Khalid Hasnain

Fake fitness certificates, outdated laws, staff shortage impede Punjab’s fight against smog

No check on smoke-emitting vehicles; RTA secretary working with only two staff members. Updated 16 Nov, 2024 12:35pm

Ruda abolishes plot files paradigm for secure ownership transfer

Nearly 120 societies told to shift to new model by 30th; developers to declareexact plots number Published 10 Nov, 2024 07:08am

Experts for more public transport, ban on vehicles in busy areas

Liken Lahore smog to London and Los Angeles pollution in 1960s Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:29am

Private firms take over commercial operations of four trains

LAHORE: Private firms have finally taken over commercial operations of four trains after their bids were found ... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:56am

Masstransit authority proposes aerial tram service for Gulberg

LAHORE: The Punjab Masstransit Authority (PMA) has proposed the aerial tram service instead of the at-grade (road)... Published 04 Nov, 2024 07:12am

Minister hints at PIA privatisation with zero liability

Aleem says govt couldn’t accept some of investors’ demands due to IMF deal. Updated 04 Nov, 2024 07:54am

LDA open court flooded with housing complaints

LAHORE: People, in an open court arranged by the Lahore Development Authority (LDA), lodged a number of complaints... Published 01 Nov, 2024 07:04am

FBR yet to unveil property valuations for nine cities

Data for Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Quetta, Multan, Gwadar yet to be released. Updated 31 Oct, 2024 09:02am

BoR wants admin to submit property ownership record by Nov 11

Of 25,709 mauzas, record of nearly 23,500 digitised under PULSE project Published 30 Oct, 2024 08:13am

Power theft, unpaid bills: Lesco suspends supply to 2 high-loss Kasur villages

Nearly 43,000 people arrested for power theft during 13 months. Updated 28 Oct, 2024 11:09am

Lesco addresses meter shortage by borrowing from Gepco

LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has borrowed 20,000 single-phase meters from the Gujranwala... Published 26 Oct, 2024 07:58am

Pockets of illegal occupation in Johar Town blocks

Unauthorised constructions made; shrines, mosques built on some plots Published 25 Oct, 2024 07:06am

Frequent appearance of sinkholes Khayaban-i-Firdausi partially closed

LAHORE: Civic agencies have declared Khayaban-i-Firdausi dangerous because of repeated appearance of sinkholes ... Published 18 Oct, 2024 07:24am

Pakistan, China vow to speed up ML-1 project

Pledge to support each other on regional, global financial platforms. Updated 17 Oct, 2024 08:40am

UNEP places Lakhodair landfill emissions project on top priority

First carbon financing plan in Pakistan to help in converting methane to natural gas. Updated 14 Oct, 2024 11:03am

BoR nod for new checks and balances to monitor revenue courts

LAHORE: As a part of reforms being introduced in the government departments, the Punjab Board of Revenue (BoR) has... Published 13 Oct, 2024 07:15am

Master plans from 21 districts sought to regulate land use

LAHORE: The deputy commissioners of 21 districts in Punjab have been asked to submit master plans based on the land... Published 12 Oct, 2024 07:28am

Preparations for civil works on ML-1 project

LAHORE: Groundbreaking for the launch of civil works on the Main Line-1 (ML-1) project is likely to be held in the... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:00am

Plot exemption, allotment in Johar Town: Notices to LDA officers for removal under Peeda Act

LAHORE: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) administration has issued final show-cause notices under the Punjab... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:48am

Vegetable, fruit prices soar due to lack of enforcement

LAHORE: Price control magistrates in Lahore have failed to enforce the government-notified prices for vegetables and... Published 07 Oct, 2024 07:20am