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For sheer spotlessness, efficiency and emptiness there is nothing like the M2 in the rest of South Asia. –File Photo

ISLAMABAD: If you want a slice of peace and stability in a country with a reputation for violence and chaos, try Pakistan’s M2 motorway. Continue reading »

 

The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) has been asked by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to change subscriber numbers to eight digits owing to shortage of landline numbers for other telephone operators.

However, the PTCL is not happy with the decision as they would have to invest heavily in making the changes. PTCL Senior Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Sikander Naqi, said some of the major areas that would need investment are the company’s exchanges in Karachi and Lahore and the billing system. Continue reading »

 

By Amjad Warraich

LAHORE: The Punjab government plans to create a ‘Ravi district’ from the existing districts of Lahore and Sheikhupura, Daily Times learnt on Monday. According to Punjab Civil Secretariat and Board of Revenue sources, the Ravi district will consist of Shahdara area of Lahore district and Ferozwala tehsil, while some adjacent parts of Muridke and Sharaqpur tehsil will also be included. Continue reading »

 

Govt urged to introduce weight criteria for animal prices

Jamaluddin Jamali

LAHORE: A majority of the privileged class are relying on online Bakra Mandi (Goat Markers) to place orders this time for sacrificial animals ahead of Eid-ul-Adha eliminating the hassle of physically visiting the marketplace and tension of haggling over prices,” The Post learnt on Thursday.
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lahoreringroad21* College Road to be linked to Ring Road through Raiwind Road
* Project could not be executed earlier because of lack of funds

By Mansab Dogar

LAHORE: The Traffic Engineering and Planning Agency (TEPA) and the National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK) have prepared several feasibility reports to link various city roads to the proposed Ring Road in the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Phase-II. Continue reading »

 

LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister, Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said that government has abolished self-finance scheme in medical colleges so that admission and educational facilities could be provided only to intelligent and deserving students. Continue reading »

 

By Ali Usman
LAHORE: Lahore is a romantic city and leaves many visitors mesmerised, said Danish artist Evalajka on Friday.

Evalajka is currently visiting Pakistan. Taking to Daily Times, she said she had always found Lahore fascinating and Lahoris hospitable. Continue reading »

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