LAHORE:The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday issued notices to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and Punjab governor for February 3 on a petition, seeking directions for announcement of a date for holding elections in the province. Justice Jawad Hassan heard the petition, filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) through its General Secretary Asad Umar. […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:As the snowy season is on its peak, a large number of tourists from across the country visit different hilly areas with their families and friends to enjoy snowfall. According to private news channels, a huge rush of tourists was witnessed in popular tourist destinations, including Murree, Malam Jabba, Kalam, Naran, Kaghan, Swat, Hunza, Ziarat, […]
Read MoreABBOTTABAD:Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Police Hazara Tahir Ayub Khan Monday said that Abbottabad district is a peaceful region and better measures should be taken to improve the law and order and crime more effectively. He expressed these views while chairing a meeting of Abbottabad Police officers. District Police Officer (DPO) Abbottabad Umar Tufail briefed DIG […]
Read MoreLAHORE:Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Capt (retd) Mustansar Feroze said on Monday that maintaining smooth traffic flow on roads and provision of traffic-related facilities including licences were top priority of the Lahore traffic police. Addressing a press conference after assuming charge as the CTO at Police Lines Qila Gujjar Singh here, he said that implementation of […]
Read MoreMinister of State Hina Rabbani Khar said that as Pakistan’s social landscape represented a rich tapestry of diversity and pluralism, it has always been a land of many religions and beliefs, peacefully co-existing in harmony for centuries. “Regarding minority rights, she quoted the country’s founding father Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as categorically saying, “You are […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) are making continuous efforts including salt sprinkling and deploying snow squad machinery to clear the snow at Patriata Morr to Lower Topa area of N-75. Motorway Police are also providing information and advice to road users at an information desk set up at the Phulgran toll plaza Islamabad-Muzaffarabad Dual […]
Read MoreABBOTTABAD:During the seventh spell of heavy snowfall on Monday, Galyat and Thandyani received more than two feet of snow while the road networks in Galyat and Kaghan were totally blocked and residents were trapped in heavy snow. According to the Galyat Development Authority (GDA) spokesperson, during the last 24 hours Galyat and Thandyani received more […]
Read MoreFAISALABAD: Director General (Extension) Livestock and Dairy Development Dr Muhammad Iqbal Shahid on Monday visited civil veterinary dispensaries at Harsa Sheikh and Chak No 134-JB and reviewed the facilities available there for the treatment of animals. He also monitored field monitoring of vaccination against Lumpy skin disease besides outdoor record and cleanliness at both dispensaries. […]
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