Pakistan

“Illegal Housing Societies: Islamabad and Rawalpindi Face Inspection of More Than 600 Cases”

July 12, 2023 5:16 pm

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Climate Change convened a meeting to discuss various matters, including the prevalence of illegal housing societies, soybean import issues, and concerns surrounding the Margalla Hills. Led by Chairperson Nuzhat Pathan, the committee included representatives from the Capital Development Authority (CDA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Ministry of Climate Change.

Tragic House Fire Claims Multiple Lives in Lahore’s Bhati Gate

July 12, 2023 3:38 pm

On Wednesday, a devastating incident took place at Bhati Gate in Lahore, resulting in the loss of multiple family members due to a house fire. Tragically, six children and three women were unable to escape the fire, except for one survivor who jumped from the building.

Punjab police gets new guidelines for uniform

July 12, 2023 2:28 pm

The Inspector General (IG) of Punjab has decided to change the uniforms of police officers in order to implement a recognition system based on years of service. In this context, Additional IG Rifaat Mukhtar sent a letter on behalf of the IG Punjab outlining the new uniform standards.

Alarming Rise in Violence Against Women and Children in Punjab

July 12, 2023 12:00 pm

In the first three months of 2023, Punjab witnessed a disturbingly high number of cases of violence against women, totaling over 10,000 incidents. Among the districts, Lahore had the highest concentration of cases. These findings were revealed in a report by the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO).