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‘Dedicated lanes for cyclists & motorcyclists in Lahore’

Lahore: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has decided to make dedicated lanes for cyclists and motorcyclists in the provincial capital to improve traffic flow. On the special directions of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz, the LDA has initially launched the pilot project on Ferozepur Road, Lahore. LDA DG Tahir Farooq visited the site and reviewed the project while LDA Chief Engineer Israr Saeed and the Project Director briefed him about the development works. The LDA is making biker lanes on the outer sides of both directions of Ferozepur Road. These lanes will be separated from main road by using curb stone and eco-friendly blue paint. In the first phase, a 4-kilometer-long lane is being built on both sides from Kalma Chowk to Lahore Bridge. LDA DG Tahir Farooq said the biker lane would be 12-feet wide and would ease the commute for citizens. The objective of promoting biker lanes was to improve traffic flow and reduce accidents, he added. Later, LDA DG Tahir Farooq visited Block B-3 in Gulb erg to review the ongoing sustainable development projects. The LDA Chief Engineer informed him about the rapid progress in Block B-3 of Gulberg. The LDA DG directed that the development work should continue without any interruption.

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3 drug peddlers, 3 liquor suppliers arrested

Rawalpindi: The Rawalpindi Police on Monday arrested three drug peddlers, three liquor suppliers and two other accused for illegal LPG decanting from different areas.

According to a police spokesman, the Morgah held three drug peddlers with more than 4.5 kilograms of hashish. The arrested accused included Ikram, Imran and Tariq.

Similarly, the Waris Khan Police arrested three liquor suppliers namely Zahid, Khalil-ur-Rehman and Hamza Omar, and recovered 18 litres of liquor from them.

Likewise, the R A Bazaar Police nabbed two accused for illegally decanting of Liquefied Petroleum Gas and seized gas cylinders and refilling equipment. The accused were identified as Tariq and Saqib.

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3 drug peddlers, 3 liquor suppliers arrested

Rawalpindi: The Rawalpindi Police on Monday arrested three drug peddlers, three liquor suppliers and two other accused for illegal LPG decanting from different areas.

According to a police spokesman, the Morgah held three drug peddlers with more than 4.5 kilograms of hashish. The arrested accused included Ikram, Imran and Tariq.

Similarly, the Waris Khan Police arrested three liquor suppliers namely Zahid, Khalil-ur-Rehman and Hamza Omar, and recovered 18 litres of liquor from them.

Likewise, the R A Bazaar Police nabbed two accused for illegally decanting of Liquefied Petroleum Gas and seized gas cylinders and refilling equipment. The accused were identified as Tariq and Saqib.

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Pakistan, Bangladesh diplomats stress strengthening bilateral trade ties

Dubai: Consul General of Bangladesh in Dubai Md. Rashedujjaman on Monday paid a courtesy call on his Pakistani counterpart Hussain Muhammad here wherein both sides discussed bilateral ties and ways to further strengthen cooperation.

Welcoming the visiting Consul General, Hussain emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between Bangladesh and Pakistan, particularly in trade.

Both diplomats acknowledged the potential for collaboration and agreed to engage their respective consulates' trade sections to further promote bilateral cooperation.

During the meeting, Md. Rashedujjaman expressed his gratitude to Hussain Muhammad for the warm reception and appreciated the valuable insights shared regarding the consular services provided by the Pakistani consulate.

Both sides had an in-depth discussion on various consular services including passport issuance, national identity cards, and visa procedures.

They agreed to enhance information sharing and future collaboration regarding community services and public awareness initiatives.

The meeting was also attended by senior diplomats from both sides.

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PJA launches training course on forensic analysis of evidence

Lahore: The Punjab Judicial Academy (PJA) on Monday launched a comprehensive training course on the forensic analysis of evidence in criminal cases.

The current batch comprises 32 judicial officers, including civil judges, senior civil judges, and additional district and sessions judges, from across the province.

Addressing the inaugural session, PJA Director General Justice (Retd.) Sardar Ahmad Naeem emphasized that the Academy offers a range of training programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops to promote capacity-building and ethical development. He affirmed the Academy's commitment to providing top-quality training to judicial officers, enabling them to deliver impartial and sustainable decisions.

The director general highlighted the significance of forensic sciences in criminal cases and stressed the need for judges to remain updated on the latest advancements in the field. He underscored that judges play a pivotal role in upholding justice and that their decisions should have a profound impact on society. He encouraged the participants to gain as much knowledge and skill as possible from the course material and to benefit from the expertise of renowned instructors.

He added that this training course aligns with the vision of the Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court and aims to equip judicial officers with the necessary tools to effectively analyze forensic evidence and deliver justice in criminal cases.

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Interfaith leaders unite in Abbottabad to discuss climate change

Abbottabad: A seminar on interfaith harmony and social unity addressing climate change was held in Abbottabad on Monday.

The event organized by the Center for Social Education and Development (CSED) featured comprehensive discussions on Pakistan's vulnerabilities to climate change and strategies to mitigate its impact.

Participants at the workshop learned that Pakistan is ranked among the top 20 countries most affected by climate change. The gathering brought together a diverse group of participants, including religious leaders, pastors, members of the Sikh and Hindu communities, university students, political representatives and women professionals.

Key speakers shed light on the severe consequences of rising global temperatures, such as disrupted rainfall patterns, glacier melt and adverse effects on wildlife, which increasingly encroach on human habitats due to dwindling resources in their natural environments.

Highlighting the role of trees in combating carbon emissions, experts noted that 80 trees are needed to neutralize the carbon footprint of one individual. They underscored that all major religions emphasize the importance of environmental stewardship and urged faith leaders to leverage their platforms mosques, churches, temples, and pulpits to educate communities about sustainable practices.

The seminar concluded with a collective call for a balanced lifestyle and equitable use of resources to address shared environmental challenges.

CSED Executive Director Mubashir Akram, trainers Sikandar Khan and Junaid Ahmed, Dr. Shahid Amin of Hazara University, religious scholar Mufti Jafar Tayyar Maqbool Awan, Pastor Aslam Nazuk, Sikh representative Tushar Singh, Hindu community leader Sajan Lal, Provincial Chairman of All Government Employees Union Shaukat Kayani, and women representatives Samina Arum and Ayesha were present in the seminar.

The participants collectively pledged to play an active role in raising awareness and combating the effects of climate change through interfaith collaboration and community initiatives.