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LWMC taking measures to mitigate effects of air pollution

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LAHORE, Dec 15 (APP):The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) on Monday carried out a special road washing and cleanliness operation on Allama Iqbal Road in Gulberg Town as part of its ongoing anti-smog drive.
According to LWMC sources here,  the company’s operational teams remained  active across the city, conducting phase wise washing activities at major roads and public places to mitigate the harmful effects of air pollution.
Under this initiative, a dedicated sanitation operation was carried out early in the morning around schools, shops and markets located along Allama Iqbal Road.
Sources said that LWMC workers along with washer vehicles, participated in both manual and mechanical washing to remove accumulated dust from roadsides and clear footpaths.
In addition, water sprinkling was being carried out at regular intervals on key roads and public areas to help reduce smog intensity.
Sources further said that provision of eat and clean environment to Lahorites was the top priority of the company.

Child abuse suspect arrested

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LAHORE, Dec 15 (APP):An accused involved in obscene acts with a child was arrested with the assistance of Safe City cameras and prompt response by the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA).
According to a PSCA spokesperson on Monday, the incident was reported by the child’s father through a call to the Emergency Helpline 15, upon which the Safe City Control Room immediately initiated action. A Safe City officer contacted the complainant through a video call, collected preliminary information and assured full safety and protection.
Based on the information received, the virtual patrolling officer traced the suspect using the Safe City camera network. With the help of advanced surveillance technology, the suspect, his motorcycle and all possible movement routes were identified.
On timely and accurate information provided by the authority, Police Station Civil Lines conducted swift action and arrested the accused. Initial investigations revealed that the suspect had previously been involved in similar activities, the spokesperson said.
The spokesperson advised citizens to immediately call 15 in case of harassment or any untoward situation to ensure prompt assistance. Citizens can also contact Safe City through the “Connect to Safe City” feature of the Public Safety App.

Commissioner reviews city beautification, encroachments, sanitation

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SARGODHA, Dec 15 (APP): Commissioner Sargodha Jahanzaib Awan on Monday presided over a meeting to assess progress on targets assigned to various government departments and to finalize the future course of action regarding city beautification, encroachment removal, sanitation and food safety.
According to the spokesperson for the Commissioner’s office here, the meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Captain (R) Muhammad Waseem, Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) Managing Director Muhammad Arshad, Director Development Bilal Hassan, CEO SWMC Rana Shahid Imran, COO Municipal Corporation Majid Bin Ahmed, along with officers from WASA, Food Authority, FESCO and other relevant departments.
During the briefing, XEN FESCO Mazhar Iqbal Malik informed the meeting that under the Chief Minister Punjab’s special City Beautification Plan, all prominent electricity installations on City Road are being shifted underground in phases to enhance public safety.
He said efforts are underway to complete the work within the stipulated timeline.
The Commissioner directed that safety measures must be ensured at all stages.
Officials of the Punjab Food Authority reported that during the current month, 2,848 food points across the district were inspected, 978 notices were issued, while 129 outlets were penalized, imposing fines amounting to Rs 2.708 million.
The Commissioner directed the Food Authority to deploy special inspection teams at public parks and recreational spots during Christmas festivities to ensure strict compliance with hygiene standards at shops, outlets and temporary stalls.
The COO Municipal Corporation presented a weekly progress report on sanitation, encroachment removal and civic facilities.
The Commissioner directed that the public toilet on Khushab Road be made fully functional in a neat and clean condition within two days, while a monument and planters should also be installed on Azad Road.
The meeting was informed that cattle sheds have been removed from various areas, including Service Colony, and livestock has been completely evacuated from municipal limits.
The Commissioner directed WASA and SWMC to conduct joint field visits to ensure that no illegal cattle sheds or livestock reappear.
The Commissioner also ordered a fresh review of bus stops being constructed for the Green Bus project, directing departments to incorporate feedback from drivers and passengers, conduct site visits and introduce further improvements.
Briefing the meeting, Deputy MD WASA stated that practical work is underway on the Rs 14 billion sewerage project under the Chief Minister Punjab’s special Sargodha package.
Concluding the meeting, Commissioner Jahanzaib Awan directed all departments to ensure that the impact of field actions is clearly visible and that citizens experience tangible improvements in their daily lives.
He reiterated that, in line with the Punjab government’s vision, there will be no compromise on civic amenities, cleanliness, beautification and discipline.

Commissioner orders strict crackdown on one-dish violations

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LAHORE, Dec 15 (APP):Commissioner Lahore Division Marryam Khan has directed district administrations across the division to launch a strict crackdown on violations of the one-dish policy and ensure zero tolerance, instructing assistant commissioners to personally conduct night-time field visits to monitor compliance.
She also emphasized strict enforcement of cleanliness measures under the “Suthra Punjab” initiative in line with the Punjab government’s directives.
The directions were issued while presiding over a divisional meeting to review performance regarding cleanliness, Suthra Punjab operations and enforcement against one-dish violations, here on Monday. Deputy commissioners of all four districts of Lahore Division, Director General Suthra Punjab Authority Babar Sahibdin and other senior officers attended the meeting.
The Commissioner directed the district administration and Suthra Punjab Authority to ensure cleanliness at petrol pumps and public washrooms, clearly identify temporary waste collection points and complete desilting operations in an effective manner. She also ordered strict monitoring of attendance of sanitation staff and directed that cleanliness schedules be prominently displayed in rural areas to ensure transparency and accountability.
Director General Suthra Punjab Authority Babar Sahibdin gave a comprehensive briefing on the anti-littering campaign and enforcement measures. He informed the meeting that a large-scale awareness and enforcement campaign was being launched involving citizens, shopkeepers and industrial units. He added that fines would be imposed for dumping garbage outside designated sites, while penalties and legal action would also be taken against littering at unauthorized locations and burning of waste.
Reviewing the availability of sanitation machinery and human resources in district and tehsil headquarters, Commissioner Marryam Khan said that Chief Minister Punjab’s instructions regarding the implementation of a “uniform cleanliness standard” across all cities were clear, adding that the chief minister’s priority was the provision of complete municipal services to citizens without discrimination.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Lahore Syed Musa Raza, Additional Commissioner Dr Muhammad Akbar, Deputy Commissioner Sheikhupura Shahid Imran Marth, Deputy Commissioner Nankana Sahib Rao Tasleem Akhtar, Deputy Commissioner Kasur Asif Raza and other officials concerned.

Emergency security measures in Govt colleges of Punjab

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LAHORE, Dec 15 (APP):Emergency measures have been introduced to strengthen security arrangements at government colleges across Punjab.
Sources in the Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) Colleges Punjab told APP that an instruction letter has been issued on a priority and most urgent basis to divisional directors, deputy directors, and principals of all government colleges.
The letter directs that agreements with private security companies be finalized immediately for all government colleges in Punjab. In this regard, a list of 128 private security companies licensed by the Punjab government has been circulated, from which security personnel will be hired.
According to DPI Punjab, each college will be provided with one security supervisor and three armed security guards, bringing the total security staff at each institution to four. The security supervisor will be authorized to carry one weapon.
The letter further instructs that private security personnel be hired without delay. Until funds were formally released by the finance department, payments to the security staff will be made temporarily from college funds. At the initial stage, colleges themselves will bear the cost of these arrangements.
DPI Punjab stated that the objective of these measures is to improve the law and order situation on college campuses and ensure the safety of students, teachers, and staff. All concerned officers have been directed to implement the instructions immediately and in full.

Annual Christmas ceremony held at Naulakha Presbyterian Church

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LAHORE, Dec 15 (APP):The annual Christmas ceremony was celebrated at Naulakha Presbyterian Church, Lahore, in an atmosphere of devotion, joy, and interfaith harmony, under the patronage of Rev. Dr. Majid Abel, here on Monday.
The event was attended by Punjab Minister for Minorities Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora, parliamentary secretary Sonia Asher, former Senator Kamran Michael, Ameer Jamate Islami, and other prominent religious and social figures.
Welcoming the distinguished guests, Rev. Dr. Majid Abel said that the gathering of people from different faiths and communities under one roof reflected the true spirit of Christmas, emphasizing unity, love, and mutual respect.
Addressing the ceremony, Provincial Minister Ramesh Singh Arora highlighted that Christmas conveys a message of joy, sharing, reflection, and humanity. He noted that, on the directives of the Chief Minister Punjab, the provincial government has organized province-wide Christmas celebrations for the first time, including an interfaith Christmas tour on double-decker buses, spreading messages of love, tolerance, and unity across Lahore.
The minister also announced that, as a special Christmas initiative, the number of Minority Cards has been increased to 100,000, further supporting the welfare and empowerment of the Christian community.
Sonia Asher said that the Punjab government is taking concrete steps to safeguard minority rights and promote education, health, employment, and social protection, recognizing minorities as equal partners in Punjab’s development.
Speakers including Ameer Jamate Islami, Ramzan Sualvi, and former Senator Kamran Michael highlighted the shared values of peace, tolerance, and compassion across religions and acknowledged the historic contributions of the Christian community to Pakistan’s development.
The church was adorned with colorful lights, festive decor, and a Christmas tree. Religious songs were performed, conveying messages of peace, love, and unity. The ceremony concluded with Provincial Minister Ramesh Singh Arora, alongside elders of the Christian community and other participants, cutting the Christmas cake and extending heartfelt Christmas greetings, highlighting the Punjab government’s full support to the Christian community.

CM Punjab congratulates nation on successful test of surface-to-air missile

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LAHORE, Dec 15 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has congratulated the nation on the successful test firing of a surface-to-air missile FM-90 NR, paying rich tribute to the Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Armed Forces for the accomplishment.
In her message, the CM said the Pakistan Navy had demonstrated its superiority and operational excellence in the North Arabian Sea, reflecting the country’s robust maritime defense capabilities.
The chief minister expressed confidence that, by the grace of Allah Almighty, Pakistan’s land, naval, and air defense remain in safe and capable hands. She also underscored the invaluable role of the Pakistan Navy in safeguarding the nation’s maritime frontiers, describing its contribution as remarkable and unforgettable.

Court grants interim bail to social media influencers in gambling app promotion case

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LAHORE, Dec 15 (APP): A local court on Monday granted interim bail to YouTuber Rajab Butt and TikToker Nadeem Mubarak in a case related to the alleged promotion of a gambling application.
Both content creators appeared before Additional District and Sessions Judge Mansoor Ali Qureshi for obtaining bail.
The counsel argued before the court that his clients wanted to join investigation to prove their innocence.  He requested the court to grant bail to his clients.
At this, the court  approved interim bail for Rajab Butt and Nadeem until January 6. The court also directed both accused to join the investigation.
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has registered cases against several YouTubers on charges of promoting and encouraging a gambling application, including Butt and Mubarak.

Food outlets penalized

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GUJRAT, Dec 15 (APP):The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) further intensified its food safety operations and carried out a total of 213 inspections across the district.
According to a PFA spokesperson, improvement notices were issued to 78 food business operators, while fines amounting to Rs236,500 were imposed on 18 outlets for violations of food safety laws.
The spokesperson said that 37.45 kilograms of expired and prohibited food items were confiscated and destroyed to protect the public from substandard and hazardous food.
The Punjab Food Authority reiterated that strict action would continue against violators of food safety regulations and that ensuring the provision of safe and quality food to the public remains its top priority.

Excise recovers 6,000g of hashish, hundreds of intoxicant pills

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PESHAWAR, Dec 15 (APP):The Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa conducted major operations in the districts of Peshawar and Khyber, resulting in the recovery of a large quantity of narcotics, intoxicant pills and counterfeit currency.
Several suspects, including a key accused, were arrested and cases have been registered at the relevant police stations.
These operations were carried out in continuation of the provincial government’s zero-tolerance policy against drugs and on the directives of Minister for Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control, Syed Fakhar Jahan.
In one operation, under the supervision of SHO Excise Police Station Peshawar, Dr. Hamidullah Khan, Inspector Syed Sher Shah along with other officials set up a checkpoint on Bara Road. During the checking of a motorcycle rider, 3,600 grams of hashish were recovered. The accused attempted to flee but was apprehended on the spot. A case has been registered at Excise Police Station Peshawar and further investigation is underway.
In another operation, the Excise Police Station Khyber team foiled a drug smuggling attempt near the Karkhano Check Post and recovered 2,400 grams of hashish. The accused was arrested and legal proceedings were initiated.
Meanwhile, further progress has been made in Case No. 25/23 registered at Excise Police Station Khyber. According to the department, on December 6, 2025, a raid was conducted at a shop in Karkhano Market, Peshawar, under the supervision of Circle Officer Faisal Khan and leadership of SHO Excise Police Station Khyber, Majid Hussain. During the raid, 208 intoxicant pills weighing 187 grams were recovered and a facilitator was arrested. Subsequently, during the course of investigation, the main accused, Asif son of Abdul Karim, has also been arrested.
In another action, under the supervision of Provincial In-charge Bureau of Intelligence and Investigation, Saud Khan Gandapur, Inspector Fakhar Alam Khan conducted an operation on the basis of secret information at Karkhano Phatak in the jurisdiction of Khyber. A young man, Hamza Sharif son of Sharif, resident of Lahore, was arrested and 240 intoxicant HTC pills weighing 153 grams were recovered from his possession.
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