Author: dailybalochistantimes.com

Lahore: Punjab Police issued more than 4.843 million driving licenses across the province during the current year as part of efforts to improve compliance with traffic laws and promote road safety.

According to spokesperson on Friday, more than 5.83 million traffic challans had been issued for violations of traffic rules, resulting in fines exceeding Rs 11.16 billion.

As part of the anti-smog campaign, traffic police also issued challans to 45,881 smoke-emitting vehicles, impounded 6,871 vehicles at police stations and confiscated the fitness certificates of 28 vehicles, the spokesperson added.

Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abdul Kareem directed all field formations to continue strict enforcement against traffic law violators and ensure effective implementation of amended traffic laws, reforms and modern traffic management systems.

He ordered the continuation of the crackdown against overloading, overspeeding, underage drivers and one-way traffic violations, directing officers to take strict and indiscriminate action against offenders.

The IGP also instructed the authorities concerned to adopt effective measures for the recovery of outstanding traffic fines from defaulters, reiterating that ensuring road safety through effective enforcement of traffic laws remained a key priority of Punjab Police.

Lahore: Drizzle was recorded at isolated locations in the provincial capital on Friday, however Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast more monsoon rains till Tuesday, with occasional breaks.

According to a spokesperson of Pakistan Meteorological Department, rain-wind/thundershowers (with scattered heavy falls at times very heavy) is expected in Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Okara, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Chiniot, Khushab, Mianwali, Layyah, Bhakkar, Noorpurthal, Sargodha, Sahiwal and Pakpattan till 04th August with occasional gaps.

Rain-wind/thundershowers (with scattered heavy falls) is expected in Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan, Khanpur, Multan, Vehari, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu, Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur till 03rd August with occasional gaps.

Lahore: The supply of flour across the province is continuing uninterrupted and there is no shortage of flour in the market.

A spokesperson for the Food Safety and Consumer Protection Department said this here on Friday: “Certain elements are spreading false rumours to mislead the public.”

The Punjab government was continuously and closely monitoring the situation to ensure the uninterrupted supply of quality flour to the public, spokesperson said and sharing the latest figures, he stated that after grinding government wheat, flour mills in Punjab supplied 109,799 bags of 10-kg flour to the market at a price of Rs 1,100 per bag. In addition, after purchasing wheat from the private sector and milling it, 396,196 bags of 10-kg flour were supplied across all districts of Punjab. Likewise, 78,996 bags of 20-kg flour were also supplied.

The spokesperson further said that a total of 663,987 bags of 10-kg flour have been supplied across all districts of the province, which clearly demonstrates that all flour mills in Punjab were operating normally and flour production was continuing without interruption.

The spokesperson said that all necessary and effective measures were being taken to maintain the flour supply chain, and no disruption in the supply of flour to the public would be allowed.

He also made it clear that strict legal action would be taken against hoarders, profiteers without any discrimination and no leniency would be shown towards them.

Lahore: The Lahore Arts Council (LAC) is successfully hosting its Summer Art Workshop attended by a large number of students and children in training sessions on painting and calligraphy. The young children demonstrated remarkable enthusiasm and artistic talent.

Participants received hands-on instruction in a variety of visual arts, including portrait painting, abstract art, drawing, and traditional calligraphy. The workshop provides an inspiring platform for aspiring artists to refine their creative skills while experimenting with different techniques, colors, and artistic expressions.

The vibrant atmosphere reflected the passion of young participants, who are creating impressive artworks using brushes, pencils, and calligraphy tools under the guidance of experienced instructors.

The primary objective of the Summer Art Workshop is to promote art and culture while encouraging the younger generation to engage in positive and creative activities, said a press release here on Friday.

The initiative aims to provide a productive environment where participants can develop their artistic abilities and make meaningful use of their summer break.

Students attending the workshop appreciated the initiative and expressed gratitude to the Lahore Arts Council for providing them with an opportunity to learn, explore, and showcase their creative potential.