Over 280,000 tonnes of waste removed as technology-led monitoring, multi-shift operations and a new special cleaning campaign reshape sanitation across 84 union councils Gujrat is emerging as a noteworthy example of how sustained administrative attention, modern technology and dedicated field operations can turn cleanliness from an occasional campaign into an ongoing public service. Under Maryam Nawaz’s Suthra Punjab initiative, more than 280,000 tonnes of solid waste have been collected, transported and disposed of since the programme began in late 2024, with around 680 tonnes lifted every day on average. What makes the Gujrat experience particularly significant is not merely the…
Author: Faisal Waqas
LAHORE: Newly elected Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani has said no one is above the writ of the state and vowed to uphold it at all costs, while seeking political solutions to the issues facing the region. Mr Gilani was speaking at a high tea hosted in his honour by senior journalist and anchorperson Farukh Warraich at the Pearl Continental Hotel in Lahore. He thanked Mr Warraich for hosting the gathering and said resolving the problems of the people of Azad Kashmir would be the government’s foremost priority. He said his government would take measures to…
LAHORE: The Punjab government is preparing to deploy retired army officers to monitor schools across the province as part of efforts to strengthen discipline, security, administration and overall school governance. Under the proposed arrangement, retired military personnel will oversee school facilities, review administrative practices and identify operational issues requiring attention. Officials hope the initiative will improve monitoring and provide education authorities with more regular reports on conditions at schools, particularly in areas where administrative or security shortcomings have been identified. School safety is also expected to remain a key focus, with the government seeking to strengthen security arrangements and provide…
SLAMABAD: An initial inquiry into the fire that killed 14 children at the nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has found that the hospital’s fire and medical safety arrangements fell short of international standards, sources said on Friday. The report, prepared by an inquiry committee headed by former interior secretary Shahid Khan, has been submitted to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif through the office of his adviser Tauqeer Shah. The report has been signed by all members of the committee and is now with the prime minister, who has the authority to make its findings public. According to…
LAHORE: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has warned that his party could march towards Islamabad if the government fails to accept its demands, saying the people must step out of their “comfort zones” to fight for their rights. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Farrukh Warraich, Mr Rehman said the government had compounded public hardship by subjecting people to prolonged power outages during the intense summer heat. He said JI was continuing its protest campaign in a different and more public-oriented manner, with activities including street theatre, karate shows and cricket matches. “The political opposition has its place, but…
NEW DELHI (LAHORE MIRROR) — Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi next month with a delegation of around 400 officials, marking his first India visit in seven years, Reuters reported, citing Indian sources. India will host the BRICS summit on September 12 and 13, with Xi’s expected presence closely watched for signs of improving relations between Beijing and New Delhi. Indian officials said Chinese authorities are finalising hotels and security arrangements for the large delegation. Xi’s last visit to India was in 2019, when China sent fewer than 200 officials. The expected…
LAHORE MIRROR: Hira Qaiser has been crowned the winner of Pakistan Idol Sooper Star after a spectacular grand finale that brought together some of the country’s biggest names in music. Shahzain Munir, Executive Director of English Biscuit Manufacturers (EBM), presented the trophy to Qaiser at the finale, marking the conclusion of a nationwide search for emerging musical talent. The Sooper Finale featured a surprise performance by Atif Aslam, who returned to the stage after 18 years with his new album Subah Aye Na. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan also made an impromptu appearance, adding to the memorable evening. The finale marked…
ISLAMABAD (LAHORE MIRROR) — The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has dismissed a viral video allegedly showing Defence Minister Khawaja Asif comparing Pakistan’s progress with India, calling it fake and AI-generated. The ministry said Asif never made the remarks attributed to him in the nearly one-minute clip, which appeared to show him speaking at a press conference. The video spread rapidly on social media and was also reported by Indian media outlets, including News18. Sharing the clip on X, the ministry warned users to verify information through official sources, stressing that the voice in the video was artificially generated. This…
TEHRAN (LAHORE MIRROR) — Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has arrived in Tehran with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi for talks focused on regional peace and stability. Munir met Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni on Monday, with further meetings with senior Iranian officials expected during the visit. According to ISPR, the visit is part of Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to push for a peaceful, lasting and comprehensive resolution to the Middle East conflict. Pakistan has been playing a mediation role between Iran and the United States, relaying messages between the two sides amid escalating tensions,…
