LAHORE, Oct 29: Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Wednesday a six-storey Punjab Institute of Forensic Sciences would be made near Thokar Niaz Baig in Lahore. The 20-kanal institute will be built in 11 months, says an official handout.

Mr Sharif told a meeting at Chief Minister’s Secretariat the institute would comprise 14 departments having 32 experts. He said the institute would help police investigate cases properly to control crime and provision of justice to people.

The chief minister said efforts would be made to save public money in development projects without compromising on quality. He criticised the use of imported granite tiles in the Services Institute of Management Sciences.

He asked the officials to review expenditures on the forensic project as well as to ensure its quality and timely completion.

The home secretary said the forensic institute would house sections of DNA, pathology, crime scene, trace chemistry, death scene investigation, serology, computer forensics, fire arms and Latin finger prints. The chief engineer of the Buildings Department said the design of the project had been completed.

ZONG CEO: Zong chief executive officer Qian Lie and managing director Zaffar Usmani met Shahbaz Sharif and briefed him on Zong cellular network in Pakistan.

The chief minister directed his team to explore possibilities of further cooperation between China and Punjab in various sectors in the province.

He asked the Chinese guest to consider setting up of an Information Technology City in Lahore and promised free land for the purpose.

Opinion

Editorial

Islamabad march
Updated 27 Nov, 2024

Islamabad march

WITH emotions running high, chaos closes in. As these words were being written, rumours and speculation were all...
Policing the internet
27 Nov, 2024

Policing the internet

IT is chilling to witness how Pakistan — a nation that embraced the freedoms of modern democracy, and the tech ...
Correcting sports priorities
27 Nov, 2024

Correcting sports priorities

IT has been a lingering battle that has cast a shadow over sports in Pakistan: who are the national sports...
Kurram ceasefire
Updated 26 Nov, 2024

Kurram ceasefire

DESPITE efforts by the KP government to bring about a ceasefire in Kurram tribal district, the bloodletting has...
Hollow victory
26 Nov, 2024

Hollow victory

THE conclusion of COP29 in Baku has left developing nations — struggling with the mounting costs of climate...
Infrastructure schemes
26 Nov, 2024

Infrastructure schemes

THE government’s decision to finance priority PSDP schemes on a three-year rolling basis is a significant step...