Lahore
Pakistan Railways Abolishes Contractor System for Lahore Station Porters
In a major relief for laborers, Pakistan Railways has officially ended the 25-year-old contractor system for porters at Lahore Railway Station, allowing them to work…
Imperial College London Denies Opening Campus in Lahore
Imperial College London has denied claims made by the Punjab government that it is opening a campus at the Nawaz Sharif IT City in Lahore.…
Lahore Now the Second Most Polluted City Globally
Lahore has officially become the second most polluted city in the world, according to global air quality monitoring organization IQAir. On Sunday, the city recorded…
Drone Smugglers Caught in Major CNF Crackdown Across Lahore Division
The Punjab Counter Narcotics Force (CNF) has uncovered a high-tech drug trafficking network that used drones to move narcotics across the Lahore Division. The breakthrough…
AIIB Approves $235m for Lahore Wastewater Management Project
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a $235 million loan for the Lahore Wastewater Management Project to ensure a sustainable supply of clean…
Punjab Approves Rs120 Billion for Elevated Expressway Project in Lahore
The Punjab government has given the green signal to the long-awaited elevated expressway in Lahore. It is a Rs120 billion mega project designed to ease…
These Areas in Lahore to Pay Cleanliness Fee From Sept 1
Residents and shopkeepers in upscale neighbourhoods across Lahore will start receiving utility bills for the newly introduced cleanliness fee from September 1. These areas will…
Govt Declares Two Public Holidays in Lahore
The Lahore district administration has declared Friday, August 15, a public holiday for the annual Urs of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA). A formal notification…
PIA restarts direct Lahore to Paris flights after 5 years
After a five-year suspension, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed its direct flight service between Lahore and Paris, reestablishing a vital link in Pakistan’s international…
Failed Smog Tower Highlights Need for Comprehensive Air Quality Policies in Lahore
Lahore: The smog control tower in Lahore has failed to make a significant impact in reducing pollution levels, raising questions about its effectiveness. In a…
Smog Eases in Punjab, Government Announces Revised Operational Rules
Lahore: The Punjab Environmental Department(EPA) has issued new operational guidelines as smog intensity decreases across the region. Under the updated measures, restaurants and hotels can…
Punjab Schools Remain Closed for Another Week Due to Severe Smog
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced an extension of school closures throughout the province, except Murree, for an additional week. This decision aims to address…
Punjab Mandates Remote Work, Closes Schools to Combat Rising Smog
The Punjab government has mandated that 50% of provincial office employees work remotely and ordered the closure of schools in several divisions, in response to…
