Category: Lahore

Lahore: Joint operations by the Punjab Police and Interpol resulted in the arrest of a fugitive involved in a murder case from Saudi Arabia.

A spokesperson said the Special Operations Cell of Punjab Police arrested Hussnain Ahmad, who was wanted by the Sialkot Police for a murder case. The accused had shot at and killed a man named Zeeshan in 2024 and had fled to Saudi Arabia.

Following continuous follow-up, Punjab Police successfully arrested the fugitive from Saudi Arabia and brought him back to Pakistan.

This is the third fugitive arrested and transferred from abroad within the first 16 days of this year.

Lahore: Inspector General of Police Punjab has approved additional funds of Rs. 2.55 million for the treatment of officials and their families suffering from serious illnesses.

A police spokesperson said ASI Muhammad Yaqoob has been granted Rs. 500,000 for cancer treatment, while retired Assistant Syed Zia Shabbir has been given Rs. 250,000 for blood cancer treatment. Driver Constable Muhammad Imran and Constable Ijaz Ahmad have each been given Rs. 200,000 for medical treatment. Head Constables Abdul Jabbar, Muhammad Zeeshan, and retired Constable Muhammad Riaz have each been granted Rs. 100,000 for treatment. Inspector Kashif Ahmad, Sub-Inspector Nusrat Jamal, and Constable Nazir Hussain have been given Rs. 100,000 each for medical treatment. Constables Muhammad Yaseen, Asif Majid, and Saddam Hussain have also been given Rs. 100,000 each for treatment. Junior Clerk Sajjad Ali, Head Constable Abdul Saeed, and Constable Ahmar have been approved a total of Rs. 215,000 for themselves and their families's treatment. Head Constable Muhammad Imran, Constable Noor-ul-Azeem, and Constable Faisal Idrees have been given a total of Rs. 210,000 for medical treatment for themselves and their fam ilies.

IG Punjab approved the fund release after scrutiny by the Medical Financial Assistance Committee.

He said that, under MOUs with various organizations, the department is also providing modern medical facilities to its employees.

Lahore: The Punjab government on Friday submitted proposed rules regarding school buses to the Lahore High Court (LHC) in a smog prevention case. A provincial law officer submitted the proposed rules before Justice Shahid Karim, who was hearing a set of petitions filed by Haroon Farooq and others against ineffective measures to control smog.

The law officer stated that plans included exempting schools located in narrow streets and neighborhoods from the mandatory use of buses. "Schools charging fees below Rs 4,000 would also be exempt," he submitted, adding that schools failing to comply with bus-related rules would face a fine of Rs 50,000.

However, at this stage, a member of the Judicial Water and Environment Commission suggested further revisions to these regulations.

A counsel representing the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) also presented a traffic management plan for Multan Road. He informed the court that U-turns contributing to traffic congestion on Multan Road had been closed.

Commending these efforts, the court noted that the government appeared serious about addressing traffic issues, emphasizing that even a five-minute traffic jam significantly increases pollution due to vehicle emissions.

The court also directed the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) to expedite the installation of water meters at service stations, hotels, and other establishments. The court expressed concern over the lack of recycling systems at service stations after a Judicial Commission member reported that 16 such stations were found non-compliant. The court remarked that the installation of water meters would encourage these businesses to adopt recycling practices.

The court appreciated the ongoing efforts by the LDA and urged all authorities to intensify their measures to mitigate smog and environmental pollution.

Subsequently, the court adjourned further proceedings until the following week.

Lahore: A domestic workers' thieves gang, which had stolen gold ornaments, has been traced with the help of Smart Safe City Gujranwala's cameras.

According to details, a complaint was made on the 15 emergency helpline regarding the theft of 80 tolas of gold by a domestic worker. Upon receiving the complaint, the search for the suspects began using Safe City Gujranwala's cameras. The suspects were seen traveling in an auto-rickshaw in the footage. Initial investigations revealed that three women fled in the rickshaw with two other accomplices.

The spokesperson for the Safe Cities Authority stated that the three women and two men could be seen in the video escaping in the rickshaw. The virtual patrolling officer of Safe City Gujranwala provided all evidence to the relevant police, who subsequently arrested the gang after a search.

Further legal action is underway against the suspects. Citizens are advised to thoroughly check the police records when hiring domestic workers.

LAHORE: The Gaddafi Stadium Lahore is all but ready to be presented to the global audiences as a model cricketing facility, which would rub shoulders with the best venues of the world.

The players' dressing rooms, hospitality boxes and offices have been created anew besides the enclosures for the spectators. The re-built enclosures present an image of a saucer with quality view of cricket action on the field while the removal of the iron fence will also improve the view and connect the fans with their heroes more effectively.

Everything looks to be overhauled in and around the Gaddafi stadium and an army of engineers and workers is at work round the clock. Green and white chairs are being fixed in the pavilions which have been imported to meet the international standards. Mercury lights have been replaced with LED lights at the light towers and these are expected to be turned on in a day's time. The roads are being carpeted while the beautification work is also being undertaken at a rapid pace.

PCB's Director Infrastructure Jawwad Qazi, during a tour of the local media of the upgradation work, told that the Gaddafi stadium will be ready for action by the end of January and host the tri-series matches against South Africa and New Zealand from February 8.

'ICC Champions Trophy matches will be played in the third week of February but the action will take place here in the first week of the February. PCB is resolute is its commitment with the ICC and the venue will be handed over in time,' PCB Director Infrastructure responded.

Qazi Jawwad dispelled every wrong impression created by a certain section of media about the completion of upgradation work and readiness of the venue before the ICC Champions Trophy, adding that everything is in place and preparation are in the final stage to present to the cricket fans.

He said the cricket field in the center is in pristine form and stadium will be ready well before the action takes place between Pakistan and New Zealand on February 8.

Director Infrastructure said that the PCB had completed the task within the shortest possible time and it was proud of its achievement. He said everything has been revamped except for the media boxes and the adjacent hospitality boxes at the stadium.

He further said Gaddafi stadium has been infused a new life and it will entertain and inspire generations to come in a whole new way.

Lahore: A four-day training workshop on the strengthening of higher education system, under the USAID initiative, concluded at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore on Friday.

The closing ceremony of the workshop was held at the main campus, while the U.S. Consul General Kristin K. Hawkins attended it as the chief guest. She met Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir and discussed various issues including academic exchange opportunities between universities in Pakistan and the United States.

The workshop, conducted with the support of USAID, was held in collaboration with the U.S. government and 16 public universities across Pakistan. The primary aim of the workshop was to equip Pakistani students with the necessary resources to build successful careers in the future.

Experts such as Dr. Randy McCrillis and Dr. Kari Ellingson from the University of Utah, Kerry Johnson from the American University in Cairo, and Dr. Kevin D. Arco from Duke University, provided training on topics including student leadership and mental health services.

In her address at the closing ceremony, U.S. Consul General Kristin K. Hawkins stated that USAID's initiative is part of the U.S. government's long-standing commitment to promoting education in Pakistan. She said, "For decades, the United States has been a partner in expanding educational opportunities for Pakistani students. Through close collaboration with Pakistani partners, the U.S. has helped build schools and universities across the country, provided free opportunities for Pakistani youth to study abroad, and improved the quality of existing educational programs. The USAID workshop is our latest effort to strengthen higher education in Pakistan", she asserted.

On this occasion, Vice Chancellor Dr. Shahid Munir expressed his gratitude for the U.S. support in strengthening student services in Pakistan. He added that the training program will play a crucial role in promoting student-centered approaches at universities, benefiting both students and educational institution.