The Punjab government has declared a local holiday in Lahore District on Monday, August 26, 2024, to celebrate the 981st Annual Urs of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA). The announcement was made on Tuesday through a notification issued by the Services and General Administration Department (Welfare Wing). Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA) is a highly…
In Pakistan, many people use three-phase meters for their electricity supply. The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has decided to stop using these meters for all consumers. This decision is part of LESCO’s efforts to modernize its metering system and make billing more accurate. LESCO will replace the old three-phase meters with Automatic Meter Reading…
In a continued effort to stop illegal cattle markets, the Metropolitan Corporation Lahore (MCL) has shut down seven unauthorized cattle sale points in the city. MCL Administrator and Deputy Commissioner Rafia Haider announced on Tuesday that they have started a thorough operation against illegal cattle markets in all nine administrative zones of Lahore. As part…
The Metropolitan Corporation Lahore (MCL) is cracking down on illegal cattle markets in the city. MCL Administrator and Deputy Commissioner Rafia Haider announced that they have closed seven unauthorized cattle sale points in Lahore. This operation is part of a larger effort to tackle illegal markets across all nine administrative zones of the city. The…
The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) continues its crackdown on illegal commercial activities in Lahore. Action Taken: On Monday, LDA teams, led by Director Town Planning-I Ayesha Mutahir, sealed Cakes & Bakes and six other businesses in Gulshan-e-Ravi for not paying commercialization fees. The businesses affected include a medical store, private schools, grocery shops, and offices….
Lahore had some rain on Monday, which was a relief for people after it was very hot for the last two weeks. Some parts of Lahore had thunderstorms and rain. Places like Multan Road, Gulberg, Chauburji, Garden Town, Liaqatabad, Gulshan Ravi, Dholanwal, Lower Mall, and Sheranwala Gate got showers. Local government told WASA Lahore to…
In Lahore today, the traffic police won’t give fines to people who break the rules. The Chief Traffic Officer, Ammara Athar, announced this. She said it’s Education Day. Instead of fines, people will get warnings. The goal is to teach people about traffic rules. Special camps will be on Mall Road, Jail Road, and Ferozepur…
The Punjab School Education Department (SED) has announced a ban on summer school camps in all public and private schools across the province until further notice. This decision comes after some private schools claimed they had permission to hold summer camps. Punjab SED clarified that no such permissions were given. No private school is allowed…
Rain and strong winds are expected in Lahore and various parts of Punjab starting Tuesday evening and continuing for the next two days. These weather changes will help cool down the current heat wave by lowering temperatures. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reports that continental air is currently dominant in most parts of Pakistan, with…
Markets in Karachi and Lahore will stay open on May 28, Youm-e-Takbeer, despite the government announcing a public holiday. The Karachi Traders Association said that all business and trade centers in the city will be open on May 28. They explained that economic difficulties and unemployment are why they won’t observe the holiday. Similarly, the…