Category: Lahore

Lahore: On the occasion of the 16th anniversary of the martyrdom of 6 police officers from Mianwali, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, paid glowing tribute to the police martyrs and saluted the great sons who laid down their lives in the line of duty, as well as their families.

The IG Punjab, while paying tribute to the Mianwali police martyrs, said that the memory of these martyrs will always remain fresh in their hearts.

He further added, "Punjab Police is a force that carries the legacy of over 1650 martyrs and we will never forget their immortal sacrifices." Every soldier of Punjab Police stands as a strong wall in the defense of the country and in the fight against terrorists, he added.

He emphasized that the welfare of the families of police martyrs is a priority, and all possible efforts are being made for their well-being.

In 2009, on this very day, 6 officers and personnel of Punjab Police sacrificed their lives in a suicide bombing while on the duty. Among the martyrs were 01 ASI, 01 Head Constable and 04 Constables.

Lahore: The Punjab government is transitioning property taxation from an annual rental value system to a capital value-based model as part of its broader economic reform agenda.

The initiative aims to expand the tax net, increase revenue, and ensure the province's financial self-sufficiency.

Parliamentary Secretary for Excise and Taxation Punjab, Shehryar Malik, announced the shift during a training workshop organised by the Punjab Excise and Taxation Department at the Punjab Civil Officers Mess (PCOM) Club. He stated that under the new system, property tax assessments will be based on valuation tables (DC Tables) formulated by the Board of Revenue. This reform is expected to bring an additional one million property units into the tax net, generating an estimated seven billion rupees in revenue.

The event was attended by key officials, including Director General Excise and Taxation Umar Sher Chatha, departmental directors, Excise and Taxation Officers (ETOs), inspectors, and senior representatives from the Punjab Urban Unit.

Speaking at the workshop, DG Excise and Taxation Umar Sher Chatha highlighted the significance of these reforms in establishing a transparent and efficient taxation system. He urged department officers and staff to ensure the effective implementation of the new taxation model to strengthen Punjab's economy.

A technical team from the Punjab Urban Unit provided an in-depth briefing on the operational aspects of the transition. They emphasised that shifting to a capital value-based taxation system is a historic step that will improve tax collection efficiency and enhance provincial resources.

Lahore: Sub-Inspector Aslam, posted on security duty at The Mall road, died of a heart attack on Friday.

According to details, Sub-Inspector Aslam was posted at the Sabzazar Police Station Operation Wing and was on security duty at The Mall when his condition deteriorated due to a sudden heart attack. He was immediately shifted to a hospital but he lost his life before reaching the hospital.

Police officers and officials have expressed deep sorrow and grief over the death of Sub-Inspector Aslam.

Lahore: The Punjab government is transitioning property taxation from an annual rental value system to a capital value-based model as part of its broader economic reform agenda.

The initiative aims to expand the tax net, increase revenue, and ensure the province's financial self-sufficiency.

Parliamentary Secretary for Excise and Taxation Punjab, Shehryar Malik, announced the shift during a training workshop organised by the Punjab Excise and Taxation Department at the Punjab Civil Officers Mess (PCOM) Club. He stated that under the new system, property tax assessments will be based on valuation tables (DC Tables) formulated by the Board of Revenue. This reform is expected to bring an additional one million property units into the tax net, generating an estimated seven billion rupees in revenue.

The event was attended by key officials, including Director General Excise and Taxation Umar Sher Chatha, departmental directors, Excise and Taxation Officers (ETOs), inspectors, and senior representatives from the Punjab Urban Unit.

Speaking at the workshop, DG Excise and Taxation Umar Sher Chatha highlighted the significance of these reforms in establishing a transparent and efficient taxation system. He urged department officers and staff to ensure the effective implementation of the new taxation model to strengthen Punjab's economy.

A technical team from the Punjab Urban Unit provided an in-depth briefing on the operational aspects of the transition. They emphasised that shifting to a capital value-based taxation system is a historic step that will improve tax collection efficiency and enhance provincial resources.

Lahore: The government of Punjab has imposed Section 144 across the province.

According to the notification issued by the Punjab Home Department, a ban has been placed on all types of political protests, gatherings, rallies, processions and sit-ins across Punjab on Saturday, February 8.

The notification states that, given security threats, public gatherings and sit-ins could become soft targets for terrorists and miscreants might exploit public protests to carry out anti-state activities.

A spokesperson for the Punjab Home Department stated that the decision to impose Section 144 was made based on the recommendations of the Cabinet Committee on Law and Order and the Provincial Intelligence Committee to ensure law and order and protect human lives and property.

The Punjab Home Department has issued a notification for the enforcement of Section 144 and has directed extensive public awareness campaigns regarding the restrictions.

Lahore: The Punjab government is transitioning property taxation from an annual rental value system to a capital value-based model as part of its broader economic reform agenda.

The initiative aims to expand the tax net, increase revenue, and ensure the province's financial self-sufficiency.

Parliamentary Secretary for Excise and Taxation Punjab, Shehryar Malik, announced the shift during a training workshop organised by the Punjab Excise and Taxation Department at the Punjab Civil Officers Mess (PCOM) Club. He stated that under the new system, property tax assessments will be based on valuation tables (DC Tables) formulated by the Board of Revenue. This reform is expected to bring an additional one million property units into the tax net, generating an estimated seven billion rupees in revenue.

The event was attended by key officials, including Director General Excise and Taxation Umar Sher Chatha, departmental directors, Excise and Taxation Officers (ETOs), inspectors, and senior representatives from the Punjab Urban Unit.

Speaking at the workshop, DG Excise and Taxation Umar Sher Chatha highlighted the significance of these reforms in establishing a transparent and efficient taxation system. He urged department officers and staff to ensure the effective implementation of the new taxation model to strengthen Punjab's economy.

A technical team from the Punjab Urban Unit provided an in-depth briefing on the operational aspects of the transition. They emphasised that shifting to a capital value-based taxation system is a historic step that will improve tax collection efficiency and enhance provincial resources.