UNITED NATIONS: The UN agency tackling crime and drug abuse released its annual World Drug Report Wednesday, with a warning that there are now nearly 300 million users globally, alongside an increase in trafficking.
‘Drug production, trafficking, and…
Read MoreISLAMABAD: The Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Geneva, in partnership with the Permanent Mission of Bolivia and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and in collaboration with the UN Office in Geneva, o…
Read MoreLAHORE: On the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse, IGP Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar reiterated his commitment to fulfilling Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz’s vision of a ‘Drug-Free Punjab’.
He said that the day was commemorated to rene…
Read MoreLAHORE: Punjab Assembly’s ongoing budget session here Wednesday approved the Finance Bill 2024-25 by majority vote.
The bill features revision of taxes/duties including court fee and stamp duty to be implemented from next financial year (2024-25) sta…
Read MoreLAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has unveiled a comprehensive package of reforms aimed at revolutionising public service delivery, enhancing judicial efficiency, and implementing IT-based initiatives.
The reforms, announced on June 26, 2024, durin…
Read MoreLAHORE: The district administration has initiated a crackdown on illegal LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) outlets and mini petrol pumps in the city as part of its zero tolerance policy to protect public safety. The authorities sealed 10 shops, confiscat…
Read MoreLAHORE: The Punjab Highway Patrol (PHP) is actively working for smooth traffic flow, enforce the traffic laws, serve and protect the citizens on the roads throughout the province including Lahore.
The IGP Punjab has directed the force to make the PHP…
Read MoreLAHORE: The Character Building Society and Anti-Drug Tobacco Committee (ADTC) of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore jointly arranged a walk to mark the ‘International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking’ with t…
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