Tag: Lahore

Fly Jinnah inaugurates second international flight connecting Lahore, Sharjah

ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP):Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, Wednesday celebrated the inaugural flight of its second international route connecting Lahore, Pakistan with Sharjah, UAE. The carrier commemorated the start of its new route with a pre-departure inaugural ceremony at Lahore International Airport and followed by an inaugural program planned for guests in Sharjah, said a… Continue reading Fly Jinnah inaugurates second international flight connecting Lahore, Sharjah

Punjab police accelerates crackdown on kite-flying

LAHORE, Mar 24 (APP):On the orders of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Punjab Police haves accelerated crackdown on the people involved in kite flying. Special police teams are actively engaged in arresting the law-breakers involved in the dangerous game across the province. IGP Punjab Dr Usman Anwar instructed the supervisory officers to self-supervise… Continue reading Punjab police accelerates crackdown on kite-flying

World Punjabi Conference starts

LAHORE, Mar 05 (APP):A three-day World Punjabi Conference started at a local hotel, here on Tuesday. A delegation of 52 Punjabi writers from the Indian side of Punjab reached Lahore to participate in the World Punjabi Conference being held from March 5 to 7. Darshan Buttar, president Kendri Punjabi Lekhak Sabha, said that the focus… Continue reading World Punjabi Conference starts

LESCO detects 418 power pilferers in 24 hours

LAHORE, Feb 17 (APP):The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has detected a total of 418 connections from where the customers were pilfering electricity in all its circles of five districts — Lahore, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur and Okara — on the 158th day of anti-power theft campaign. The LESCO spokesman told the media here Saturday… Continue reading LESCO detects 418 power pilferers in 24 hours

Music, razzle dazzle to mark opening match of HBL PSL 9 tomorrow

LAHORE, Feb 16 (APP):Music and pageantry will mark beginning of the ninth edition of the HBL PSL before the reigning champions Lahore Qalandars take on two time champions Islamabad United at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday evening. The iconic Gaddafi stadium Lahore will immerse in glittering lights and the spectators will feats on melodious music… Continue reading Music, razzle dazzle to mark opening match of HBL PSL 9 tomorrow

CM inaugurates 33-km long dual road from Lahore to Kasur

LAHORE, Jan 31 (APP):Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday inaugurated the restoration project of 33-km long dual road from Lahore to Kasur. The construction, repair and restoration work of the 33-km long road stretching from Gajju Matta up to Kasur has been completed in a record period. Mohsin Naqvi apprised that extension has… Continue reading CM inaugurates 33-km long dual road from Lahore to Kasur

PEC Punjab reviews election preparations in district Lahore

LAHORE, Jan 30 (APP):Provincial Election Commissioner (PEC) Punjab, Ijaz Anwar Chauhan, on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive review of the forthcoming general elections’ preparations in Lahore District. Accompanied by Deputy Commissioner/District Returning Officer Rafia Haider, he meticulously examined arrangements for ballot papers and  election materials delivery, besides visiting training center for polling staff. Joint Election Commissioner… Continue reading PEC Punjab reviews election preparations in district Lahore

LESCO modernizes training facilities at RTC

LAHORE, Jan 29 (APP):Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has put in order modern facilities for training of Meter Readers at its Regional Training Center (RTC). The RTC Principal Major Aurangzeb told media here Monday that following directives of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Engineer Shahid Haider, various measures have been taken to improve the skills and… Continue reading LESCO modernizes training facilities at RTC

DCM Schofer visits emperor Jehagnir’s mausoleum in Lahore

LAHORE, Jan 29 (APP):Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) at the U.S. Embassy, Islamabad Andrew Schofer on Monday visited the mausoleum of the Mughal emperor Nurruddin Mohammad Jahangir and hailed the artistic finesse of the 17th century architectural masterpiece. Nurud Din Muhammad Salim, known as Jahangir, (1569-1627) was the fourth Mughal emperor who ruled India from… Continue reading DCM Schofer visits emperor Jehagnir’s mausoleum in Lahore

LESCO detects 406 power pilferers in 24 hours

LAHORE, Jan 28 (APP):Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has detected a total of 406 connections from where the customers were pilfering electricity in all its circles of five districts (Lahore, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur and Okara) on the 141st day of grand anti-power theft campaign. The LESCO spokesman told media here Sunday that the company… Continue reading LESCO detects 406 power pilferers in 24 hours

LESCO detects 429 power pilferers during last 24 hours

LAHORE, Jan 26 (APP):Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has detected a total of 429 connections from where the customers were pilfering electricity in all its circles of five districts (Lahore, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur and Okara) on the 139th day of grand anti-power theft campaign. The LESCO spokesman told media here Friday that the company… Continue reading LESCO detects 429 power pilferers during last 24 hours

PIDE to unveil its ‘Reform Manifesto’ for Socio -Economic transformation of country

ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP):The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) is set to unveil its groundbreaking ‘PIDE Reform Manifesto’ for Socio- Eocnomic transformation of Pakistan. In a momentous stride towards national transformation, the PIDE is set to unveil its groundbreaking titled ‘PIDE Reform Manifesto: Transforming Economy and Society’ on Monday, January 22nd, 2024 in a… Continue reading PIDE to unveil its ‘Reform Manifesto’ for Socio -Economic transformation of country

Several passengers injured in Pattoki accident

ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP):At least 12 passengers were injured when a speeding passenger bus overturned after hitting a green belt on a road near Multan Road Pattoki on Friday.  According to Rescue 1122, the accident occurred near Pattoki where a passenger bus overturned, injuring twelve passengers.  The ill-fated bus was heading to Khanewal from Lahore,… Continue reading Several passengers injured in Pattoki accident

Lesco chief inaugurates safety department to promote safety culture among line staff

LAHORE, Jan 01 (APP):Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) Chief Executive Officer Engineer Shahid Haider inaugurated a state-of-the-art safety department at the company’s headquarters on Monday. Chief Engineer (O&M) T&G Zafar Iqbal, Chief Engineer (Planning) Imran Mehmood, DG (Implementation) Raja Mehmood, Director (Safety) Fawad Khalid, Director (HR) Nauman Ghafoor, Director (Admin) Zameer Hussain Kalachi and other… Continue reading Lesco chief inaugurates safety department to promote safety culture among line staff

Commissioners, DCs offices’ to become paperless

LAHORE, Dec 26 (APP):After the successful implementation of e-Filing and Office Automation System (e-FOAS) in the departments, Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman has issued instructions to make paperless the offices of divisional commissioners and deputy commissioners across the province. He issued these instructions during a meeting held at Civil Secretariat on Tuesday. The Senior… Continue reading Commissioners, DCs offices’ to become paperless

Dengue outbreak continues in Punjab with 190 new cases

LAHORE, Nov 04 (APP):Dengue fever continues to grip Punjab, with 190 new cases reported on a single Saturday. According to the latest data from the Health Department reveals that total of 10,052 confirmed Dengue cases across 36 districts in Punjab this year. Lahore leads with 4,316 cases, Rawalpindi with 2,339, Multan with 1,012, Faisalabad with… Continue reading Dengue outbreak continues in Punjab with 190 new cases

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