Category: Lahore

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken notice of an assault on homeless women in Sargodha, emphasizing that any form of violence against women and children is unacceptable.

The CM said, 'Women and children are my red line. Any act of violence, at any level, is intolerable. The safety and dignity of women traveling in public transport will be ensured under all circumstances.'

The incident took place in Jhawarian, Sargodha, where a bus driver and conductor attacked homeless women during a dispute over fare. A viral video on social media showed the helpless women crying for help as they were mercilessly beaten.

Following CM Maryam Nawaz's directives, Jhawarian Police, under the supervision of DPO Sargodha Muhammad Sohaib Ashraf, took immediate action and arrested the accused, bus driver Shaukat and conductor Shamsher. Legal proceedings have been initiated against them.

The CM has ordered strict measures to prevent violence against women in public transport and announced that a dedicated bus service for rural women will soon be launched to provide a safe and respectful travel experience.

Lahore: The Punjab Safe Cities Authority has expanded the scope of the Free Wi-Fi service in Lahore by increasing the number of locations from 200 to 230.

Additionally, the Free Wi-Fi service in Lahore has been upgraded to the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology.

According to the details, the enhanced Wi-Fi 6 technology will provide users with faster internet speeds.Punjab Safe Cities Authority is currently providing free Wi-Fi services at 300 locations across 11 districts of the province, including Lahore, Kasur, Nankana Sahib, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Gujrat, Jhelum, Attock, Sahiwal, Okara, and Murree. free Wi-Fi service will soon be extended throughout Punjab. So far, more than 17.70 million users have utilized 438 TB of data, demonstrating the public's significant interest in benefiting from this facility. The spokesperson advised citizens to make use of this free Wi-Fi service to simplify their daily lives.

However, it is emphasized that this service is intended for emergency purposes only and cannot be used for video streaming or entertainment. The spokesperson further stated that, under the directives of the Chief Minister of Punjab, efforts are underway to make Punjab a digital province, ensuring the use of cutting-edge technology in this regard.

Lahore: The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) has intensified its efforts to provide a clean environment for citizens during Ramazan.

Under its special cleanliness plan, the LWMC cleaning operational teams have successfully completed the washing and cleaning of 1,500 mosques before the last 'Ashra' [ten days] of the holy month. Under the directives of LWMC Chief Executive Officer Babar Sahib Din, special cleaning teams have been deployed at major Namaz-e-Taraweeh location, Jamia mosques, and main routes in all towns. Additionally, more than 100 workers have been assigned cleaning duties at 16 Ramazan Sahulat Bazars and low price Sugar Centres, set up by the district administration.

To facilitate the public, over 50 containers and 43 waste bins have been installed around the Ramadan Sahulat Bazars. More than 100 workers are assigned to manage cleanliness in these markets during both morning and evening shifts.

As in previous years, the cleanliness of more than 45 major Iftar dastar khwans set up across the city is being ensured. Furthermore, the cleaning process has begun at the 250 small and large graveyards throughout Lahore. Complaints related to the Ramazan Sahulat Bazaars are being addressed promptly, and the public is encouraged to contact the helpline at 1139 for any cleanliness-related issues.

Lahore: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the restoration of Lahore's historic Akbari Spice Market has been started.

'The project includes the reconstruction of the ancient Akbari Gate and significant improvements to the market's infrastructure. The Walled City Authority is overseeing its implementation'. Maryam Aurangzeb

Maryam Aurangzeb stated, "This project is part of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif's vision, aimed at preserving Lahore's historical heritage while also serving as a major milestone in boosting the economy and tourism."

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said Shop signboards, spice racks will be redesigned while Walkways for pedestrians will remain open, with enhanced facilities for accessibility.

Director General WCLA, Mr Kamran lashari said 'The reconstruction of the ancient Akbari Gate will help revive its historical significance. We will install solar lights to provide an eco-friendly lighting system in old city.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif is personally overseeing this project to modernize Lahore's cultural and commercial hub, ensuring better facilities for citizens. This project will be completed with the cost of 999.61 million rupees.

Lahore: The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) has intensified its efforts to provide a clean environment for citizens during Ramazan.

Under its special cleanliness plan, the LWMC cleaning operational teams have successfully completed the washing and cleaning of 1,500 mosques before the last 'Ashra' [ten days] of the holy month. Under the directives of LWMC Chief Executive Officer Babar Sahib Din, special cleaning teams have been deployed at major Namaz-e-Taraweeh location, Jamia mosques, and main routes in all towns. Additionally, more than 100 workers have been assigned cleaning duties at 16 Ramazan Sahulat Bazars and low price Sugar Centres, set up by the district administration.

To facilitate the public, over 50 containers and 43 waste bins have been installed around the Ramadan Sahulat Bazars. More than 100 workers are assigned to manage cleanliness in these markets during both morning and evening shifts.

As in previous years, the cleanliness of more than 45 major Iftar dastar khwans set up across the city is being ensured. Furthermore, the cleaning process has begun at the 250 small and large graveyards throughout Lahore. Complaints related to the Ramazan Sahulat Bazaars are being addressed promptly, and the public is encouraged to contact the helpline at 1139 for any cleanliness-related issues.

Lahore: A computerized ballot for residential and commercial plots was organized under the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) at the LDA Sports Complex in Johar Town, with the collaboration of the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB). The event was attended by LDA's Director-General, Tahir Farooq.

The ballot was conducted for commercial and residential plots located in Johar Town, Jubilee Town, and Mustafa Town. DG LDA Tahir Farooq congratulated the lucky winners whose plots were drawn. He emphasized that the ballot was conducted in a completely transparent manner with the support of PITB.

The ballot included plots of 7 Marlas and 1 Kanal in Johar Town, 2 Marlas in Mustafa Town, and 10 Marlas in Jubilee Town. DG Farooq stated that LDA is working diligently to provide affordable and quality housing projects to citizens. He added that LDA is offering plots in its schemes on easy instalment plans over three years.

The ceremony was attended by additional DG Housing, additional DG Special Initiatives, Chief Town Planner, Chief IT Officer, Director Auction, and other senior officials.

Later on, LDA announced the schedule for its third ballot draw, following the success of the first two. As part of the upcoming ballot, LDA has made available one Kanal plots in LDA City on easy instalment plans and the second ballot of the year will take place in May 2025.

The draw will include plots from LDA City, Green Town, and Gujarpura, offering residents the opportunity to own plots on affordable instalment plans.