Low-rank policemen rail against hectic duty hours, low perks on February 12, 2017LAHORE: Despite tall claims by the government and police high ups about improved service structure, low-rank policemen bemoaned long duty hours, “poor” promotion system and “lack” of medical and education allowances. A number of police official performing duties in various parts of the city told Daily Times on Sunday that low rank police officials were […]
Students to get lessons in kite flying hazards on February 11, 2017LAHORE: Police will start a campaign in educational institutions to make youth aware about the hazards of kite flying. City police have also decided to start a crackdown on kite fliers and sellers in the provincial metropolis. In this connection, Acting DIG (Operations) Zahid Mehmood Gondal had directed all divisional superintendents of police (SPs) to […]
Criminals made off with millions in over 500 strikes in January on February 10, 2017LAHORE: It appears that dacoits and thieves contine to rule over the city, as citizens have been deprived of their cash, jewellery, vehicles and other valuables in more than 500 incidents of robbery and theft during the first month of the current year. The city police claimed that a decline in the crime rate had […]
Traffic gridlocks on roads continue, commuters fret on February 3, 2017LAHORE: Traffic gridlocks are not new to Lahoris but nowadays the provincial capital is witnessing massive traffic jams on important city roads mainly due to different protests and ongoing development projects. Even the traffic police and other departments concerned have failed to run the traffic smoothly leaving Lahoris helpless in the middle of the roads. […]
Traffic gridlocks on roads continue, commuters fret on February 3, 2017Traffic gridlocks are not new to Lahoris but nowadays the provincial capital is witnessing massive traffic jams on important city roads mainly due to different protests and ongoing development projects. Even the traffic police and other departments concerned have failed to run the traffic smoothly leaving Lahoris helpless in the middle of the roads. Talking […]
Police beef up security in wake of terrorist threats on January 28, 2017LAHORE: Following the recent reported terrorist threats across the province, city police have beefed up security arrangements at all exists and entry points of the city and at schools, colleges, universities and other important places of the city. According to a letter issued by the Home Department, “some terrorists from Afghanistan have entered Pakistan for […]
Mayor on his toes to fight drug abuse among teens on January 25, 2017 LAHORE: A special cell would be established at the Lahore Mayor Office soon to develop a policy to combat rising drug abuse among teens, especially students. These views were expressed by Lahore Mayor Colonel (r) Mubashir Javaid during an event titled ‘Drug Addiction and Community’ at the Drug Advisory Training Hub organised by the […]
Mayor on his toes to fight drug abuse among teens on January 25, 2017LAHORE: A special cell would be established at the Lahore Mayor Office soon to develop a policy to combat rising drug abuse among teens, especially students. These views were expressed by Lahore Mayor Colonel (r) Mubashir Javaid during an event titled ‘Drug Addiction and Community’ at the Drug Advisory Training Hub organised by the Youth […]
Health facilities to get 1,124 nurses, 342 pharmacists on January 23, 2017LAHORE: At least 1,124 nurses and 342 pharmacists would be hired for district headquarters and tehsil headquarters hospitals to improve nurse-to-bed ratio. These recruitments are part of a revamping plan of 25 DHQs hospitals and 15 THQs hospitals, which would be completed during the current year, said Punjab Minister for Primary and Secondary Healthcare Khawaja […]
Morphine shortage hits hospitals on January 21, 2017LAHORE: City hospitals are facing an acute shortage of morphine for the last six months and that worries those trying to alleviate pain of cancer patients. Sources in Health Department have held the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination responsible for the morphine shortage at the government-run hospitals. Owing to the shortage of […]