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- Business Recorder
Muharram-ul-Haram: CM Maryam directs administration to ensure foolproof arrangements
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif presided over a special meeting with regard to reviewing arrangements on the eve of Muharram-ul-Haram in which important decisions were being taken. She sought an immediate emergency plan from the administration. She directed to ensure strict implementation of the code of conduct and further directed to adopt zero-tolerance for committing violations of the code of conduct. She directed to immediately arrest those found involved in spreading hateful content on the social media. She directed to ensure a complete ban on displaying banners, posters and wall-chalking throughout the province. She directed to immediately arrest those violating the ban on flying drones during Muharram-ul-Haram. She directed the Provincial Ministers, Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, RPOs and DPOs to personally oversee arrangements of Muharram-ul-Haram. She also directed all stakeholders to personally visit the scholars. The Chief Minister directed the Safe City Authority to make functional out of order cameras and further directed the Special Monitoring Unit to monitor and report on hateful content. She directed to launch mock drills of security arrangements for Muharram-ul-Haram and further directed to install 'sabeels' in a uniform manner for Muharram processions and gatherings. She also directed to provide refreshing drinks, lemon water and cold water bottles to the participants during Muharram processions along with identification and monitoring of 'sabeels'. It was agreed to install iron pipes for security purposes during Muharram-ul-Haram processions and gatherings. She directed to set up a sprinkling of water to protect the mourners and participants from severe affects of heat and humidity. She directed to formulate a formidable plan to protect the mourners from heatstroke. She directed to set up field hospitals and clinics on wheels along with 'Ashura' processions and further directed to issue effective traffic management plan as well as timely traffic advisories. On this occasion, she called for making arrangements to ensure timely drainage of water in case of rainfall. The Chief Minister also directed steps to activate Hotel Eye and Travel Eye and continue the combing operation along with obtaining an anti-drone system. She while addressing the meeting said that SOPs of Muharram-ul-Haram should be seen to be implemented in letter and spirit. Hanging electric wires poses big risk emergency operations should be carried out in this regard. There should be no power outage at all during 'Ashura' processions and gatherings, street lights should not be turned off either. She censured that people are still falling and dying in manholes and directed private housing societies to fix sewer covers in their respective societies and other areas as well. Patchwork is done every year on Muharram, how come potholes resurface on the procession routes again? In the context of war, Muharram-ul-Haram should be considered highly sensitive Pakistan's enemies will not let the opportunity go. She said that negative forces are unnerved over the success of the operation 'Bunyan-um-Marsoos', adding that all stakeholders must remain alert all the time. She highlighted that the Punjab government carries the impression of a service-oriented government it must be maintained and enhanced. She emphasized that arrangements should be made even better than before. She directed the cabinet members to perform their duties effectively in their relevant districts. She maintained that stakeholders should be included and informed in all important decisions. She outlined that the public should see the writ of the government prevailing everywhere in an effective manner. The Chief Minister said, 'Public committees should be made active and fully mobilized in all districts. Last year, arrangements being made on Muharram-ul-Haram were appreciated and even the Shiites acknowledged them. High standards of service delivery were set a clear difference was felt during the Eid operation. It is our first and foremost responsibility to safeguard the country and the nation from hatred, prejudice and disunity. Division and hatred are poisonous for the new generation and we want to eliminate it at all costs. There is a dire need to take effective and sustainable measures to eradicate hatred and prejudice.' She maintained, 'The state should play role of a mother and this feeling should be felt and highlighted at every level. Control rooms should be fully activated at the provincial, divisional and district levels, I will personally visit any place. We broke the record of the best arrangements being made during the last Eid, and now even better arrangements should be made for Muharram-ul-Haram. I commend all Deputy Commissioners, local governments and other departments on making excellent Eid arrangements.' Home Secretary, IG Police and heads of other institutions gave a detailed briefing on the Muharram-ul-Haram arrangements. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
17-03-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Multan admin to register, regulate pushcarts
The divisional administration has decided to register pushcarts and shift them to a designated area. The initiative is part of efforts to eliminate encroachments and improve the city infrastructure, Divisional Commissioner Aamir Kareem Khan said while addressing a meeting that all necessary facilities would be provided in model bazaars and pushcart markets. Municipal staff will be assigned duties to regulate the markets for ensuring that no registered vendor sets up a cart outside the designated zones. The commissioner also directed the officials concerned to accelerate the anti-encroachment operation, emphasising the need for wider streets and a cleaner environment for Eid shoppers. The meeting was attended by the deputy commissioners and officials from relevant departments. The participants were also informed that the distribution of pay orders among deserving families in the division under the Ramazan package is in its final stages. Meanwhile, City Police Officer (CPO) Sadiq Ali Dogar visited the under construction Safe City Authority office and asked the officials concerned to ensure the earliest possible completion of the state-of-art monitoring mechanism. The CPO said that the complete enforcement of the system equipped with modern technology would prove to be a milestone in maintaining law and order and check crimes. He said that the safe city project would soon be inaugurated. On the other hand, several hotels, sweet shops, bakeries and water were inspected, leading to heavy fines for violations of hygiene and food safety standards. Punjab Food Authority (PFA) teams conducted inspections at outlets in various areas, including Bairun Haram Gate, Chowk Shah Abbas, Sanaullah Chowk Makhdoom Rasheed and Suraj Miani Road.
Express Tribune
31-01-2025
- Automotive
- Express Tribune
EV buses ready to roll out
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has inaugurated the first electric bus service in Lahore. She rode in an electric bus and inspected it. Provincial Transport Minister Bilal Akbar gave a detailed briefing about the electric bus service pilot project in Lahore. The chief minister was informed that the electric bus has GPS location recorder, Wi-Fi, USB port and other facilities. Each bus has 30 seats and the capacity for 80 passengers. The buses have ramps and seats reserved for differently-abled passengers. For the first time, an anti-slip sheet has been used on the bus floor for the safety of passengers. Nine charging stations have been set up in Green Town for the electric buses. The bus will be able to cover a distance of 250 kilometres after each charging and will complete its route four times. A route display will also be seen in the bus by passengers. A separate section for women will be designated and cameras will be installed to prevent harassment. As per the briefing, 27 electric buses will be operated on a 21km route. The e-bus will travel between the Lahore Railway Station and Green Town via Queens Road, Mozang, Ferozepur Road, Campus Bridge and Ichra Canal. About 17,000 passengers will be able to travel on Lahore's first e-bus service daily. The electric vehicle (EV) bus service will start in mid-February with 42 bus shelters to be established on the route, where buses will arrive after every nine minutes. An app will be launched for bus tracking. The fare of the electric bus can be paid through digital wallets and cards. A universal transport card will also be issued for travelling in the city. Training of 70 drivers for the electric buses has begun. The chief minister directed the officials to review installation of solar fans and water coolers at bus stands and ordered the installation of Safe City Authority cameras at every stand. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also presided over a meeting to review an e-taxi project. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz directed the authorities concerned to review the prospects of assembling e-taxis in Punjab along with taking steps to establish electric charging stations in collaboration with the private sector.
