Category: Lahore

Lahore::Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari said that in Punjab era of agriculture,industry and infrastructure was at its peak.

In a statement issued here on Saturday,she said that Punjab Chief Minister(CM) Maryam Nawaz was taking practical and revolutionary measures in almost every sector.

She said that speedy work was ongoing to make Punjab a food basket province in a real sense.

Azma Bukhari further said that for first time Kissan Card Programme worth Rs.400 billion had been started for farmers while provision of green tractors,super seeders and provision of agricultural machinery on rent was ongoing successfully.

She said that Punjab Chief Minister(CM) was providing relief to people in all districts of Punjab without any discrimination.

The minister said that under Ramazan Nigheban ration would be provided to deserving people at their doorsteps.

She said that following initiatives of Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh was a good omen.

Azma said that Maryam Nawaz vision and policy were aimed at welfare and prosperity of common man.

Opposition should focus on solving problems of people instead of criticizing Maryam Nawaz, she added.

Lahore::Punjab University Department of History screened the film 'Buhe Khule Rakhain', which is an important and historical documentary that highlights the human aspects of the partition of Punjab.

According to the audience, such academic and research projects help in better understanding the complex events of history, especially when they directly present the stories of those who were eyewitnesses of that time or whose families were affected by it. The questions and interest of the students show that more research and dialogue is needed on this topic. The hard work of LUMS Professor Ali Usman Qasmi and Dr Ilyas Chatha in creating the film is commendable, who highlighted the stories of partition through the film.

Speaking on the occasion, Chairman Department of History Prof Dr Mehboob Hussain said that he is grateful to the filmmakers for presenting the students with a film made on an excellent topic. He said that such academic activities give young researchers the opportunity to look at different angles of history and also highlight the importance of research methods like oral history.

Lahore::Punjab University Department of History screened the film 'Buhe Khule Rakhain', which is an important and historical documentary that highlights the human aspects of the partition of Punjab.

According to the audience, such academic and research projects help in better understanding the complex events of history, especially when they directly present the stories of those who were eyewitnesses of that time or whose families were affected by it. The questions and interest of the students show that more research and dialogue is needed on this topic. The hard work of LUMS Professor Ali Usman Qasmi and Dr Ilyas Chatha in creating the film is commendable, who highlighted the stories of partition through the film.

Speaking on the occasion, Chairman Department of History Prof Dr Mehboob Hussain said that he is grateful to the filmmakers for presenting the students with a film made on an excellent topic. He said that such academic activities give young researchers the opportunity to look at different angles of history and also highlight the importance of research methods like oral history.

Lahore::The Dolphin Squad arrested 21 accused involved in kite flying and one-wheeling.

According to the Dolphin spokesperson, a total of 21 accused were arrested from different areas of the city, 19 one-wheelers were arrested from Defense, Mall Road, Jail Road, Band Road, Ferozepur Road and other areas, while two accused involved in kite flying and firing were arrested, from whom kites and strings were recovered.

The SP Dolphin said that indiscriminate action will continue against kite flying, one-wheeling and firing.

Lahore::A drug dealer died after he jumped from his rooftop to escape arrest during a raid by Burki police.

The drug dealer lost his life after hitting electric wires. The police raided the house of accused Aslam, a resident of Baowala village, who jumped from first floor on seeing them. The Barki police took the injured accused to Mayo Hospital where he died. The police shifted the body to morgue.

Meanwhile, relatives of the accused protested against the police and alleged that they threw Aslam down from the rooftop.

Lahore::The city experienced partly cloudy weather on Saturday, with similar conditions expected over the next 24 hours, according to the MET office.

Officials reported that continental air was dominant across most of the country, while a shallow westerly wave was likely to enter northern regions by tomorrow. Punjab is expected to remain cold and dry, while Murree, Galliyat, and nearby areas may see cold, partly cloudy weather. Light rain or snowfall is forecast at isolated spots in Kashmir.

Murree recorded Punjab's lowest temperature at 0.5°C, while Lahore saw a minimum of 9.5°C and a maximum of 28°C.