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Express Tribune
a day ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Punjab gears up for safe, clean Eid
The Punjab government has launched an extensive security and sanitation operation across the province to ensure public safety and maintain hygiene during the three-day religious festival. A centralised coordination system involving the Home Department, police, local governments and waste management companies has been activated. Officials say the integrated effort aims to deliver a safe and clean environment for citizens celebrating Eid. A round the clock Central Control Room has been established in Lahore under the supervision of the Punjab Home Secretary. The Directorate General Public Relations (DGPR), the control room will monitor all districts around the clock and coordinate law enforcement efforts and government directives. Enforcement of Section 144 has been put in place in several areas of the province. The orders prohibit public slaughter of animals, swimming or boating in rivers, canals, or dams, and the disposal of animal waste into manholes or waterways. Additional bans include the use of fireworks, drones, laser lights, pigeon flying, and installation of temporary mechanical rides within a 15-kilometre radius of any airport or airbase. The home department also announced a crackdown on unauthorised collection of animal hides. "No proscribed organisation will be allowed to collect hides," a spokesperson stated. Only registered and certified charities with the Punjab Charity Commission will be permitted to do so. Lahore police have finalised an elaborate security plan for Eid, deploying over 9,000 personnel across the city. The operation will be supervised by 6 Superintendents of Police (SPs), 22 Sub-Divisional Police Officers (SDPOs), and 83 Station House Officers (SHOs). The Dolphin and PRU forces will be on high alert, with more than 1,600 officers in the field, supported by 700 traffic officers to manage Eid traffic. The Punjab Safe Cities Authority will monitor Eid congregations, mosques, and imambargahs through surveillance systems. "All religious gatherings will be under close watch, and any violation of the government's directives will result in strict action," said Lahore Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana. Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq described the sanitation plan as a "challenge," particularly as over 360,000 tons of animal waste are expected across the province during Eid. Speaking at a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat, the minister said the targets set by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz were "ambitious but achievable." To tackle the enormous cleanup task, 11.69 million biodegradable bags will be distributed. Over 124,000 sanitation workers, supported by 15,204 temporary recruits, will work under the Suthra Punjab programme. The operation will utilise 125,794 machines and vehicles, in addition to the existing 29,638 sanitation units. Officials have designated 3,870 primary collection points and 4,262 union council-level camps, along with 1,661 collective slaughter sites to discourage public slaughtering. To monitor cleanliness in real time, all waste management and municipal offices have established local control rooms, while the central control room in Lahore will oversee the province-wide operation. "There will be zero tolerance for negligence," said Minister Rafiq. "Photographic evidence of all cleaning activities must be submitted and public awareness campaigns must include participation from elected local representatives." Following Eid, authorities will spray rose water and phenyl on roads for sanitation. Additionally, 2.83 million kilograms of lime will be used to disinfect affected areas. Evening roadside sales of sacrificial animals have been strictly prohibited, and officials have been directed to conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance. "No reports of livestock-related diseases or dengue have been received so far," Minister Rafiq noted, confirming that Livestock, Municipal, and District Administration officers are working in close coordination. As the province gears up for the Eid holidays, the Punjab government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring a safe, hygienic, and peaceful environment for all citizens.
Business Recorder
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
DGPR sets up Special Control Room for info dissemination: Azma
LAHORE: On the special instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a state-of-the-art control room has been set up in the Directorate General Public Relations (DGPR) to ensure timely, accurate and authentic information is provided to the public during emergencies and extraordinary situations. Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari visited the newly established control room at DGPR and conducted a detailed review of the arrangements, working system and available facilities. She also chaired an important meeting with the Digital Media Wing of the department, which was attended by Information Secretary Tahir Raza Bokhari and DGPR Ghulam Saghir Shahid. The minister directed that the digital media team be activated immediately to effectively and promptly respond to the false and misleading information being spread on social media. She emphasised that the current scenario involves two fronts: one at the borders and the other on social media. She added that through positive and responsible use of social media, the morale of our armed forces can be uplifted. Azma Bokhari stated, 'In extraordinary circumstances, it must be our top priority to deliver accurate, timely, and truthful information to the public.' She stressed that the core objective of establishing the control room is to present a clear and factual picture of the situation to the public. The Punjab Information department is ensuring that every Pakistani receives truthful and fact-based information, and is fully committed to countering false campaigns launched by hostile elements. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
India.com
05-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Big worry for India as Turkish warship arrives at Karachi Port amid Indo-Pakistan tensions, Pakistani Navy now plans to...
Islamabad: In a major development amid India-Pakistan tensions, a Turkish Navy warship, TCG Büyükada, has arrived in Pakistan. On Sunday, the Pakistan Navy stated that the ship has been docked at Karachi Port. Pakistan described this as a significant step toward strengthening maritime cooperation with Turkey. Recently, reports claimed that Turkey had supplied weapons to Pakistan. However, Turkey denied these reports, clarifying that its aircraft had only stopped in Pakistan for refueling and linking it to arms supplies was incorrect. The Directorate General Public Relations (DGPR) of the Pakistan Navy informed that the Turkish naval ship was warmly welcomed by Pakistan Navy officials upon its arrival at the Karachi Port. The statement noted that TCG Büyükada will stay at the Karachi Port for a few days. During this time, the ship's crew members will work alongside personnel from the Pakistan Navy. This collaboration is expected to enhance mutual understanding and strengthen cooperation between the naval forces of both countries. Turkey-Pakistan Defense Relations In the recent years, both Turkey and Pakistan have strengthened their defense relations. It is important to note that Turkish defense companies are helping Pakistan to upgrade its submarines. Pakistan is also receiving military equipment such as drones from Turkey. Both countries regularly conduct joint military exercises. Recently, they conducted a joint exercise named Atatürk-XIII, in which special forces from both countries participated. The military cooperation between Turkey and Pakistan is not new, but the arrival of TCG Büyükada comes at a time when tensions are high between Pakistan and India over the Pahalgam terrorist attack. India has accused Pakistan of being behind the attack. Although Islamabad has denied the allegation, relations between the two countries have hit a very low point since the incident. In this context, the Turkish ship's arrival in Karachi has drawn India's attention. After the Pahalgam attack, incidents of firing along the Line of Control have increased. Both countries have canceled each other's citizens' visas. They have also closed their airspace to one another and completely halted trade. India and Pakistan have each conducted some tests and exercises to showcase their military strength.
Arab News
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Turkish naval ship arrives in Pakistan on visit to strengthen maritime cooperation
ISLAMABAD: A Turkish naval ship, TCG Büyükada, has arrived in Pakistan on a visit to strengthen maritime cooperation between the two countries, Pakistan Navy said on Sunday. Pakistan and Türkiye share close diplomatic, economic and defense ties. Turkish defense firms have helped modernize Pakistan's Agosta 90B-class submarines and supplied military equipment, including drones, to Islamabad. The two countries regularly hold joint military exercises, most recently the Ataturk-XIII drills, which involved combat teams from the two special forces and aimed to enhance interoperability between them. Upon arrival at the Karachi port, the Turkish naval ship was warmly welcomed by officials from both navies, according to the Directorate General Public Relations (DGPR) of Pakistan Navy. 'During its stay in Karachi, the crew of TCG Büyükada will engage in a series of professional interactions with Pakistan Navy personnel,' the DGPR said. 'The visit aims to enhance mutual understanding and strengthen maritime cooperation between the two navies.' The development comes at a time of heightened tensions between Pakistan and India over an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 tourists on April 22. New Delhi has blamed the attack on Pakistan. Islamabad has denied involvement and called for a credible international probe into it. Since the attack, both nations have traded fire over their de facto in Kashmir, while diplomats have exchanged barbs and both countries have expelled citizens and ordered their land border shut. Both Pakistani and Indian forces have conducted military drills in a show of their military might, while Pakistan has Pakistan has test-fired a surface-to-surface missile with a range of 450 kilometers, amid fears India may conduct limited strikes against Pakistan on the pretext of the Kashmir attack. With Islamabad engaged in active diplomacy to project its stance over the issue, Turkish Ambassador Dr. Irfan Neziroglu met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and expressed Ankara's solidarity with Pakistan, Sharif's office said on Saturday. 'The goodwill visit of TCG Büyükada stands as a testament to the ever-strengthening maritime collaboration between Pakistan and Türkiye,' the DGPR said. 'It reflects the deep-rooted mutual trust and strategic partnership between the two brotherly nations, anchored in centuries-old historical and cultural ties.'
Express Tribune
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Horse & Cattle Show concludes with colourful ceremony
The Horse & Cattle Show 2025 concluded here on Monday with a colourful closing ceremony hosted by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and attended by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir as the guest of honour, according to a handout issued by Directorate General Public Relations. The theme of this year's Horse & Cattle was 'May Punjab Prosper Forever'. The show featured horse riders, dancing camels, goats, buffaloes, and sheep, while dancers from different regions enthralled the audience with their captivating performances. For the closing ceremony, the Fortresses Stadium was decorated in a grand manner. Hundreds of drummers welcomed the guests with traditional and festive tunes. During the event, rapid horse riders demonstrated their skills, while two teams played an exhibition match of Kabaddi. A Rangers contingent performed a torch parade; Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's performance mesmerized the crowd, while Arif Lohar presented traditional folk song 'Jugni' and Choreographer Wahab Shah and his group presented 'May Punjab Prosper Forever'. At the end, fireworks lit up the night-time skies. According to the handout, tens of thousands of people visited the 16-day Horse & Cattle Show, which was record participation. The event also featured famed international players from Turkiye, Dubai, Baku, Ukraine, and Ethiopia. The international teams participated in the 7-day tent pegging competitions. Besides exciting competitions of horse riders were witnessed. The highlights of the show were also shown during the closing ceremony.
