Khalid Hasnain

Pakistan Railways looking to outsource 22 more train services

PR to re-float tender after poor response; parties blame apathy on high benchmark. Published 07 Aug, 2024 08:17am

Weak enforcement fuel illegal slaughtering in Lahore

LAHORE: Weak enforcement has led to rampant illegal slaughtering of animals in Lahore, forcing people to consume... Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:29am

Outsourcing trains in tough conditions

Pakistan Railways to re-float tender after poor response; parties blame apathy on high benchmark. Updated 07 Aug, 2024 08:16am

What China is doing for Pakistan, no other country can do: PM

Calls out Indian subjugation of Kashmiris; asks Delhi to move from "dispute denial" to "resolution". Updated 05 Aug, 2024 01:25pm

Railways ministry, police lock horns over fixed TA/DA

Besides stopping the facility, ministry wants recovery of already paid amount Published 04 Aug, 2024 07:53am

Rain creates sinkholes in Johar Town

Wasa, Lesco tested till breaking point Published 02 Aug, 2024 07:29am

Govt plans tram service on three routes

Service in Gulberg to cost between Rs18bn and Rs25bn Published 01 Aug, 2024 07:23am

Overcharging on vegetables, fruits: Lahore shopkeepers have a field day in absence of price list enforcement

Market Committee Secretary Shehzad Cheema says govt trying hard to enforce price lists by conducting raids. Updated 30 Jul, 2024 11:52am

Residents endure long outage due to fault in Kot Lakhpat grid

LAHORE: A large population in various city localities had to put up with power outage for several hours, including... Published 21 Jul, 2024 06:56am

Greenbelts become refuge for those who can’t afford electricity

LAHORE: The recent surge in electricity prices has left low-income families with no choice but to abandon ... Published 20 Jul, 2024 07:35am

Wasa to start civil work on 65 schemes soon

LAHORE: Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) is all set to launch civil work on as many as 65 development schemes ... Published 19 Jul, 2024 07:17am

SNGPL procures rotary meters to cut line losses

The data related to UFG losses in 2023-24 is being audited. Updated 17 Jul, 2024 07:49am

LDA looks to Dubai for real estate reforms

Says system followed in Dubai is paperless, ensuring 100% transparency in all property-related transactions. Published 15 Jul, 2024 08:56am

Torrential rain disrupts power, water supply in many city areas

Rainwater drained in most localities by evening, claims Wasa Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:31am

Significant ‘decrease’ in gas line losses

LAHORE: Installation of 1,470 Town Border Stations (TBS) in five major cities has greatly helped Sui Northern Gas... Published 12 Jul, 2024 07:03am

Govt mulls eliminating flawed meter reading system

Consumers term the system a fraud to overcharge in a bid to cover up line losses. Updated 10 Jul, 2024 07:54am

Ecnec to clear $1.2bn first phase of ML-1

Pakistan Railways (PR) is preparing and finalising its flagship project in three phases as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Updated 09 Jul, 2024 10:26am

Govt to transfer building control from MCL to LDA

LAHORE: The government has nearly finalised plans to transfer the building control jurisdiction of the Metropolitan... Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:16am

Analysis: Heaping more misery on the already taxed

Economists term new budget fundamentally unjust, criticise govt for burdening salaried class, ignoring those outside tax net. Updated 08 Jul, 2024 10:28am

Circuit breakers worth millions bought from blacklisted firms

Engineers point out ‘wrongdoing’ in Gepco, Mepco; ministry asks Discos to submit report. Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:56am