By Imran Chaudhry

LAHORE: The mysterious kidnappings of children has created panic and terror among the parents, as they have started door-to-door campaigns in their areas to remain vigilant in the prevailing circumstances, besides disallowing their children to go out alone. The incidents of kidnappings of children were increasing in the provincial capital, as more than 300 children […]

LAHORE: Twelve globally-acclaimed companies, having experience of implementing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects, after fulfilling stringent criterion laid down by Punjab Saaf Pani Company (PSPC), have pre-qualified to execute Khadim-e-Punjab Saaf Pani Programme in the first phase in rural areas of 10 districts in the province. According to the Saaf Pani Project spokesperson on […]

LAHORE: Awareness sessions and walks in connection with ‘Dengue Day’ were observed in the government and private institutions of the provincial capital to sensitise the masses regarding the disease and precautionary measures to check the dengue breading on Saturday. Fatima Memorial Hospital observed Dengue Day with an awareness walk to highlight precautionary measures of the […]

LAHORE: The Young Doctors Association (YDA) once again staged protest rallies against the central postgraduate induction policy in the provincial capital on Wednesday. The YDA members also announced closure of all wards of teaching hospitals on Friday to pressurise the government and health department. They warned the government that if their demands were not met […]

LAHORE: A meeting on Wednesday reviewed the crime situation of the province and evolved a strategy of preventive policing, particularly for the protection of women and children, arrest of hardened criminals, revamping of Elite Police and security arrangements for elections of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. A Regional Police Officers (RPO) Conference was held at the […]

LAHORE: A six-member delegation from the operational team of Rescue 1122 has been sent to the United Kingdom for ‘emergency and disaster management training’ to deal with day-to-day emergencies related to Orange Line Metro Train in an effective manner. The training has been organised by Scottish Parliament Member Hanzala Malik as continuation of a memorandum […]

LAHORE: The Young Doctors Association (YDA) staged protest rallies against central induction post graduation policy in the capital as well as across the province on Wednesday. Doctors announced that a series of protests would continue until the Punjab government withdraws the central induction policy within next 48 hours. The YDA blocked major roads in Lahore […]

LAHORE: Dozens of gastroenteritis patients were admitted in government and private hospitals in the city due to overeating in fasting month of Ramazan. Giving break up, sources said that around 189 gastro patients were admitted in Jinnah Hospital, 182 in Services Hospital, 185 in Sheikh Zyed Hospital, 177 in General Hospital, 172 in Ganga Ram […]

LAHORE: The last Friday of the holy month of Ramazan (Jumatul Wida) remained peaceful under tight security arrangements in the provincial capital.   A large number of followers visited mosques to offer special prayers, as the day holds key significance for Muslims. Prayers were also offered for the prosperity of and solidarity and unity among […]

LAHORE: City police is on high alert and has beefed up its security arrangements to avoid any untoward incident during the last Friday prayer of holy month of Ramazan in the provincial capital, as more than 6,000 police officials would perform their security duties today. As the last Friday of Ramazan, security around all the […]