Police asked to enhance security at education institutes on August 18, 2017LAHORE: City police have been directed to beef up security arrangements at schools and other educational institutions in the provincial metropolis. The directive was issued in view of intelligence reports. Meanwhile, private schools have also been asked to ensure that standard operating procedures on security are fulfilled. Schools’ administrations have said that the financial burden […]
PMA sees bureaucracy behind sick healthcare system on August 14, 2017LAHORE: The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) leaders have said that bureaucracy has failed to run the affairs of the Health Department in Punjab. During a media briefing at the PMA House here on Sunday, PMA President Prof Dr Muhammad Ashraf Nizami, General Secretary Dr Qaiser Sajjad and other officer-bearers showed their deep concern over the […]
Law enforcers on their toes as Nawazs rally hits town on August 13, 2017LAHORE: Security across the city remained on high alert on Saturday on the occasion of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s homecoming rally, as a number of police officials were deputed at all important places on the rally route’s, especially the section from Imamia Colony Shahdara to the Data Darbar. The City Traffic Police also performed […]
Comprehensive security, traffic plans finalised for todays show on August 11, 2017LAHORE: The city police have chalked out a security and traffic plan for the homecoming rally of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif, which would enter the provincial capital today (Friday). More than 10,000 police officials would perform security and traffic duties in all important areas of the city. The City Traffic Police also […]
Another victim of Outfall Road bomb blast dies on August 9, 2017LAHORE: Another victim of the Monday’s bomb blast on Outfall Road expired in hospital on Tuesday, taking the toll to two, with fear looming that the death toll could be increased as four to five life-threatening injured were under treatment. The Counter Terrorism Department has registered a case of the bomb blast against unidentified terrorists. […]
CTP goes the extra mile to curb traffic congestions on August 2, 2017LAHORE: The City Traffic Police (CTP) Tuesday launched a massive crackdown on illegal parking stands and encroachments hindering smooth flow of traffic in the city. In this connection, warnings have been issued to shopkeepers against encroachments and illegal parking stands on all busy roads across the city. The CTP had earlier launched a traffic awareness […]
Filing complaints with police still a Herculean task on July 30, 2017LAHORE: Filing a complaint with police is not less than a Herculean task as people have to run from pillar to post to get their complaints registered at different police stations in the provincial metropolis. According to an estimate, around 50 to 60 people daily approach courts to seek an order for registration of first […]
Mixed reaction from trade unions to SCs verdict on July 29, 2017LAHORE: The verdict of the Supreme Court in the Panama Papers case evoked mixed response from several trade organisations in the city as few of them hailed the decision while others were not happy with it. Talking to Daily Times, All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajran President Khalid Pervaiz appreciated the decision of the apex court and said […]
Lahore bombed on July 25, 2017LAHORE: At least 26 people, including nine policemen, were killed and more than 60 others injured in a powerful suicide blast in front of the old fruit and vegetable market near the Arfa Software Technology Park on Ferozepur Road on Monday. The death toll could rise as more than 15 people are still fighting for […]
Lahore bombed on July 25, 2017LAHORE: At least 26 people, including nine policemen, were killed and more than 60 others injured in a powerful suicide blast in front of the old fruit and vegetable market near the Arfa Software Technology Park on Ferozepur Road on Monday. The death toll could rise as more than 15 people are still fighting for […]