Tag: Road

LAHORE - Former skipper Salman Butt may be banned for life in the ICC hearing scheduled to be held in Doha from January 6, it was learnt on Monday. It was learnt that evidence against Butt was strong and the officials have scripted the possible penalties for the tainted trio of Mohammad Asif, Mohammad Amir and Salman Butt.
According to sources, Salman faces life ban and other two may get away with two to three year bans. Though the ICC denies any such move, but the source says a

LAHORE - The National Highways & Motorway Police (NH&MP) N-5 Central has decided to declare 2011 as the "Year of Road Safety", NH&MP Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Syed Ibne Hussain said on Monday while chairing a meeting of senior officers at the agency's zonal office.
Hussain asked officers to perform their duties efficiently in foggy conditions and educate people about road safety measures for minimising chances of any untoward incidents.
He said that reducing accidents

BEIJING - At least 21 people were killed -- including 14 schoolchildren -- and 25 injured in two car accidents in China on Monday, one of which involved over 100 vehicles, state press reported.
The 14 children died when the three-wheeled vehicle in which they were travelling plunged off a road in central Hunan province early Monday, Xinhua news agency said.
Xinhua earlier said nine children were killed and one was missing in the accident, in Hengnan county.
Later it

LAHORE - The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited's (SNGPL) domestic consumers took to the streets against suspension of gas supply and blocked the main GT Road for hours on Sunday causing severe traffic problems. The SNGPL is violating the schedule it has given to domestic customers for gas availability, irking citizens at large who criticised the company for not keeping its word.
Shahdara residents reached the GT Road near the Ravi Toll Plaza and blocked it by burning tyres and

LAHORE: National Highway and Motorways Police (NH&MP) on Wednesday observed the start of road safety week in connection with the efforts to reduce accidents and creating awareness among commuters regarding traffic rules and regulations at training institutes in Sheikhupura and Lahore. Delegations from stake holders like Rescue 1122, Nestle, Shell, transporter associations, students from universities, colleges, school and people from different walks of life, especially who suffered

LAHORE: Seven people received burn injuries when a fire erupted due to gas leakage in a LPG cylinder shop at the Bund Road in Islampura Police Station precincts on Sunday. According to Edhi officials, the fire erupted in a LPG cylinders shop owned by Rana Mudassar at the Bund Road near the Taj Company in Islampura Police Station precincts when someone threw a burnt cigarette near a leaking gas cylinder. As a result, the cylinder exploded and the fire engulfed whole shop.
After

GUJRANWALA: Three students were killed when their motorcycle collided with a van coming from Sheikhupura. Reportedly, Asad, Saif and Salman were on their way back from school on a motorcycle when it collided with a wagon and died instantly.
Four passengers were also injured in the collision and were hospitalised. Human trafficker arrested: Gujrawnala FIA circle has succeeded in arresting a human trafficker, Raja Sajjad, and his accomplice Mian Gulfam from Sambrial.
FIA

PESHAWAR: At least 15 people, including five children, were killed and 45 injured when a passenger van lost control and fell in a ditch in Mingora on Sunday.
The vehicle was taking wedding guests to Mingora from Malam Jabba when the driver lost control in the Spena Ubo area of Mingora. Five women were also among the deceased. Police said the accident was a result of over speeding, adding that 10 people were killed on the spot, while the others died at the hospital.
The

LAHORE: Wednesday was a tiring day for Hall Road traders as they slowly made their way wiping water off their shops after a fire extinguishing episode late on Tuesday night.
A short circuit had erupted fire at Arif Plaza on Tuesday, reducing valuables worth millions into ashes.
Talking to Pakistan Today, Hall Road Traders Union President Baber Mahmood said though Rescue 1122 and Fire Brigade managed to extinguish the fire after a five-hour continuous struggle, it took the

Lahore: Seven people died and several others were injured in seven road accidents in the provincial capital on Wednesday.
Ahsan, a resident of the Ravi Road, was knocked down by a trolley loaded carrying iron rods. Severely injured, Ahsan was rushed to the hospital where he died. Ahsan's relatives staged a protest on Ravi Road and demanded the police to arrest the trolley driver who escaped after knocking Ahsan down. The protesters dispersed after the police assured to arrest the

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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

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A photo exhibition titled, 'A Road Trip' began at the Al-Hamra Arts Council on Thursday. The event would showcase 26 photographs taken by Abid Ahsan, a lecturer at the Film and TV Department of the National College of Arts (NCA).
The photographer wanted to showcase everyday life through his lens. The exhibition's theme revolved around the life experiences of a common man. The photographer embarked on a tour of Lahore and tried to catch the purity and simplicity of

LAHORE: Three persons, including two minor girls, were injured after a low intensity explosive device blew up in an area adjacent to the Davis Road in Race Course Police precincts on Monday.
The explosive material went off after it fell down from the hands of a scavenger residing at the Habibullah Road in Garhi Shahu area. Police arrested the scavenger identified as Ahmed and his brother after the blast occurred. The blast occurred on the backside of the Muslim League House

Ditch 35 ft deep, 25 ft wide created at centre of road
Ditches created due to leakages in Model Town's rusty sewage lines
LAHORE
20 applications filed during last 3 years
Old sewage lines:
First: 1970
Second: 1984
18 feet below surface
Two large pits have reappeared on Model Town Link Road. Residents allege the ditches are a consequence of leaking sewage lines. Residents also allege that WASA has shown negligence despite repeated voicing of

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Two people were crushed to death by speeding vehicles on Tuesday while a boy lost his life after falling down from his house roof.
A speeding tractor-trolley crushed a motorcyclist in the Manawan police precincts. According to details, victim Maqsood, resident of Dogar Kallan village, was returning back home when the trolley hit him resulting in his instant death. After reaching the spot, police handed over the body to its heirs and registered a case against an