‘Dr Maher is a con man’, says a circular
LAHORE: Members of the pro Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Academic Group on Thursday distributed a circular against Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA) President Dr Maher Saeed Akhter calling him the 'ring leader' of a land mafia who had made millions illegally.
The members of the Academic group have split and the circular was issued in continuation of a propaganda warfare that has started within the members of the Academic Group, as the Academic
The members of the Academic group have split and the circular was issued in continuation of a propaganda warfare that has started within the members of the Academic Group, as the Academic
Issuance of blue number plates resumes for semi-govt departments
LAHORE
Computerized number plates were introduced in Punjab in 2006. 9,00,000 blank number plates were purchased from a German company. The plate for four-wheeler costs Rs 500 and a two-wheeler's, Rs 350. Each plate has a five-year warranty."
"Forty five plates have been issued to NESPAK, 31 to WASA, 17 to SNGPL, 12 to PHA, 6 to UET, 48 to LESCO, 11 to WAPDA, 9 to National Bank, 6 to Irrigation Project Management Unit and 5 to PEPCO, Masood ul Haq, director Motor
Computerized number plates were introduced in Punjab in 2006. 9,00,000 blank number plates were purchased from a German company. The plate for four-wheeler costs Rs 500 and a two-wheeler's, Rs 350. Each plate has a five-year warranty."
"Forty five plates have been issued to NESPAK, 31 to WASA, 17 to SNGPL, 12 to PHA, 6 to UET, 48 to LESCO, 11 to WAPDA, 9 to National Bank, 6 to Irrigation Project Management Unit and 5 to PEPCO, Masood ul Haq, director Motor
Citizens remain ‘helpless’ as Rescue 1122 fails to receive calls
LAHORE
The Punjab Emergency Service Rescue 1122 is facing serious problems in its telecommunication system as its district control room is unable to receive citizens' calls, according to a press released issued here on Wednesday.
According to the press release, it had come to the notice of the Rescue 1122 management that 'help seekers' did not receive any response from the service on a significant number of calls. Upon investigation, it was found out that such calls were
The Punjab Emergency Service Rescue 1122 is facing serious problems in its telecommunication system as its district control room is unable to receive citizens' calls, according to a press released issued here on Wednesday.
According to the press release, it had come to the notice of the Rescue 1122 management that 'help seekers' did not receive any response from the service on a significant number of calls. Upon investigation, it was found out that such calls were
Terrorists want to harm sectarian harmony, says Shahbaz
LAHORE
Terrorists attacking mosques, shrines and imambargahs want to harm the unity of the nation but they will not succeed, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Wednesday.
Talking to reporters after visiting the shrine of Hazrat Baba Farid Gunj Shakar in Pakpattan on Wednesday, he said that terrorists were enemies of both religion and humanity. Followers of Baba Farid all over the world were deeply shocked, he said.
Effective security had not allowed the
Terrorists attacking mosques, shrines and imambargahs want to harm the unity of the nation but they will not succeed, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Wednesday.
Talking to reporters after visiting the shrine of Hazrat Baba Farid Gunj Shakar in Pakpattan on Wednesday, he said that terrorists were enemies of both religion and humanity. Followers of Baba Farid all over the world were deeply shocked, he said.
Effective security had not allowed the
No commitment to PPP yet, says Elahi
Nawaz's arrogance blocked merger of all PML factions
LAHORE
The Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) has not reached any commitment with the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) yet, Pervez Elahi said on Wednesday. Elahi said the "a week of meetings will now kick off in Jati Umrah after my meeting with PPP leader Babar Awan", adding that the PML-Nawaz would "now discover the importance of Punjab parliamentarians".
"Our doors are open to everyone. Babar Awan asked me for a
LAHORE
The Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) has not reached any commitment with the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) yet, Pervez Elahi said on Wednesday. Elahi said the "a week of meetings will now kick off in Jati Umrah after my meeting with PPP leader Babar Awan", adding that the PML-Nawaz would "now discover the importance of Punjab parliamentarians".
"Our doors are open to everyone. Babar Awan asked me for a
Deinotherium fossils discovered
LAHORE
A unique discovery of the fossils of Deinotherium, primitive animal species, was found during an excavation at Lava village. This massive beast is known to have lived between Miocene and Pleistocene epochs. Its ancestors or descendants are not yet known with complete confirmation due to non-availability of fossil record. These newly discovered fossils are reported to be 14 million years old.
The excavation was conducted under the supervision of Chairman Department of
A unique discovery of the fossils of Deinotherium, primitive animal species, was found during an excavation at Lava village. This massive beast is known to have lived between Miocene and Pleistocene epochs. Its ancestors or descendants are not yet known with complete confirmation due to non-availability of fossil record. These newly discovered fossils are reported to be 14 million years old.
The excavation was conducted under the supervision of Chairman Department of
Where’s the CDGL? – Illegal stalls thrive on The Mall
LAHORE
Illegal roadside stalls continue to thrive at the behest of the City District Government (CDGL) officials, causing a loss of millions of rupees to the government exchequer and creating traffic problems in the service lanes on both sides of The Mall.
There are approximately 1,000 shops on the iconic Mall road and more than 5,000 people visit offices, banks and other work areas everyday. Illegal stalls, unchecked by the CDGL, have mushroomed on the service lanes of the
Illegal roadside stalls continue to thrive at the behest of the City District Government (CDGL) officials, causing a loss of millions of rupees to the government exchequer and creating traffic problems in the service lanes on both sides of The Mall.
There are approximately 1,000 shops on the iconic Mall road and more than 5,000 people visit offices, banks and other work areas everyday. Illegal stalls, unchecked by the CDGL, have mushroomed on the service lanes of the
Unexpected CNG closure leaves citizens gasping for gas
LAHORE
CNG filling stations across the provincial capital remained closed on Wednesday due to unannounced gas suspension, causing inconvenience to the citizens.
CNG remained unavailable at all gas stations in Mughalpura, Dharampura, Cantonment, Upper Mall, Islampura, Gulshan Ravi, Allama Iqbal Town, Multan Road, Thokar Niaz Baig, Johar Town, Model Town, Garden Town, Faisal Town, Township, Gulberg, Defence, Cavalry Ground and other areas.
The All Pakistan CNG
CNG filling stations across the provincial capital remained closed on Wednesday due to unannounced gas suspension, causing inconvenience to the citizens.
CNG remained unavailable at all gas stations in Mughalpura, Dharampura, Cantonment, Upper Mall, Islampura, Gulshan Ravi, Allama Iqbal Town, Multan Road, Thokar Niaz Baig, Johar Town, Model Town, Garden Town, Faisal Town, Township, Gulberg, Defence, Cavalry Ground and other areas.
The All Pakistan CNG
Fazlur Rehman more enthusiastic about MMA restoration: Mir
LAHORE
Compared to the Jamaat-e-Islami, the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) always demonstrated better compliance to the collective decisions of the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) and even now JUI-F chief Fazlur Rehman seems more enthusiastic about reviving the forum than anything else, Markazi Jamiat Ahle Hadith Pakistan chief Senator Professor Sajid Mir said on Wednesday.
Talking exclusively to Pakistan Today in the provincial metropolis, he said that the JUI-F and JI
Compared to the Jamaat-e-Islami, the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) always demonstrated better compliance to the collective decisions of the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) and even now JUI-F chief Fazlur Rehman seems more enthusiastic about reviving the forum than anything else, Markazi Jamiat Ahle Hadith Pakistan chief Senator Professor Sajid Mir said on Wednesday.
Talking exclusively to Pakistan Today in the provincial metropolis, he said that the JUI-F and JI
89 dengue cases reported in Lahore in last 24 hours
LAHORE
As many as 89 cases of dengue fever have been reported in Lahore alone, while at least 10 have been reported in the rest of the province during the last 24 hours, according to a report issued by the Punjab Health Department on Wednesday.
According to the report, 12 new cases of dengue fever have been reported in the Services Hospital, eight in the Institute of Public Health, 13 in Ghurki Trust Hospital, 14 in private hospitals, one in Lahore General Hospital, 35 in
As many as 89 cases of dengue fever have been reported in Lahore alone, while at least 10 have been reported in the rest of the province during the last 24 hours, according to a report issued by the Punjab Health Department on Wednesday.
According to the report, 12 new cases of dengue fever have been reported in the Services Hospital, eight in the Institute of Public Health, 13 in Ghurki Trust Hospital, 14 in private hospitals, one in Lahore General Hospital, 35 in
Tortured policemen waiting for justice
LAHORE
Despite the passage of four days, Liaqatabad Police is yet to register a case of torture against three policemen of the Muhafiz Squad, who were attacked by four unidentified armed men on Sunday, Pakistan Today has learnt.
According to details, three Muhafiz Squad officials namely Naeem, Shahzad Iqbal and Shakeel were on routine patrol when they signaled the driver of a suspicious car bearing registration number 3522 to stop. The driver instead raced away, but the
Despite the passage of four days, Liaqatabad Police is yet to register a case of torture against three policemen of the Muhafiz Squad, who were attacked by four unidentified armed men on Sunday, Pakistan Today has learnt.
According to details, three Muhafiz Squad officials namely Naeem, Shahzad Iqbal and Shakeel were on routine patrol when they signaled the driver of a suspicious car bearing registration number 3522 to stop. The driver instead raced away, but the
Bank Road erupts in joy, mellows in grief over Asma’s win
LAHORE
Bank Road was simultaneously the scene of great joy and devastated grief in the provincial metropolis on Wednesday as destiny placed the highly coveted crown of the Supreme Court Bar Association president on Asma Jahangir's head, while Ahmed Awais' supporters were left baffled with the unexpected defeat.
The polling results dumbfounded the pro-judiciary faction of lawyers supporting Awais and sent a wave of jubilation through Asma's supporters.
The 'silent
Bank Road was simultaneously the scene of great joy and devastated grief in the provincial metropolis on Wednesday as destiny placed the highly coveted crown of the Supreme Court Bar Association president on Asma Jahangir's head, while Ahmed Awais' supporters were left baffled with the unexpected defeat.
The polling results dumbfounded the pro-judiciary faction of lawyers supporting Awais and sent a wave of jubilation through Asma's supporters.
The 'silent
Punjab govt’s austerity measures – No red tape for Civil Secretariat
LAHORE
Millions of rupees are being spent on the decor and repair of the Punjab Civil Secretariat when the government is tripping over itself trying to milk the provincial finances dry for the rehabilitation of flood victims, secretariat sources told Pakistan Today.
To utilize the maximum resources on the flood-affected districts of Punjab, the provincial annual development budget has been slashed by 30 percent while Rs 2.9 billion has been cut recently from the
Millions of rupees are being spent on the decor and repair of the Punjab Civil Secretariat when the government is tripping over itself trying to milk the provincial finances dry for the rehabilitation of flood victims, secretariat sources told Pakistan Today.
To utilize the maximum resources on the flood-affected districts of Punjab, the provincial annual development budget has been slashed by 30 percent while Rs 2.9 billion has been cut recently from the
J-Block park commercialisation plan raises alarm
LAHORE
Continuing the fresh wave of unauthorised commercialisation in Model Town, a plan has been finalised for converting a public park measuring 55 kanals into a commercial plaza in sheer violation of the building by-laws mentioned in the Model Town Society's master plan, Pakistan Today has learnt.
The Model Town Society (MTS) has outlined the proposal to covert the park located in J-Block into a commercial plaza and decided to present the plan in the annual general
Continuing the fresh wave of unauthorised commercialisation in Model Town, a plan has been finalised for converting a public park measuring 55 kanals into a commercial plaza in sheer violation of the building by-laws mentioned in the Model Town Society's master plan, Pakistan Today has learnt.
The Model Town Society (MTS) has outlined the proposal to covert the park located in J-Block into a commercial plaza and decided to present the plan in the annual general
‘Breast cancer awareness vital to curbing rising cases’
LAHORE
Fifty percent of breast cancer cases were detected at the age of 46 years at an advanced stage when the cure had become next to impossible, Dr Zeba Aziz, Lahore's first woman oncologist and haematologist, said on Tuesday. She was speaking at a seminar organised by the International Women's Club (IWC) at a local hotel.
The IWC is a forum for spreading social awareness to address public issues and for the month of October they chose breast cancer as their theme. The
Fifty percent of breast cancer cases were detected at the age of 46 years at an advanced stage when the cure had become next to impossible, Dr Zeba Aziz, Lahore's first woman oncologist and haematologist, said on Tuesday. She was speaking at a seminar organised by the International Women's Club (IWC) at a local hotel.
The IWC is a forum for spreading social awareness to address public issues and for the month of October they chose breast cancer as their theme. The
Frequent blasts: Living in the shadow of fear
LAHORE
Monday night's cylinder blast at Barkat Market and the panic it created among the residents of the area and visitors reflects how deep fear of terrorism has entrenched itself in the lives of citizens.
"I was scared out of my wits," said a local resident. "I heard the bang and I thought to myself, 'oh no...not here now!". This resident was not the only one.There were several others who felt this was probably another incident of a gruesome scenario in Lahore.
"I was
Monday night's cylinder blast at Barkat Market and the panic it created among the residents of the area and visitors reflects how deep fear of terrorism has entrenched itself in the lives of citizens.
"I was scared out of my wits," said a local resident. "I heard the bang and I thought to myself, 'oh no...not here now!". This resident was not the only one.There were several others who felt this was probably another incident of a gruesome scenario in Lahore.
"I was
Terrorism needs to be dealt with iron fist:: CM
LAHORE
The menace of terrorism has to be crushed with an iron fist, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Tuesday.
The CM made the comments while presiding over a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister's Secretariat held to review the law and order situation in the province after the Pakpattan bombing at the shrine of Hazrat Baba Farid Shakar.
Members of National Assembly (MNAs) Pirzada Imran Shah, Sardar Mansab Ali Dogar, Member Provincial Assembly (MPA)
The menace of terrorism has to be crushed with an iron fist, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Tuesday.
The CM made the comments while presiding over a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister's Secretariat held to review the law and order situation in the province after the Pakpattan bombing at the shrine of Hazrat Baba Farid Shakar.
Members of National Assembly (MNAs) Pirzada Imran Shah, Sardar Mansab Ali Dogar, Member Provincial Assembly (MPA)
