In a significant move to enhance administrative efficiency, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the creation of five new tehsils in Lahore. This development, reported on August 21, is part of the government's broader efforts to address Lahore's expanding population and streamline governance. The proposal for the new tehsils has been circulated among ministers for final approval. Five Grade-17...
Islamabad: As reported on July 15, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has extended the bid due date for the Islamabad International Airport projects by an extra two months in response to pleas from potential bidders. This is the fourth extension that has been given thus far. According to a recent announcement by the PCAA, the new deadlines are as follows: Bid Submission Deadline:...
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during his visit to Tajikistan, met with President Emomali Rahmon and expressed a strong commitment to enhancing cooperation between Pakistan and Tajikistan. This significant diplomatic meeting aimed to deepen the multifaceted relationship between the two countries. According to the details, both political leaders discussed a wide range of opportunities...
Lahore: The Punjab government has implemented a sweeping ban on the production and sale of plastic bags across the province, effective immediately, as reported by a news source on June 6. This announcement, made by Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz Sharif on the occasion of World Environment Day, underscores the government’s unwavering dedication to environmental conservation and sustainability....
LAHORE: Commissioner Lahore and Lahore Development Authority (LDA) DG Muhammad Ali Randhawa has instructed to set up a system for submitting online applications. He gave these directions while presiding over a meeting here on Sunday. Commissioner Lahore administered Lahore Development Authority one window cell's team to start online submission of applications service for citizens next week. He said that...
LAHORE: Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC), on the special instructions of CEO LWMC Babar Sahib Din, has taken extraordinary actions to keep going general cleanliness especially skillful collection of solid waste from 40 trucking points settled across the city. As per the Ramadan Plan, 333 sanitary workers along with compulsory tools and objects have been brought into action in two shifts at...
Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority is all set to bring out strict rules in the city for water conservation. Due to careless activities such as car washing and allowing water to overflow onto the streets, Islamabad repeatedly faces water shortages. Although safety measures are being taken to manage water wastage, the current laws only allow the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to charge a...
LAHORE: Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) on Monday set up a new zero waste campaign in the provincial metropolis named ‘Safai Nisf Eman’ under the guidance of the Punjab Chief Minister. Minister Local Government Ibrahim Hassan Murad and Secretary LG & CD Dr. Irshad Ahmad along with LWMC CEO Babar Sahib Din formally commenced the drive at Liberty Roundabout. Regarding that, LWMC has also...
Islamabad: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Captain (r) Noor-ul-Amin Mengal on Thursday ordered an investigation Bhara Kahu Bypass Incident ( pillars collapsing on the Bhara Kahu Bypass) Taking to the media after reaching the site, Noor-ul-Amin Mengal said that the accident happened due to a crane declining. “The safety and health of the laborers cannot be risked at any cost,” he added....