Homeopaths, pharmacists come down hard on DRAP once again on December 23, 2016LAHORE: A large number of homeopaths, owners of pharmaceutical companies, lawyers and pharmacists staged a protest in favour of Pakistan’s alternative medicines industry outside the Lahore Press Club (LPC) on Friday. The protesters were also carrying banners, posters and placards with slogans inscribed on them in support of their demands. Speaking on this occasion, Pakistan […]
Security beefed up at churches across city on December 23, 2016LAHORE: City police will provide foolproof security arrangements on Christmas at all churches in the provincial metropolis. These views were expressed by Capital City Police officer (CCPO) Captain (r) Amin Wains during a meeting with different religious leader held at Police Lines Qilla Gujjar Singh on Thursday. DIG Operations Dr Haider Ashraf and other senior […]
Healthcare providers trained on HIV cases detection on December 22, 2016 LAHORE: The Punjab Aids Control Programme (PACP) has started training of healthcare providers on HIV/AIDS case detection, treatment and counselling across the province. According to details, the PACP Thursday conducted trainings of technical staff at District Headquarters Hospital Gujranwala, engaging healthcare providers. Two days earlier, similar training was conducted at District Headquarters Hospital Kasur. […]
Police crackdown on improper, absent number plates on vehicles on December 21, 2016 LAHORE: The City Traffic Police has issued challans to more than 300,000 owners of unregistered vehicles, informally designed number plates as well as motorcycles without registration across the city during the current year. Traffic police spokesman said that 307,324 challans issued to illegal number plates and those vehicles and motorcyclists who drove without […]
Dozing off at wheels caused 42 accidents on N5 in 2016 on December 21, 2016LAHORE: Dozing off at wheel is and can be dangerous as at least five people were killed and nine others injured in 42 accidents this year on National Highway N5 (Central Zone), which were caused when drivers behind the wheels fell asleep. In this connection, the Central Zone imparted briefing to 16,783 public service vehicles, […]
Worrying spurt in citys crime rate on December 17, 2016LAHORE: Police have allegedly failed to control surge in incident of robberies and street crimes, as authorities are still unable to find any clue about these gangs, who are depriving citizens of their valuables for the last many months. According to sources, police could not succeed to arrest culprits who looted a family in the […]
Erasmus Plus programme Only 57 Pakistanis avail EU-funded scholarships on December 16, 2016LAHORE: The European Union representative in Pakistan has said out of 3,000 scholarships funded for Asian students in 2016, only 57 of those came from Pakistan as compared to around 500 from India. “This is remarkably less than could be expected, given the country’s size,” said Anne Kofoed, Teamlead Education and Governance, European Union Delegation […]
Only 57 Pakistanis avail EU-funded scholarships on December 15, 2016 LAHORE: The European Union representative in Pakistan has said out of 3,000 scholarships funded for Asian students in 2016, only 57 of those came from Pakistan as compared to around 500 from India. “This is remarkably less than could be expected, given the country’s size,” said Anne Kofoed, Teamlead Education and Governance, European Union […]
House and shop robberies on the rise on December 14, 2016LAHORE: House and shop robberies are on the rise in the city, Daily Times learnt.It was reported that around three months back 6 to 7 robberies were reported daily which has now rose to 12 to 15 cases daily. Sources in Police Department said that police force including PRU, Dolphin Force, Mujahid Squad and Muhafiz […]
House and shop robberies on the rise on December 14, 2016 LAHORE: House and shop robberies are on the rise in the city, Daily Times learnt. It was reported that around three months back 6 to 7 robberies were reported daily which has now rose to 12 to 15 cases daily. Sources in Police Department said that police force including PRU, Dolphin Force, Mujahid […]