LHC acquits death row convict in murder case

Lahore: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday acquitted a man who was sentenced to death for allegedly killing a citizen over a minor dispute, after accepting his appeal against the conviction. A two-member bench comprising Justice Farooq Haider and Justice Ali Zia Bajwa announced the verdict on appeal filed by the convict, Altaf. The […]

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DC reviews traffic management, road safety measures

Sargodha: Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Wasim chaired a meeting to review traffic congestion, road safety, accident prevention and improvement of the city’s traffic management system. According to an official spokesperson here, the meeting was attended by District Police Officer Sohaib Ashraf, District Traffic Officer, SP Patrol Police, Secretary RTA, XEN Highways, and other concerned departments. Detailed […]

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Gilani underscores education diplomacy, calls for deeper academic ties with University of London

Islamabad: Acting President Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Wednesday described education diplomacy as one of the most enduring instruments of international engagement amid stressing sustained academic partnerships beneficial for the country to address deep-rooted challenges in its education sector and prepare its youth for a rapidly changing world. Addressing a reception hosted in honour of […]

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DIRC holds inaugural meeting to strategize relocation of industrial units

Faisalabad: “District Industrial Relocation Committee (DIRC),” established by Commissioner Raja Jahangir Anwar, has convened its inaugural meeting today to strategize the phased and voluntary relocation of industrial units from the city center. Director General (DG) Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) Muhammad Asif Chaudhary, who serves as committee’s convener presided over the meeting while Additional Commissioner Coordination […]

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Commissioner inspects hospital, stresses quality care

Faisalabad: Commissioner Raja Jahangir Anwar continued his inspection drive of public hospitals and visited Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Hospital in Haseeb Shaheed Colony here on Wednesday to review healthcare services. During visit, he toured different wards of the hospital and inquired after under-treatment patients. He sought feedback regarding the availability of medicines and checked cleanliness […]

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