Month: August 2026

Lahore: To prevent the increasing number of traffic accidents in the city, the City Traffic Police Lahore has decided to conduct a complete check of the drivers of commercial and public service vehicles.

An important meeting was held under the chairmanship of CTO Lahore Syed Abdul Rahim Shirazi regarding the prevention of accidents, in which orders were issued to check the criminal records, driving history and license records of public service and commercial drivers. In the meeting, the SP Headquarters was also given a special task of finding out the causes of accidents and possible measures to prevent them.

According to CTO Lahore, the number of commercial vehicles in Lahore is about five percent of the total registered vehicles, however, the role of these vehicles in fatal traffic accidents has come to light up to 48 percent. He directed that no transport union should provide a vehicle to a driver without a character certificate.

Drivers involved in crimes or repeated accidents will be kept away from driving. Abdul Rahim Shirazi said that drivers responsible for accidents as well as elements supporting them will be held accountable.

The licenses of all commercial and public service vehicle drivers will also be checked, while action will be taken against those driving without valid licenses. He said that a comprehensive strategy has been implemented to reduce commercial vehicle accidents in Lahore and strict monitoring has been started to eliminate the major causes of accidents.

CTO Lahore said that no compromise will be made on road safety and a zero-tolerance policy will be adopted against those who violate traffic rules.

Lahore: Federal Interior, Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday paid a surprise visit to the 24/7 NADRA Mega Center at Shimla Pahari and expressed satisfaction over the significant improvement in public service delivery.

He said that citizens’ trust and satisfaction were the true benchmarks of any public institution’s success.

During the visit, the minister inspected various service counters and reviewed arrangements made for applicants seeking Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs), Family Registration Certificates (FRCs) and other NADRA documents.

He interacted with citizens waiting for their turn and inquired about the processing time, quality of services and overall facilities being provided at the center.

The citizens informed the minister that the previous situation of overcrowding, long queues and hours-long waiting had been eliminated, adding that they were now being served within minutes. Several visitors said they received their token and reached the counter within five minutes without facing any inconvenience.

An elderly citizen appreciated the cooperative attitude of the staff, saying his work was completed within a few minutes, while an elderly woman offered prayers for the minister and the NADRA staff for ensuring respectful and efficient public service.

Mohsin Naqvi also met the staff at different counters and directed them to continue extending courteous guidance to applicants, particularly regarding the required documents, so that citizens could complete their applications without unnecessary delays or repeated visits.

During the inspection, two citizens seeking Family Registration Certificates brought their issues to the minister’s notice.

He immediately issued on-the-spot directions to the officials concerned for their prompt resolution.

Some visitors also complained about overcharging by the parking contractor outside the NADRA center.

The minister took notice of the complaints and directed the relevant authorities to address the issue in accordance with the prescribed parking fee.

He further directed NADRA to streamline the system for accessing the track record of FRCs to facilitate citizens and improve service efficiency.

Recalling his previous visit to the center, Mohsin Naqvi said the latest public feedback was highly encouraging and reflected the institution’s improved performance.

He said that ensuring citizens’ convenience and dignity remained the government’s priority.

The interior minister also commended the Chairman NADRA and the entire team for their dedicated efforts and improved performance, saying the positive public response was a testament to their commitment to delivering efficient and citizen-friendly services.

Lahore: A video link meeting of WASA Punjab was held under the chairmanship of Minister for Housing and Urban Development Bilal Yasin on Sunday.

DG WASA Punjab Tayyab Farid and MDs of all districts gave a briefing on the preparations and performance of the districts.

Provincial Minister Bilal Yasin said that now not only operations, the office staff will also closely monitor the field operations. Uniforms will be mandatory for WASA staff, and monitoring will be done through geolocation.

The Minister for Housing Punjab made it clear that the de-silting process will not stop now, and directed DG WASA to provide additional staff and machinery immediately. In any emergency, the machinery of the adjoining districts and Lahore WASA will provide full support.

Special staff of all MDs will submit reports on drainage and manholes from low-lying areas. All disposal stations, machinery, generators and special complaints cells will be kept fully functional.

Delay in drainage during rains will not be tolerated at all. Instructions have also been issued to ensure immediate coordination and joint action between all relevant institutions in emergency situations.

Lahore: Punjab Minister for Law Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan on Sunday visited the residence of late former Member of the National Assembly Malik Muhammad Iqbal Channar to offer condolences to the bereaved family.

During the visit, the minister met the late leader’s son, Deputy Speaker of the Punjab Assembly Malik Zaheer Iqbal Channar, and other family members, expressing his heartfelt sympathy over their loss.

Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan offered Fateha for the departed soul and prayed that Almighty Allah grant the late Malik Muhammad Iqbal Channar the highest place in Jannat-ul-Firdous, forgive his shortcomings, elevate his ranks and bless the bereaved family with patience and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Paying tribute to the late parliamentarian, the minister described Malik Muhammad Iqbal Channar as a dignified, principled and people-oriented political leader who devoted his political and social life to public service. He said the late leader’s valuable contributions to politics, society and public welfare would always be remembered with respect.

The minister said the demise of Malik Muhammad Iqbal Channar was a great loss to political and public circles, adding that the country had lost a respected, wise and dedicated public representative. He assured the bereaved family that he and the Punjab government stood with them in this difficult time and prayed for eternal peace for the departed soul and strength for the family.

Lahore: A 24-year-old young man, Abrar, died on Sunday while indulging in wheelie-doing on Canal Road Ichhra to FC Bridge.

According to initial information, a group of young men led by Lala Sajid, was doing one-wheeling on Canal Road. About an hour before the accident, Lahore Traffic Police took action against this group and arrested one Husnain and handed him over to Ichhra Police Station for legal action, while others fled the scene.

According to a traffic police spokesperson, hundreds of videos of one-wheeling were allegedly recovered from the mobile phone of the arrested accused Husnain, which have been handed over to the police concerned for further legal action.

Meanwhile, a motorcycle lost control and met an accident, as a result of which 24-year-old Abrar died on-the-spot. A brother of the deceased was also part of the wheelie group and present on the scene. As soon as the incident was reported, the traffic police and the police concerned reached the spot, while all aspects of the accident are being reviewed and legal action is underway.

CTO Lahore Syed Abdul Rahim Shirazi has appealed to parents and youth to completely avoid dangerous and illegal activities like one-wheeling.