the topic of ‘Intellectual Property Rights, Tech-transfer and Entrepreneurial Millionaire Scientist’, which was attended by a good […]
Mahwash Rehmans book launched in Lahore on August 11, 2016LAHORE: The book launching ceremony of Women In Green & Beyond by Mahwash Rehman, supported by the Bilquis & Abdul Razak Dawood (BARD) Foundation was held at the Lahore Museum on Tuesday. One of Pakistan’s leading independent publishers, Markings launched the book. The book pays homage to the extraordinary women’s cricket team of Pakistan by […]
Sale of national flags with unauthorised colour, design on the rise on August 8, 2016LAHORE: The sale of national flags with unauthorised colour and design was on peak in Lahore, as the government and concerned departments, besides failing to curb its sale, has also failed in taking action against the owners of printing press. The preparations of Independence Day are in full swing in the provincial capital. The citizens […]
Govt asked to establish exclusive juvenile courts on August 3, 2016LAHORE: Punjab government must take immediate legislative and administrative measures for efficient implementation of Juvenile Justice System Ordinance (JJSO) 2000, without further delay, demanded Sanjog, a non-governmental organisation, during a Press Conference at Lahore Press Club (LPC) on Wednesday. Sanjog Senior Project Officer Tayyba Javaid said, “The NGO appreciates the steps taken for better protection […]
LDA suspends nine officials on public complaints on August 3, 2016LAHORE: Lahore Development Authority (LDA), besides serving written warnings to two directors, has suspended nine officials due to public complaints against them on account of inefficiency, negligence and corruption. LDA Director General Nabeel Javeed has ordered for the suspension of two LDA Town Planning Wing assistant directors, Salman Raza and Tayyab Ali. The other suspended […]
DRAP flayed for unjust increase in medicines prices on August 2, 2016LAHORE: The Young Pharmacists’ Association (YPA) along with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Dr Yasmin Rashid on Monday blamed the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) on its failure in establishing proper websites for verifications of pharma-registered products’ prices and lack of verification mechanism. They were jointly speaking to media in a press conference held at the […]