Category: Lahore

Lahore: Punjab Home Secretary Dr. Ahmad Javed Qazi on Friday distributed commendation certificates among officers and officials in recognition of their outstanding performance during Muharram security operations at a ceremony held at the Punjab Home Department.

Speaking on the occasion, the secretary appreciated the dedication and professionalism of the officers and personnel who performed their duties efficiently during Muharram, added that the provincial government was utilising all available resources to maintain peace and ensure public safety across Punjab.

He said the Punjab Home Department’s Central Control Room, Cyber Patrolling Cell and Muharram Portal remained operational round the clock throughout Muharram, continuously monitoring the law and order situation and receiving reports from across the province.

Dr. Ahmad said the department’s Digital Media Cell reported more than 5,000 sectarian hate-related social media accounts to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) for necessary action. He added that the Muharram Portal played a key role in monitoring the latest security situation across Punjab.

He said comprehensive security arrangements were also being finalised for Chehlum, adding that cyber patrolling had been intensified to prevent the spread of provocative and disruptive content in the digital space.

The secretary reiterated that safeguarding the lives, property and dignity of citizens remained the state’s foremost priority. He warned that strict action would be taken against individuals promoting sectarian hatred or inciting unrest on social media under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and the Anti-Terrorism Act.

Home Department Special Secretary Faisal Farid and Zainab Khan, Home Department Additional Secretary Asma Ejaz Cheema, Internal Security Additional Secretary Maham Asif Malik, Additional Secretary Special Initiatives Abdul Rauf, Civil Defence Director Tasneem Ali Khan and other senior officials also attended the ceremony.

Lahore: A meeting chaired by Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique at Town Hall, MCL reviewed the aspects of maintenance of schemes after the completion of Lahore Development Program (LDP).

Advisor to the Chief Minister on Political Affairs Zeeshan Malik, Secretary Local Government Shakeel Ahmed Mian and Deputy Commissioner Lahore Captain R Muhammad Ali Ijaz also attended the meeting.

The provincial minister priased the Deputy Commissioner/Administrator Lahore Municipal Corporation Muhammad Ali Ijaz and MD WASA Syed Ghufran Ahmed on the completion of LDP Phase One and Two saying that both the departments demonstrated excellent teamwork to fulfill the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. He said that 16,500 streets measuring 1,800 kilometers were paved under LDP. “741 kilometers of new sewer lines were laid in Lahore while 12 new disposal stations were built. In addition, 75 units of new machinery were added to deal with urban flooding”, he observed.

The Minister for Local Government said that LDP has also reached areas where no development work has been done till date. “The use of eye-catching colored tiles in the streets has enhanced the aesthetic beauty”, he added. He said that the installation and maintenance of 22,423 street lights has also been completed in Lahore. Zeeshan Rafique said that LDP is a unique project of the government of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. “It was in the light of the experience of LDP that the foundation of the Punjab Development Program was laid, which is now being successfully carried forward in 60 cities”, he figured out. The provincial minister directed that the finishing work of the few schemes that are left to be completed soon.

Advisor to the Chief Minister Zeeshan Malik urged that the Lahore Municipal Corporation should ensure the maintenance of the completed streets because regular maintenance can avoid many potential challenges. During the meeting, the provincial minister and advisor also directed the Deputy Commissioner Lahore to get the LDP validated by a third party.

Lahore: A 42-member delegation of trainee officers from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday visited the Central Police Office (CPO) Lahore to study Punjab Police’s election security arrangements, modern policing practices and public service delivery system.

The delegation comprised 39 assistant election commissioners, two research associates and one assistant director.

During the visit, the trainee officers met Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abdul Kareem.

Additional Inspector General (Operations) Sarfraz Virk briefed the delegation on the security measures adopted by Punjab Police before, during and after general elections and by-elections. The officers were also informed about the force’s organisational structure, technology-driven policing, public service delivery mechanisms and key policing reforms.

The delegation also visited the Punjab Police Museum, the CPO Control Room and other operational sections.

Speaking on the occasion, IGP Abdul Kareem said Punjab Police fully recognised the vital role of election officers in the democratic process and ensured comprehensive security for election officials, polling staff and all election-related activities to facilitate the peaceful conduct of elections.

He also interacted with the trainee officers, inquired about their training experience and responded to their questions regarding policing and election security.

At the conclusion of the visit, the IGP and members of the delegation exchanged commemorative souvenirs.

Additional IG Investigation Shahzada Sultan, Additional IG Training Asim Gulzar, DIG Training Munir Ahmed Zia Rao, DIG IT Mansoor-ul-Haq and other senior officers were also present on the occasion.

Lahore: A meeting of the Admission Committee of the University of the Punjab was held under the chairmanship of Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mahmood Saleem, to review matters relating to undergraduate admissions for the Academic Session 2026-27.

To facilitate applicants from Azad Jammu and Kashmir who could not appear in the first admission test due to exceptional circumstances, the Committee approved a special concession allowing them to appear in the second admission test without payment of an additional fee.

The Committee reviewed the ongoing undergraduate admission process and directed all concerned offices to ensure timely completion of admission-related activities and effective coordination for the smooth conduct of the admission process.

To streamline admissions for international students, the Committee constituted a sub-committee to prepare comprehensive procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for admissions against foreign reserved seats.

The Committee also approved exemption from the University Pre-Admission Entry Test for applicants applying under the reserved quota for Children of Overseas Pakistanis, except in programmes where the relevant accreditation councils require the entry test as mandatory.

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed profound sorrow over the death of three people, including a mother and her son, after the roof of an under-construction building collapsed in Faisalabad.

The chief minister extended her heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the bereaved families.

She also directed the authorities concerned to ensure the provision of the best possible medical treatment to those injured in the incident.

CM Maryam Nawaz said the Punjab government stood with the grieving families in this difficult time.

She further reaffirmed her commitment to making dilapidated houses with unsafe roofs and walls secure through the “Apna Ghar… Mehfooz Ghar” scheme.

Lahore: Nauman Yousaf on Friday assumed charge as the commissioner of Lahore Division.

Upon his arrival at the Commissioner Office, he was warmly received by senior officers, who presented bouquets to welcome him.

A senior PAS officer of Grade-19, Nauman Yousaf previously served as Special Secretary (Budget), Finance Department, Punjab.

After assuming charge, the newly appointed commissioner met staff officers and received briefings on administrative and developmental affairs of the division.

Among those who welcomed him were Additional Commissioner (Coordination) Bilal Hassan, Additional Commissioner (Revenue) Rao Abdul Jabbar, Additional Commissioner (Consolidation) Arshad Bhatti, Director Development Javed Rashid Chauhan, Assistant Commissioner (General) Wajeeha Samreen, Assistant Commissioner (Revenue) Aleem Ahmad and other officers.