Use of innovative construction techniques imperative for Punjab on November 8, 2016LAHORE: A seminar on ‘Innovative Construction Techniques’ was held on Monday to discuss the impact of technological innovations on the construction industry of Punjab through cross sharing of information. The seminar was organised by the Punjab Planning and Development Department (P&DD) along with Urban Unit at a local hotel. Punjab Communication and Works Secretary Mian […]
Security arrangements for metro train project reviewed on October 27, 2016LAHORE: Orange Line Metro Train Project (OMT) Steering Committee Chairman Khawaja Ahmad Hassaan has emphasized adoption of comprehensive security measures to guard the workers from any untoward incident on construction sites. While chairing the weekly Orange Line Metro Train progress review meeting on Wednesday, he said that contractors should thoroughly verify the credentials of individuals […]
LDA appoints 22 directors as focal persons for dengue surveillance on October 9, 2016LAHORE: As many as 22 directors of the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) on Saturday were appointed as focal persons in order to eliminate dengue larvae from all its premises. All LDA officials were directed to ensure cleanliness in the areas assigned to them, including office buildings, official residences, community centres, parking plazas, stores, workshops, walled […]
Almost 50 percent civil work of OMT completed on October 6, 2016LAHORE: As much as 49.5 percent civil work of Orange Line Metro Train (OMT) has been completed so far while construction on 12 sites has been elevated. “Work on one underground station along the 13.7km long track from Dera Gujjaran, GT Road, to Chuburji has also commenced,” informed OMT Project Steering Committee Chairman Khawaja Ahmad […]
Lopsided civil-military equation persists in Pakistan: PILDAT on October 6, 2016LAHORE: Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT) on Wednesday launched its report on ‘State of Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan’, including the third year of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government. The report presented major developments that have impacted the state of civil-military relations in Pakistan from June 01, 2015-July 31, 2016, including the […]
Seminar explores times, works and life of Shakir Ali on October 2, 2016LAHORE: Society for Cultural Education (SCE), in collaboration with the Trust for History, Art and Architecture of Pakistan (THAAP) and Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), organised an informative and fruitful seminar on ‘Rethinking the Modern through Shakir Ali’ at THAAP Head Office in Gulberg on Saturday. The seminar aimed to celebrate the 100th […]
Mothers Day observed on May 9, 2016 LAHORE: Paying rich tribute to the unending love of mothers, Lahoris celebrated Mother’s Day on Sunday. Several ceremonies were organised, special discount were offered by clothing brands and different bakeries sold special cakes across the city to mark the occasion. Lahore Avari Hotel organised a cake cutting ceremony in which Avari General Manager Grant Raubenheime, […]
International Dance Day : National Performing Arts Group pays tribute to Roshan Ara Bokhari on May 1, 2016LAHORE: The National Performing Arts Group (NPAG) of Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) Shakir Ali Museum paid a rich tribute to the services of well-known dancer and choreographer Roshan Ara Bokhari in a ceremony on the eve of International Dance Day (IDD) at Aiwan-e-Iqbal. Roshan Ara Bokhari has served 47 years in the […]
PU students protest against administration on April 27, 2016LAHORE: Students of the Punjab University (PU) on Wednesday recorded a protest, by bringing donkey carts in front of the PU vice-chancellor’s office, in favour of their demands and against the PU administration. On the other had, PU registrar has said that the real demand of the protesting students was to reinstate expelled students, which […]
Over 28 Ramadan bazaars to be set up in city by June 2 on April 21, 2016LAHORE: Over 28 bazaars would be made functional on June 2 in the city in connection with the upcoming month of Ramadan. The City District Government Lahore (CDGL) teams would especially inspect the Ramadan bazaars to ensure safety of the citizens besides implementing laws to curb child labour along with ensuring availability of fresh vegetable […]