Category: Lahore

Lahore: As the cold wave intensified, the city’s atmosphere once again deteriorated to very unhealthy levels, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 241 on Monday. The sharp decline in air quality added to the hardships faced by residents already struggling with severe cold conditions. Data collected from IQAir revealed that the concentration of […]

Lahore: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Monday welcomed the reform proposals initiated on the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to improve the ease of doing business (EoDB) and rationalise energy and trade tariffs, terming them essential for accelerating export-led growth and reducing Pakistan’s reliance on external financial assistance. LCCI President Faheem […]

Lahore: The district administration removed 1,471 encroachments and took down 4,270 banners, posters, and streamers across the city during a two-day, large-scale anti-encroachment operation. The initiative is part of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s ‘Clean Punjab Vision,’ aimed at improving city cleanliness, traffic flow, and public access. Assistant Commissioners, along with field teams from […]

Lahore: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan on Monday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of Hafiz Fazal Ur Rahim Ashrafi, Mohtamim of the renowned religious institution. During his visit to Jamia Ashrafia here, Abdul Aleem Khan offered ‘Fateha’ for the eternal peace of the departed soul and extended heartfelt condolences to […]

Lahore: The Office of the Ombudsman Punjab has successfully ensured the disbursement of Rs230 million in pending dues to 240 citizens across the province through timely and effective intervention. According to a spokesperson, the recovered amounts included marriage grants, retirement benefits, death grants, family pensions, group insurance, General Provident (GP) Fund payments, farewell grants, and […]

Lahore: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has introduced a new subject-wise, two year degree program, through which students will now be able to obtain a degree in a specific subject in two years. According to the university administration, this program has been introduced as a special degree program for students who are not pursuing a […]

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif paid glowing tribute to security forces for neutralising eight Indian-backed terrorists in Bannu and other areas. In a statement, the chief minister praised the professionalism, bravery, and timely action of the security personnel, saying their successful operation foiled terrorist designs and protected innocent lives. She said that the […]

Lahore: Punjab Agriculture Minister Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani on Monday said that the Punjab government was fully aware of the problems faced by potato and kinnow growers while serious and practical measures were being taken to resolve these issues. He said this while presiding over the meeting of the Agriculture Commission here. Members of the […]