LESCO collects over Rs 4.36m from 189 defaulters in 24 hours

LAHORE, Apr 26 (APP): The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) recovered more than Rs 4.36 million from 189 dead defaulters in all the five districts- Lahore, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur and Okara- on the 207th day of its recovery campaign. LESCO spokesman told the media here Friday that on the 207th day, SE (Superintending Engineer)… Continue reading LESCO collects over Rs 4.36m from 189 defaulters in 24 hours

300 raids conducted on hideous of drug-dealers

LAHORE, Apr 26 (APP): On the directions of chief minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Punjab Police are actively pursuing the crackdown throughout the province to eradicate the menace of drugs, in connection with the Drug Free Punjab campaign under the chairmanship of IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar. Punjab Police spokesman said that during the last… Continue reading 300 raids conducted on hideous of drug-dealers

PML-N to become more strong under Nawaz Sharif: Rana Sanaullah

LAHORE, Apr 26 (APP):The PML-N Punjab on Friday requested the party Quaid Nawaz Sharif to take charge of the party’s president office once again. Addressing a press conference here, PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah said that today a resolution was passed during the PML-N Punjab organizational meeting. He said Mian Nawaz Sharif was declared disqualified in… Continue reading PML-N to become more strong under Nawaz Sharif: Rana Sanaullah

Punjab Police cricket honored with shields, medals & CCI certificates

LAHORE, Apr 26 (APP):The Punjab Police Sports Branch arranged a reward ceremony in honour of Punjab Police Cricket Team at Central Police Office, in which the police cricket team players, coach and match officials specially participated. Director General Police Sports Board Additional IG Welfare and Finance Riaz Nazir Gara, Patron Cricket Discipline Additional IG IAB… Continue reading Punjab Police cricket honored with shields, medals & CCI certificates

LESCO detects 74,621 power pilferers in 220 days

LAHORE, Apr 26 (APP): The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) detected a total of 74,621 connections from where the customers were pilfering electricity in all its circles of five districts (Lahore, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur and Okara) in 220 days of grand anti-power theft campaign. The LESCO spokesman told the media here Thursday that the… Continue reading LESCO detects 74,621 power pilferers in 220 days

MoU was signed between Punjab Police, KIPS education system

LAHORE, Apr 26 (APP): Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has said that providing better opportunities to the children of police employees for higher education in the best institutions is among top priorities of the department. He expressed while speaking at the MoU signing ceremony held at the Central Police Office, here… Continue reading MoU was signed between Punjab Police, KIPS education system

New Zealand cricket CEO visits PSCA, expresses satisfaction over security arrangements

LAHORE, Apr 26 (APP): A delegation from New Zealand cricket, led by Chief Executive Officer Scott Weenink, visited the Punjab Safe Cities Authority headquarters, here on Friday.  Managing Director PSCA Muhammad Ahsan Younas, Chief Admin Shoaib Mahmood, and Operations Commander Shafiq Ahmed briefed the delegation on security arrangements and force deployment for the cricket series… Continue reading New Zealand cricket CEO visits PSCA, expresses satisfaction over security arrangements

NAB Lahore holds open court, promises compensations for victims

LAHORE, Apr 26 (APP): The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore held its monthly open court here on Friday, addressing the grievances of over 350 affected individuals. Lahore NAB Director-General Amjad Majeed Aulakh personally listened to all the complainants and provided appropriate directions on-the-spot. The victims of Prime Zone, Palm Vista Housing, Al-Rehman Garden, Khayaban-e-Amin Housing… Continue reading NAB Lahore holds open court, promises compensations for victims

‘Transforming Punjab Agriculture’ plan to help develop farm sector on modern lines: minister

LAHORE, Apr 26 (APP): Punjab Agriculture Minister Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani has said that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s, ‘Transforming Punjab Agriculture’ plan worth over Rs. 400 billion will be an important milestone for the farm sector development and farmers’ prosperity. He said this while presiding over a high-level meeting at Agriculture House on… Continue reading ‘Transforming Punjab Agriculture’ plan to help develop farm sector on modern lines: minister

Opponents must compete with Punjab CM on basis of performance: Azma Bukhari

LAHORE, Apr 26 (APP): Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has said that opponents should compete with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on the basis of performance instead of using inappropriate language. She said this while reacting to a statement of Barrister Saif here on Friday. Azma Bukhari said that the ‘Fitna’ party was matchless in… Continue reading Opponents must compete with Punjab CM on basis of performance: Azma Bukhari

Lahore police conducted 1,213 search & combing operations this year

LAHORE, Apr 26 (APP): Lahore police conducted 1,213 search and combing operations so far this year to ensure peace and security. The Lahore police spokesperson said on Friday that during these search operations, 33,047 houses, 16,121 tenants, and 115,522 individuals were checked. Under the Tenancy Act, actions have been taken against 286 individuals. During the… Continue reading Lahore police conducted 1,213 search & combing operations this year

Police attack case: ATC discharges PTI leader

LAHORE, Apr 25 (APP): An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Thursday discharged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shabbir Gujjar in a case of attacking a police party. Earlier, the police presented PTI leader Shabbir Gujjar before ATC Judge Arshad Javed upon the expiry of a three-day physical remand. The police apprised the court about the investigations and… Continue reading Police attack case: ATC discharges PTI leader

CM meets parents of  lady constables, traffic assistants

LAHORE, Apr 25 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif reached out to parents sitting in pavilion after participating in the Police Training College passing-out parade. She congratulated parents of constables and traffic assistants on successfully completing their training, and shook hands with women present over there. The grandfather of a lady constable put a… Continue reading CM meets parents of  lady constables, traffic assistants

Nine dead,  1,318 injured in Punjab road accidents

LAHORE, Apr 25 (APP): Nine persons were killed and 1,318 others injured in 1,276 road accidents in Punjab during the last 24 hours. As many as 607 people with serious injuries were shifted to different hospitals, while 711 with minor injuries were treated at the incident site by the rescue medical teams. The analysis showed… Continue reading Nine dead,  1,318 injured in Punjab road accidents

Minister launches special ‘Meat Safety Task Force’ in PFA

LAHORE, Apr 25 (APP): Punjab Food Minister Bilal Yasin launched a special ‘Meat Safety Task Force’ in the Punjab Food Authority (PFA), here on Thursday. The force would consist of meat specialist doctors to ensure detailed inspection of meat, being supplied across province. While talking to the media, he said meat safety teams would conduct detailed… Continue reading Minister launches special ‘Meat Safety Task Force’ in PFA

Lahore Police adopt foolproof security for Pakistan-New Zealand T20 cricket series

LAHORE, Apr 25 (APP): The Lahore Police have arranged foolproof security measures for peaceful conduct of the Pakistan-New Zealand T20 cricket series. Two T20 matches between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played on April 25 and 27 at Gaddafi Stadium in the provincial capital. During the T20 matches, more than 14 SPs, 37 SDPOs,… Continue reading Lahore Police adopt foolproof security for Pakistan-New Zealand T20 cricket series

Ministers visit Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Hospital following roof collapse incident

LAHORE, Apr 24 (APP):Under the special directives of Punjab Chief Minister, Punjab Minister for Communication and Works, Malik Sohaib Ahmed Bharth, and Minister for Specialised Healthcare, Khawaja Salman Rafique, conducted a visit to Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Hospital in Gujrat in response to a devastating incident where the roof of a female ward collapsed, resulting in… Continue reading Ministers visit Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Hospital following roof collapse incident

Trainee assistant superintendents of police visit Central Police Office Lahore

LAHORE, Apr 24 (APP): Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar has said that the future is IT based policing, Young officers should focus on modern policing skills & latest trends to improve public service delivery as well as to achieve progress in their professional careers. He expressed these views while talking to… Continue reading Trainee assistant superintendents of police visit Central Police Office Lahore

Five killed, 1,351 injured in Punjab road accidents

LAHORE, Apr 24 (APP): Five persons were killed and 1,351 others injured in 1,234 road accidents in Punjab during the last 24 hours. As many as 607 people with serious injuries were shifted to different hospitals, while 744 with minor injuries were treated at the incident site by the rescue medical teams. The data analysis… Continue reading Five killed, 1,351 injured in Punjab road accidents

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