In a landmark move, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to rename Lahore’s historic Gaddafi Stadium as part of a strategic commercial partnership. This renaming, done through a lucrative agreement with the Bank of Punjab, marks a significant shift in the stadium’s identity, which has stood for nearly five decades since being named after…
The Punjab government’s “Dastak Programme” aims to revolutionize public service delivery by bringing essential civic services directly to citizens’ doorsteps. This initiative, launched under the leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, will utilize the “Maryam Ki Dastak” mobile app to facilitate a range of services, including the issuance of birth, death, and marriage certificates,…
The bustling city of Lahore is set to undergo a significant administrative change with the creation of five new tehsils, marking a shift away from previous plans to divide the city into multiple districts. This decision follows ongoing debates among government officials regarding the best way to manage Lahore’s rapidly growing population and urban infrastructure….
Lahore’s Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) has embarked on a new initiative to establish commercial nurseries across the city to promote green spaces and generate revenue. One of the key projects under this initiative includes developing the second-largest commercial nursery at Racecourse Park. This new nursery will feature a variety of exotic, rare, and high-value…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz recently inaugurated the ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ model house in Lahore, a part of the provincial government’s initiative to provide affordable housing to low-income families. The project aims to alleviate the housing shortage in Punjab by offering interest-free loans to individuals for constructing homes on plots ranging from 1 to…
The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) in Lahore has announced the first-ever Business Research International Conference on Life Sciences (BRICL), set to take place on December 19, 2024, at its City Campus. The conference, themed “Trends and Technologies in Local & Global Business Practices,” aims to gather thought leaders, researchers, and industry experts…
In a significant cultural and religious observance, the Punjab government has declared a public holiday in Lahore on Monday, August 26, 2024. This holiday is in honor of the 981st Annual Urs of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh, one of the most revered Sufi saints in the Islamic world. The announcement was made by the Services…
The 9th Color & Chem Expo is set to take place on August 24-25, 2024, at the Lahore International Expo Centre. This premier event, which has become a key platform for the dyes, chemicals, and allied industries in Pakistan, will feature over 300 exhibitors from across the globe, including participants from China, Malaysia, Turkey, and…
Flydubai, the Dubai-based low-cost carrier, has recently announced the launch of two new daily flights to Pakistan, connecting Dubai with Lahore and Islamabad. These new routes, starting from July 1, 2024, reflect the airline’s commitment to expanding its presence in Pakistan, a market it has served since 2010. Key Aspect Details New Destinations Lahore and…
The Lahore High Court has recently ordered the Punjab Police to take immediate action to locate Aun Ali Khosa, a popular YouTuber who was reportedly abducted. This case has drawn significant attention due to the rising concerns about the safety and security of content creators and social media influencers in Pakistan. Key Aspect Details Case…
On August 17, 2024, residents of Lahore witnessed yet another hike in the price of eggs, reflecting the ongoing inflationary pressures in the region. The price per dozen eggs in Lahore has now reached PKR 293, marking an increase of PKR 3 from the previous rate. This consistent rise in egg prices has been a…
The Bangladesh cricket team has officially arrived in Pakistan for an eagerly awaited two-match Test series. The first match is scheduled to take place at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium starting August 21, followed by the second Test in Karachi from August 30 to September 3. Key Aspect Details Event Bangladesh Cricket Team arrives in Pakistan Series…
