Punjab government resisting 80 percent hike in water tariff
LAHORE
The Punjab government is resisting imposing the 80 percent hike in the commercial water tariff fearing a backlash from the public already unhappy over the government's performance, Pakistan Today learnt on Friday.
According to a Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) official, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led Punjab government was not deciding the issue of the water tariff for the last six months. He said that the PML-N leaders were attending official meetings
The Punjab government is resisting imposing the 80 percent hike in the commercial water tariff fearing a backlash from the public already unhappy over the government's performance, Pakistan Today learnt on Friday.
According to a Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) official, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led Punjab government was not deciding the issue of the water tariff for the last six months. He said that the PML-N leaders were attending official meetings
LCWU convocation notice
LAHORE
The 8th convocation of the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU), Lahore will be held at the university's auditorium on Tuesday 26th October, 2010 at 05:00p.m while the rehearsals will take place on Monday 25th October 2010 at 09:00 a.m. Students are directed to be punctual and dress-up in the prescribed hood and gown that can be rented from the university. Convocation will be followed by dinner and students can get their registration cards from their respective
The 8th convocation of the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU), Lahore will be held at the university's auditorium on Tuesday 26th October, 2010 at 05:00p.m while the rehearsals will take place on Monday 25th October 2010 at 09:00 a.m. Students are directed to be punctual and dress-up in the prescribed hood and gown that can be rented from the university. Convocation will be followed by dinner and students can get their registration cards from their respective
PMA files appeal against closure of Janki Devi Maternity Hospital
LAHORE
Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has appealed to the chief justices of the Supreme Court and Lahore High Court to take suo motu notice of the closure of Janki Devi Maternity Hospital. PMA office bearers Dr M Tanveer Anwar, Dr Kamran Saeed, Dr Shahid Malik, Dr Izhar Chaudhry and Dr Salman Kazmi stated that the hospital was closed 21 days ago but government has not taken notice of the resulting injustice upon poor patients. Closure of Janki Devi Maternity Hospital has
Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has appealed to the chief justices of the Supreme Court and Lahore High Court to take suo motu notice of the closure of Janki Devi Maternity Hospital. PMA office bearers Dr M Tanveer Anwar, Dr Kamran Saeed, Dr Shahid Malik, Dr Izhar Chaudhry and Dr Salman Kazmi stated that the hospital was closed 21 days ago but government has not taken notice of the resulting injustice upon poor patients. Closure of Janki Devi Maternity Hospital has
Point scoring, personality clashes abound in Punjab Assembly
- Law Minister Rana Sanaullah and Labour Minister Ashraf Sohna swap allegations of point scoring, humiliating assembly members
LAHORE
Personality clashes and the point scoring resulted in heated arguments between lawmakers from the treasury and opposition benches in the Punjab Assembly's session on Friday.
The first brawl erupted when Dr Samia of the PML-Q expressed dissatisfaction over the governments' reply to non-payment of Rs 31 billion to government
LAHORE
Personality clashes and the point scoring resulted in heated arguments between lawmakers from the treasury and opposition benches in the Punjab Assembly's session on Friday.
The first brawl erupted when Dr Samia of the PML-Q expressed dissatisfaction over the governments' reply to non-payment of Rs 31 billion to government
PU student accuses teacher of sectarian bias
LAHORE
A Punjab University (PU) student on Friday wrote a written complaint to the PU Vice Chancellor (VC) Dr Mujahid Kamran accusing his teacher of sectarian discrimination, Pakistan Today has learnt.
Student Syed Adnan Qureshi threatened to commit suicide if action was not taken against his teacher Shafia Bhatti. Qureshi alleged that Shafia had used derogatory words against the sacred places of his sect, which had badly hurt him. On the other hand, Shafia denied the
A Punjab University (PU) student on Friday wrote a written complaint to the PU Vice Chancellor (VC) Dr Mujahid Kamran accusing his teacher of sectarian discrimination, Pakistan Today has learnt.
Student Syed Adnan Qureshi threatened to commit suicide if action was not taken against his teacher Shafia Bhatti. Qureshi alleged that Shafia had used derogatory words against the sacred places of his sect, which had badly hurt him. On the other hand, Shafia denied the
No alternate to devotion, say shrine visitors
Lahore
The shrines in Lahore observed silence as the police ordered the shrines' closure after the blasts at the shrine of Abdullah Shah Ghazi in Karachi on Thursday. The devotees looked demoralized and grieved but vowed to continue activities at the shrines. The security remained on high alert at all the shrines in Lahore including the shrines of Baba Shah Kamal, Mian Mir, Madhu Lal, Baba Shah Jamal and Bibi Pakdaman. Soon after the blasts in Karachi, police took control of all
The shrines in Lahore observed silence as the police ordered the shrines' closure after the blasts at the shrine of Abdullah Shah Ghazi in Karachi on Thursday. The devotees looked demoralized and grieved but vowed to continue activities at the shrines. The security remained on high alert at all the shrines in Lahore including the shrines of Baba Shah Kamal, Mian Mir, Madhu Lal, Baba Shah Jamal and Bibi Pakdaman. Soon after the blasts in Karachi, police took control of all
Only a select few can enter shrines after 8pm, Data Darbar open to all
LAHORE
- One female constable deputed at Bibi Pak Daman shrine to check female visitors
- 234 Lahore shrines divided into three categories
- Suicide bombers could target Shia gathering on October 10 at Nasir Bagh
After the devastating attack on the shrine of Abdullah Shah Ghazi in Karachi, Lahore Police has decided to restrict entry of visitors into all shrines in the city after 8pm except the Data Darbar, Pakistan Today learnt on Friday.
Police was forced
- One female constable deputed at Bibi Pak Daman shrine to check female visitors
- 234 Lahore shrines divided into three categories
- Suicide bombers could target Shia gathering on October 10 at Nasir Bagh
After the devastating attack on the shrine of Abdullah Shah Ghazi in Karachi, Lahore Police has decided to restrict entry of visitors into all shrines in the city after 8pm except the Data Darbar, Pakistan Today learnt on Friday.
Police was forced
Adnan Afridi All Set To Leave
The Managing Director of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), Adnan Afridi, is likely to be shown the doors at the start of next month. Sources claimed that this was a result of the poor performance in the past three years.
"His contract would expire on the 3rd or 5th of November," the market sources told Pakistan Today.
Sources claimed that weak management of Adnan Afridi has made him equally unpopular among members and board of directors of the KSE. Reasoning their claim,
"His contract would expire on the 3rd or 5th of November," the market sources told Pakistan Today.
Sources claimed that weak management of Adnan Afridi has made him equally unpopular among members and board of directors of the KSE. Reasoning their claim,
