Day: July 28, 2021

LAHORE: Special Assistant to Chief Minister (SACM) on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Tuesday said that the role of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) was crucial in countering terrorism, as it was the first line of defence against terrorists. The Punjab government was going to further develop this department, she added. Talking to the media in […]

LAHORE: Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) Chairman, Yasir Gillani on Tuesday kicked off monsoon tree plantation drive by planting a sapling at the premises of Islamia High School here. The chairman called for wide-scale plantation to eliminate air pollution, and added that collective efforts were needed to create healthy and green environment. “PHA is coordinating […]

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar inaugurated counter-violent extremism (CVE) and counter-terrorism department (CTD) training schools blocks during his visit to the CTD headquarters, here on Tuesday. He also inaugurated the CTD helpline (0800-11111) and inspected different sections. The chief minister announced recruitment on new posts, provision of land for the CTD headquarters in […]

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar has said the Punjab government is committed to establish a university in every district of the province with a view to encourage higher education and promote research culture in education. During a meeting with Chairman Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) Dr Fazal Ahmad Khalid at the Governor’s House here […]

LAHORE: The eagerly awaited four-match T20I series between West Indies and Pakistan will begin at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados tomorrow, Wednesday. This will be the sixth bilateral T20I series between the two teams, Pakistan have dominated the West Indies with wins in four out of the previous five T20I series. West Indies won the […]

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board and the First Boards of the six Cricket Associations met at the National High Performance Centre here on Tuesday to review the progress made in the past few months while looking ahead to the objectives and targets for the upcoming season. The PCB appreciated the efforts of the six Cricket Associations […]

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar Tuesday formally introduced the Apprenticeship Act 2021 at the Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) Secretariat to provide training to youth in the industrial sector. The act would provide on-job training to the youth and the certification would be conducted by TEVTA. The CM also planted a […]