By Imran Chaudhry

LAHORE: The government would hold National Immunisation Days (NIDs) from September 26 to 28 across Punjab with special emphasis on Lahore and Rawalpindi due to discovery of positive environmental samples in August. Emergency Operation Coordinator (EOC) Dr Munir Ahmed revealed this in a media briefing at the Directorate General Health Services on Thursday. With the […]

LAHORE: Police have announced to start a massive crackdown against crime facilitators of terrorists, drug dealers, land grabbers, hardened criminals, gambling dens, prostitution dens and other crime related issues across the city on Sunday. This was disclosed by Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Amin Wains during different meetings with local members of the federal and […]

LAHORE: Lahoris, owing to their reputation, have a habit of consuming way too much meat on Eidul Azha without thinking about the consequences that it may be dangerous for health and could spoil the festivity. Overeating of meat during Eidul Azha could increase the risk of developing diabetes, cardiovascular, kidney, liver, and gastroenteritis diseases. Health […]

LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved the establishment of provincial and district level task force under the Human Rights and Minority Affairs Department to help reduce incidents of rape, forced labour, acid throwing, domestic violence, women harassment and honour killing. Human Rights and Minority Affairs Minister Khalil Tahir Sandhu announced this while addressing a press […]

LAHORE: Of the total 137 accidents occurring in last two years on national highway in N-5 Central Zone, 62 were due to direct or indirect involvement of motorcyclists. “Unfortunately, motorcyclists’ training programmes were not being conducted and there was no comprehensive strategy for sensitising motorcyclists on highway regulations. Keeping in mind this increase in number […]

LAHORE: As many as 56,272 candidates appeared in medical and dental colleges’ entrance test, which was conducted by the University of Health Sciences (UHS) simultaneously in 13 cities of the province amid tight security on Sunday. A large number of police personnel, ambulances and fire brigades were deployed at the centres to prevent any untoward […]

LAHORE: Punjab government is completing the verification of computerised micro-plans in 10 districts where anti-polio campaigns would be held from August 29 to 31 to confirm existing data of children under the age of five. Advisor to Chief Minister on Health Khawaja Salman Rafique said this on Thursday. The supplementary national immunisation days, being held […]

 LAHORE: Owing to one-wheeling, overspeeding, lane violation, wrong overtaking and underage driving, over 560 citizens across the city have died so far this year. Around six people died and 11 received critical injuries in train accidents during the same period. Punjab government, police and traffic authorities have started several awareness campaigns to educate the citizens, […]

LAHORE: At least five people, including three women and two girls, were killed when roof of a three-storey dilapidated house collapsed during a wedding ceremony near Wazir Khan Mosque, inside Delhi Gate on Sunday. The sound of roof collapse along with cries and screams of women and children created panic and terror among the locals. […]

LAHORE: A mother of six was stabbed to death by her addict husband in the name of ‘honour’ in Mnaga Mandi, while three other people, including a woman, were killed in different areas of the city on Friday. The decease woman has been identified as Salma Bibi, wife of Amin and resident of Manga Mandi. […]