New cops struggling to control crimes on November 17, 2016LAHORE: Massive transfers and postings within the Police Department have become a blessing in disguise for criminals, as new police officials are so far unable to control surge in street crimes, it has been reported. Reportedly, there are around 1,000 incidents of robbery, mobile phone and handbags snatching, cars and motorcycles theft every month across […]
IG orders removal of encroachments, professional beggary on November 8, 2016LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General of Police Mushtaq Ahmad Sukhera has proposed to set up a special squad dedicated to removal of encroachments from main markets, bazaars and roads. He directed the officials to take stern action against encroachments, unauthorised number plates, applied-for vehicles and motorcycles and to launch an operation against professional beggars roaming on […]
CDGL seals 19 factories emitting dangerous gasaes on November 7, 2016LAHORE: The City District Government Lahore’s (CDGL) Environment Department on Sunday conducted a massive crackdown against pollution and sealed 19 factories involved in emitting dangerous gases in the air across the city. According to the CDGL spokesman, five teams of the said department sealed 19 factories in different parts of the city on emitting gases […]
WAPDA successfully completes excavation of left tunnel on October 24, 2016LAHORE: The construction of Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project (NJHP) would be completed in shortest possible time, as the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) construction team has successfully completed the excavation of left tunnel, one of the critical components of the project, on schedule. The project management achieved this milestone on Sunday when it successfully connected […]
Kite flying still prevalent despite ban on October 17, 2016LAHORE: Despite strict orders against sale and purchase of kites, the provincial capital has witnessed a significant increase in the culture of kite flying during last few weeks, causing injuries to several motorcyclists due to sharp chemical stings. Meanwhile, the city police and other concerned departments have completely failed to ensure implementation of ban on […]
Tight security planned for march on Raiwind today on September 30, 2016LAHORE: Over 7,000 policemen will be deployed to provide security to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) marchers today. The Police Department has also called additional Elite Force, Mujahid Force, Quick Response Force in addition to personnel in plainclothes from other intelligence agencies for round-the-clock patrolling of all surrounding areas of Raiwind. Talking to Daily Times, a […]
Police evolve plan to ensure foolproof security during Eid on September 11, 2016LAHORE: Police on Sunday finalised a security plan for Eidul Azha, deputing more than 5,000 police officers to safeguard the citizens against any untoward incident across the provincial capital. Lahoris would perform Eid prayers in 3,300 mosques, imambargahs, open places and grounds under tight security arrangements tomorrow. Police would perform their security duties at all […]
Police cordon off Lahore Railway Station citing security concerns on September 9, 2016LAHORE: The city police on Friday beefed up its security arrangements in the provincial capital, as Lahore Railway Station was closed during early morning owing to security concerns, while police arrested at least 12 suspects during a search operation. A flag march was also conducted in different parts of the city. Police and intelligence officials […]
Govt evolves strategy to reduce workload on Children Hospital on September 3, 2016LAHORE: A paediatric referral system is being set up in Punjab with a view to have optimum utilisation of the available facilities of medical treatment for children in teaching hospitals and to reduce the workload at the Children hospital, Lahore. As a pilot project, the referral system between different public sector hospitals and Children Hospital […]
Australian high commissioner inaugurates new hostel for COAVS students on August 27, 2016LAHORE: Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Margaret Adamson and Punjab Specialised Healthcare and Medical Education Secretary Najam Ahmed Shah inaugurated a new hostel at the King Edward Medical University’s College of Ophthalmology and Allied Vision Sciences (COAVS), Mayo Hospital on Friday. The hostel would house 250 ophthalmic students, mostly girls from remote areas of Pakistan. […]