Lahore: In order to take forward ‘Eco-Friendly Punjab’ vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, waste would be used for energy and other useful purposes under ‘Suthra Punjab’ programme. The decision was taken in a meeting held at the Civil Secret…
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Kaira highlights PPP’s commitment to consensus-driven politics
Lahore: Former federal minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira on Thursday reiterated the Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) commitment to consensus-driven politics rather than majoritarianism, stating that rulers fade from memory, but…
Rain-related incidents claim four lives in Punjab
Lahore: Four people lost their lives and 27 others sustained injuries in rain and storm-related incidents across Punjab on Thursday. According to Rescue 1122 spokesperson, in Okara, five-year-old Dua Fatima died when the roof of her house collapsed in…
Departments put on alert for Monsoon rains
Lahore: In order to deal with the potential threat of urban flooding due to monsoon rains, Punjab Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman has directed all departments concerned to remain on high alert across the province. Chairing a video link meeting with…
Gold prices surge by Rs 1,335 to Rs 356,000 per tola
Lahore: The price of gold has also recorded an increase in global and local markets on Thursday.
According to the local Sarafa Market association sources, the price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market has increased by $13 to $3,343…
Rescue 1122 conducts mock flood response exercise
Lahore: Punjab Emergency Service Rescue 1122 Lahore on Thursday conducted a large-scale mock flood response exercise at Khaira Pull, BRB Canal, to assess preparedness for possible flooding in the region.
According to Rescue 1122 spokesperson, more t…