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Punjab introduces postgraduate classes for doctors in DHQ hospitals​

The Newspaper's Staff Reporter
November 5, 2023

RAWALPINDI: The Punjab Caretaker Minister for Primary and Secondary Healthcare and Population Welfare Dr Jamal Nasir on Saturday said the government had introduced postgraduateclasses for doctors in the district headquarters hospitals of Attock, Bhakkar, Mandi Bahauddin and Jhang with the support of the College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSP).

Besides the posts of specialist doctors will also be increased in DHQ hospitals of Punjab.
He was speaking as a special guest at the 56th annual convocation of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan (CPSP).

 

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Pakistan gets heat-tolerant, high-yield hybrid rice variety​

Pakistan Observer
Nov 21, 2023

Farmers in Sindh and South Punjab are all set to get a new heat-resistant hybrid rice variety with high yield potential during the next season after the completion of its successful commercial trial in Larkana.

Yuan Longping High-Tech, a leading Chinese agricultural company and Guard Agricultural Research & Services (Pvt) Limited have conducted a successful commercial trial of their 14th Hybrid Rice variety In Sindh.

Compared to the previous varieties, the new one has the potential for more yield besides it is resistant to heat and lodging.

“The new variety has more yield potential. It is also heat tolerant which will help cope with the challenges posed by high temperatures and prolong summers. In collaboration with Yuan Longping High-Tech, we trialed this new variety for three years.

Now, it will be available for commercial plantation from the next season,” said Momin Ali Malik, Guard’s Seed Division Executive while talking to a group of journalists.

Journalists from Lahore also visited Larkana along with the Chinese and local scientists and witnessed the new variety near harvest.

Mr Tai, a representative of Yuan Longping High-Tech, said that it was the 14th variety being introduced with the Sino-Pak collaboration. He said that the new variety has more yield potential than the previous ones.

“Previous varieties have increased the production from 60-70 to 120 maunds per acre. The new variety is heat tolerant with the yield potential of more than 150 maunds per acre,” he said.

Guard started introducing hybrid rice technology to farmers in Sindh in the early 2000s after years of research and field trials in collaboration with China’s Yuan Longping High-Tech Agriculture company.

The efforts helped double per acre rice yield and boosted the farmers’ income leading to the alleviation of poverty in the rice-growing areas of Sindh and Southern Punjab.

 

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Govt approved 450 km Expressway 3 Corridor Punjab Arterial Roads Improvement projects.

Corridor 1 - Chichawatni–Rajana/Pir Mahal–Chowk Azam–Layyah Expressway
Corridor 2 - M4 Chiraghabad Interchange–Jhang Bypass–Shorkot Expressway
Corridor 3 - Depalpur-Pakpattan Sharif-Vehari Expressway

The projects, with a total cost of 210 billion PKR, are expected to be completed by December 2025.

Construction on the new corridors begin within the next three months.

These projects will be undertaken in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank and the Government of Punjab.

 

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced the establishment of the Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital in Lahore.

“We are committed to the treatment and care of cancer patients. We are doing our best to provide free and quality treatment to every cancer patient. A special center for cancer treatment will be established in every district of Punjab

 

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Under Construction Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital Lahore. Where level-three & level-four patients will also be treated free of charge.
- 3 Pediatric Oncology
- Operation Theaters
- 10 Radiation Therapy Bunkers
- ICU
- 30 Bed Emergency Ward
- Bone Marrow Centre
- Cancer Care Clinics

The first phase of the Hospital to be Completed by October 2025

 

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21 Electric Buses from China Arrive in Lahore: When Will Citizens Be Able to Travel? Announcement Made On January 21, 2025, 21 electric buses imported from China officially arrived in Lahore. Following their arrival, an announcement was made regarding the timeline for public use. The buses are set to undergo an unveiling ceremony and are expected to become operational for citizens starting January 31, 2025.

Key Points​

1. Arrival and Unveiling:
   • The electric buses were received at a designated depot in Lahore and will be showcased in a special ceremony before being put into service.
2. Operational Routes:
   • These buses will operate on two key routes within the city, enhancing the public transportation system and providing eco-friendly travel options for residents.
3. Environmental Impact:
   • The introduction of electric buses is part of a broader initiative to improve urban transportation while reducing pollution and promoting sustainable practices.
4. Public Anticipation:
   • Citizens are eagerly awaiting the launch of these buses, which promise to offer a modern and efficient means of transport within Lahore.

This initiative marks a significant step towards modernizing Lahore's public transport infrastructure and addressing environmental concerns associated with traditional fuel-based vehicles.

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Twenty-seven eco-friendly electric buses are set to become operational on two routes in Lahore later this month. The buses will serve the route from Canal Road and Railway Station to RA Bazaar....

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Punjab okays 1,500 electric buses for different cities​

The decision came during a high-level meeting of the provincial transport department chaired by the chief minister.

News Desk
April 07, 2025

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has given in-principle approval for a province-wide electric bus project that will see 1,500 buses deployed across multiple cities.
The decision came during a high-level meeting of the provincial transport department chaired by the chief minister.

In the first phase, 380 electric buses will be introduced in Lahore and Gujranwala. The procurement process for these buses has been ordered to begin immediately, with a deadline set for June.

Additional cities such as Sargodha, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Gujrat, Rahim Yar Khan, and Dera Ghazi Khan will be included in later stages of the project.

Maryam Nawaz also directed officials to present route plans for Faisalabad and Gujranwala, and demanded progress on the planning of Lahore’s Yellow Line within 15 days.

A new transport command and control centre has also been approved for Lahore, alongside the establishment of charging stations for the electric fleet.

The chief minister emphasised that modern public transport is the right of every citizen, not just those in Lahore, expressing her wish for “world-class bus systems in every major city of Punjab.”

 

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Environment Protection Squad launched in Punjab​

The Newspaper's Staff Reporter
April 17, 2025

Punjab government launches Environment Protection Squad (EPS) at a passing-out parade in Lahore, April 16, 2025.

The Punjab government has launched the country’s first-ever Environment Protection Squad (EPS) at a passing-out parade here on Wednesday.

The e-bike squad will work as an eco-friendly unit.

EPS Green Squad will launch anti-plastic campaign, dust and dengue control in the urban areas. The Blue Squad will strive to protect water bodies.

The Black Squad will work against vehicle fuel testing and toxic fumes. The Red Squad will work to prevent harmful substances in the industrial areas and hospitals.

The Hawk Eye Squad will conduct environmental surveillance with 360-degree live camera vehicles and 11 thermal drones that can see in the dark.

A special Urban Patrolling and Vigilance Squad will work to prevent environmental hazards. The Brick Kiln Squad of the EPS will monitor brick kilns on eight special double cabin vehicles.

The Anti-Plastic and Dust Squad will work to eliminate plastic and dust pollution. The Point Source Pollution Monitoring Squad will monitor environmental pollutants. A check will be kept on air quality in the relevant areas through a Mobile Air Quality Monitoring Station.

The Environmental Approval Management System and Emission Testing System for vehicles was also launched. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz attended the passing-out parade of the Environment Protection Force.

Published in Dawn, April 17th, 2025

 

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Busy intersections in Lahore to have modern traffic signals​

Khalid Hasnain
April 23, 2025

Modern traffic singals to be installed at busy intersentions.

Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning Agency (Tepa) has decided to modernise the city’s major intersections by installing international-standard traffic signals and signage.

The pilot project to modernise Faisal Chowk on The Mall is likely to complete soon as work is underway at a fast pace on the site, Dawn has learnt.

“We are starting this major development scheme with a pilot project on The Mall (Faisal Chowk) — one of the busiest intersections in the city. All civil work has been completed and the only job which is yet to be accomplished is the installation of traffic signals, signage etc,” Tepa Chief Engineer Iqrar Hussain told Dawn.

“In the next week or so, we will complete the signals/signage installation work,” he added.

Sharing details, he said the traffic signals and signage to be installed at Faisal Chowk are same as those in the United States and Canada. These are state-of-the-art gadgets, with automated operation both for the pedestrians as well as motorists, aimed at checking traffic accidents at this busy point, he added. Lights have also been installed on the road, he said.

To a question, he said the traffic signals planned for installation last year were later replaced with the most modern gadgets in the project proposal.

“We will expand this initiative if the pilot project remains successful,” the Tepa chief said, adding the planning to equip other city intersections with modern signaling system is also underway side by side.

On the other hand, Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Director General Tahir Farooq paid a visit to the Tepa head office on Lytton Road to receive a briefing on various ongoing and future projects.

During the briefing, the Tepa team headed by the chief engineer told the DG about various projects, including the Faisal Chowk project.

The DG directed the officers to also consult with the traffic police while planning and launching any project to ensure smooth traffic flow at choking points. He asked the Tepa administration to complete all ongoing projects according to the timeline.

Published in Dawn, April 23rd, 2025