Police on high alert as Ashura nears on September 20, 2018Inspector General of Police Punjab Muhammad Tahir said that police officials and officers would remain on high alert to ensure peaceful environment throughout the province today (Thursday) in order to prevent any untoward activity by extremists and terrorists. He ordered strict screening and checking of the routes of central processions both today and tomorrow (Friday) […]
Dr Yasmin Rashid sanctions recruitments on all vacant posts in public hospitals on September 19, 2018Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has sanctioned recruitments on all vacant posts at public hospitals across Punjab. She was chairing a meeting held at the Primary & Secondary Health Department on Tuesday. The meeting was told that Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has selected 6,891 candidates for the post of medical officers, of which […]
Police tightens security sixth day into Muharram on September 17, 2018City police has beefed up security arrangements on the fifth day of Muharram across the provincial metropolis on Sunday. Police sources said that the security parametres have changed before the start of Muharram. The deputed policemen had orders not to leave their duty area until the last person leaves. Security around all the mosques and […]
Police arrest 27 criminals, recover cash, jewellery, cell phones, laptops, vehicles on September 16, 2018CIA police arrested 27 criminals belonging to different gangs and recovered cash, gold ornaments, 28 cell phones, laptops, 16 motorcycles and illegal weapons worth Rs 11.7 million from their possession. This was informed by CIA Superintendent Police Abdul Rahim Sherazi during a press conference at his office on Saturday. He added that some robbers had […]
Pakistan is the 13th most populated country in the world: speakers on September 15, 2018LAHORE: Population growth was highlighted as a critical agenda due to the status of Pakistan as the 13th most populous country in the world while our population has quadrupled since Family Planning Policy of 1965. Experts, during the round table discussion have expressed severe concerns about increasing population in Pakistan, particularly in Punjab and stressed […]
No police officer will leave his spot until the last person leaves the procession: IGP on September 14, 2018LAHORE: To maintain a peaceful environment during Muharram, four layered security shall be provided at majalis and processions in vulnerable areas by utilising all available resources, modern technology and comprehensive search through metal detectors. Checking by walk through gates shall be ensured with closed circuit television cameras monitoring and video recording. Inspector General of Punjab […]
LHC imposes ban on underage drivers on September 13, 2018The Lahore High Court on Wednesday imposed a ban on underage drivers. Justice Ali Akber Qureshi, who was hearing a petition, remarked that underage persons are not allowed to drive motorcycles, cars or rickshaws. The petition was filed in the LHC by civil society member Abdullah Malik. Moreover, the judge added that the parents of […]
Punjab police makes helmet usage compulsory by law on September 12, 2018LAHORE: After a strict court order, the City Traffic Police (CTP) has decided to take stern action against motorcyclists not wearing a helmet after Muharram 10 across the city. The violators would also face Rs 1,000 fine on the issue. Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Liaquat Ali Malik directed all officers to educate the road users […]
Punjab Police on high alert for Muharram on September 8, 2018As Muharram is approaching, inspector general Punjab directed additional IG Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) to expedite the activity of search, sweep and combing operations and that the teams of CTD should have strict vigilance over defunct organisations in order to maintain law and order. IGP Punjab Dr Syed Kaleem Imam applauded the team of CTD […]
All DPOs instructed to formulate fool-proof security plan for Muharram on September 6, 2018All the Regional Police Officers and District Police Officers will devise the security plan for sensitive Muharram processions and majalis of their regions and districts. Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr Syed Kalim Imam expressed these views while presiding over a video link conference with senior police officers at Central Police Office, on Wednesday. He […]