Category: Lahore

Lahore: The Punjab government on Friday has officially announced office hours in Ramadan.

Office hours in Punjab Civil Secretariat will be from 9 am to 3 pm from Monday to Thursday, while office hours will be from 9 am to 12: 30 pm on Friday.

Office hours in offices with 6 working days will be from 9 am to 2 pm. Likewise, office hours will be from 9 am to 12: 30 pm on Friday.

The Punjab government in this connection has also issued a notification of office hours.

Lahore: The Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) has sent a comprehensive set of 20 budget proposals to the federal government, aimed at revitalising the furniture industry and enhancing its global competitiveness.

PFC Chief Executive Officer Mian Kashif Ashfaq said on Friday that the proposals focus on boosting exports, improving quality standards, and promoting the industry in line with international benchmarks. Key recommendations include tax incentives for furniture manufacturers, subsidies for raw material imports, and the establishment of specialized training centers to enhance workforce skills.

The PFC also stressed the need for modern technology adoption, branding, and marketing support to help local manufacturers penetrate into international markets. Additionally, the council advocates for the creation of export-friendly policies, such as reduced tariffs and streamlined customs procedures, to facilitate smoother trade. By implementing these measures,he said, the PFC aims to position Pakistan as a leading player in the global furniture market, generating employment opportunities and contributing significantly to the national economy. The proposals reflect a strategic vision to align the industry with global standards and capitalize on its untapped potential.

Lahore: Dark clouds reigned in Punjab including Lahore, with light and heavy rain in different parts of the city, making the weather cool and pleasant.

With light showers it is still ongoing in various areas on Friday.

Rain continued to fall in areas around Laxmi Chowk, Abbott Road, Davis Road, Liberty, Mall Road and Lahore High Court, as well as in areas around Jail Road, while rain continued in other areas including Gulberg, Model Town and GPO.

According to Meteorological department details, the cold has intensified as a result of the persistent rain, making the weather even chillier. The heaviest rainfall recorded in Lahore was 8 mm in the areas around Jail Road, followed by 7 mm in Gulshan Ravi and 6 mm in Youhanaabad.

While the Wasa data stated that 6 mm of rain was also recorded in the areas surrounding Gulberg and Upper Mall.

In other parts of the province, heavy rain accompanied by strong winds was reported in Ferozewala, Gujranwala, Gujrat and its surrounding areas, which led to a significant drop in temperature.

In Mandi Bahauddin, light rain continued intermittently, bringing back the chill and resulting in power outages.

Meanwhile, in Kamonki, heavy rain was accompanied by hailstorms, causing the temperature to drop further.

The hailstorm raised concerns over potential damage to the wheat crop.

In the north-western areas of Nowshera Wirkan, severe hailstorms were reported, and roads in Oulakh Bhaike and Argan Bangla were covered in hail. Farmers in the region were left worried, with significant crop damage.

Nowshera Wirkan also experienced power outages as all feeders tripped due to the storm.

Meanwhile, in Hafizabad and its surroundings, heavy rain and hailstorms made the weather cold and pleasant.

In Khanqah Dogran, rain caused a build-up of mud on the main GT Road, disrupting traffic flow and causing severe inconvenience for commuters.

Lahore: The HBL PSL X will return to entertain cricket crazy nation with a match defending champions Islamabad United (IU) and two times champions Lahore Qalandars (LQ) at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on April 11 (Friday).34 matches will be played in the six team tourney between April 11 and May 18, with Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium set to host 13 matches, including two Eliminators and the final.Cricket will also return to Peshawar during the upcoming edition of the PSL X and an exhibition match will be played on April 8 in Peshawar. The teams of the match will be confirmed in due course.For HBL PSL X, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host 11 matches, including Qualifier 1 on May 13. Karachi's National Bank Stadium and Multan Cricket Stadium will host five matches each. The marquee event will also feature three double-headers, with two matches on weekends (Saturday) and one on a national holiday (Labour Day).Karachi Kings -winners of the league's fifth edition, will begin their campaign on April 12 in th eir own backyard against runners up of the last edition, Multan Sultans.Multan Sultans' - the winners of the sixth edition, will face Lahore Qalandars on April 22 - the first HBL PSL X match hosted by Multan Cricket Stadium.The newly constructed Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium will welcome the tenth edition of the HBL PSL on April 24 with home side Qalandars, winners of the seventh and eighth editions taking on Peshawar Zalmi.Peshawar Zalmi, champions of the HBL PSL 2017 will play their five matches at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, while the winners of the fourth edition, Quetta Gladiators will play five matches at the Gaddafi Stadium.HBL PSL Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer:'We are thrilled to officially announce the schedule for the historic 10th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League. Over the past decade, the HBL PSL has grown into a globally recognized tournament, showcasing the best of Pakistan's cricketing talent.'The fans in this year's tournament will not only see high-profile internat ional cricketers but will also witness 34 high-octane matches across four major cities-Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi.'As part of our commitment to expanding the reach of the HBL PSL, we are delighted to host an exhibition match in Peshawar before the start of the tournament, which is a significant step in bringing top-tier cricket to Peshawar, a city with a deep-rooted love for the game.'We remain dedicated to enhancing the experience for players, fans, and stakeholders, who have witnessed some breathtaking contests in the league over the years.'HBL PSL X schedule11 April - Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium12 April - Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium; Karachi Kings v Multan Sultans, National Bank Stadium, Karachi13 April - Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium14 April - Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium15 April - Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars, National Bank Stadium, Ka rachi16 April - Islamabad United v Multan Sultans, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium18 April - Karachi Kings v Quetta Gladiators, National Bank Stadium, Karachi19 April - Peshawar Zalmi v Multan Sultans, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium20 April - Karachi Kings v Islamabad United, National Bank Stadium, Karachi21 April - Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi, National Bank Stadium, Karachi22 April - Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars, Multan Cricket Stadium23 April - Multan Sultans v Islamabad United, Multan Cricket Stadium24 April - Lahore Qalandars v Peshawar Zalmi, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore25 April - Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore26 April - Lahore Qalandars v Multan Sultans, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore27 April - Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore29 April - Quetta Gladiators v Multan Sultans, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore30 April - Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore1 May - Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings, Multan Cricket Stadium; Lahore Qalandars v Quetta Gladiators, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore2 May - Peshawar Zalmi v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore3 May - Quetta Gladiators v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore4 May - Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore5 May - Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi, Multan Cricket Stadium7 May - Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium8 May - Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium9 May - Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium10 May - Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators, Multan Cricket Stadium; Islamabad United v Karachi Kings, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium13 May - Qualifier 1, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium14 May - Eliminator 1, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore16 May - Eliminator 2, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore18 May - Final, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Lahore: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) food safety teams conducted a grand operation in Mominpura and seized fake soft drinks, prepared for Ramazan supply.

A total of 300 litres of the counterfeit mixture were discarded and a case was registered against the unit owner. During raid, motors, mixers, filling machines, bottle caps and crates were confiscated.

The DG Food Authority said the unit was producing counterfeit beverages of various brands using an unapproved formula. Facility had poor hygiene conditions with raw materials stored directly on the floor. Fake mixture was found in blue drums, violating food safety regulations and business was operating secretly without a Food Authority licence.

Lahore: Consul General of the Republic of Trkiye Durmus Bastug called on Minister for Local Government Punjab Zeeshan Rafiq at his office, here on Friday.

According to a press release, Secretary Local Government Shakeel Ahmed Mian was also present. During the meeting, bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest were discussed. The provincial minister mentioned the recent visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Pakistan and said that the history of friendship between the two countries spans decades. "Trkiye has supported Pakistan in difficult times," he remarked.

Zeeshan Rafiq told the Turkish consul general that the Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, completed several public welfare projects in a short period of time. "All possible facilities are being provided to Turkish investors in Punjab," he added.

The consul general thanked the provincial minister for the meeting and assured that the Turkish government would continue its cooperation with Pakistan, particularly the Punjab government.