Advance salaries announced ahead of Eid
The Punjab government has announced that public sector employees will receive their salaries in advance ahead of Eid ul-Adha 2024. This decision, directed by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, aims to provide financial relief to government employees during the festive period. The Finance Department has commenced preparations to ensure
LHC permits markets to stay open until midnight
In preparation for the upcoming Eid ul-Azha celebration, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has extended the business hours for markets in Lahore. During the hearing of smog related petitions, Justice Shahid Karim of the Lahore High Court permitted markets to remain open until 12 am on the occasion of Eid
LHC permanently seals Tollington market shops selling dead chickens
WEB DESK: The Lahore High Court has mandated the permanent sealing of shops found selling dead chickens in Tollington Market. Justice Shahid Karim issued a written order in connection with the ongoing smog case, highlighting concerns raised by the food authority’s report, which revealed that a significant number of dead
Three People Involved in Margalla Hills Fires Arrested
The Capital Development Authority spokesperson confirmed on Saturday that the CDA’s environment wing apprehended three men involved in the fire incidents at a location where a fire was raging earlier today. They were subsequently turned over to the Islamabad police. Read more: Met Deptarment issues rain alert for Lahore
Vegetable prices hit 6-year low, says Azma Bokhari
WEB DESK: Punjab Information Minister, Azam Bukhari has said that the prices of vegetables in Punjab have reached their lowest level in the past 6 years. In Lahore, Grade 1 potatoes are being sold for 70 rupees per kilogram, Grade 2 potatoes for 60 rupees per kg, whereas onions, which