Punjab Launches AI System to Boost Policing and Safety LAHORE – The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has unveiled a new artificial intelligence system, “Punjab Emergency AI,” aimed at enhancing public safety and policing across the province. According to PSCA officials speaking to the state-run APP, the AI system will provide real-time alerts to police […]
Lahore High Court Reviews Legality of Punjab Police’s Crime Control Department LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) has taken up a petition challenging the establishment and operations of the Crime Control Department (CCD), a specialized wing of the Punjab Police set up by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on February 26, 2025, to tackle organized […]
LHC Orders Citywide Restaurant Closures by Midnight Amid Smog Concerns Justice Shahid Karim of the Lahore High Court (LHC) issued strict directives on Thursday to tackle the worsening environmental crisis in the city, particularly smog and pollution. In a hearing on environmental petitions, the court ordered all restaurants across Lahore to close by midnight sharp. […]
A division bench of the LHC, headed by Justice Syed Shahbaz Ali Rizvi, announced the verdict. The bail petitions pertain to eight separate cases, including attacks on Jinnah House, the Askari Tower case, and the Shadman Police Station arson attack. Earlier, an anti-terrorism court had dismissed the PTI founder’s bail applications in all these cases, […]
The development came during a hearing on a case related to the prevention of smog and environmental pollution. WASA’s lawyer submitted a detailed report regarding the water meter initiative. According to the report, a summary has been sent for the inclusion of the water meters in the next year budget. Additionally, WASA will procure 1,000 […]
The order came during a hearing of a petition seeking the enforcement of the Anti-Beggary Act. The petitioner pointed out that laws had already been enacted against the beggar mafia in the province, but government departments had failed to enforce the judicial orders effectively. The court ordered the full implementation of the law and instructed […]
Citizen, namely Rana Sikandar, filed the petition in the Lahore High Court against the Government of Punjab and the Punjab Food Authority (PFA). In the petition, the citizen stated that a colour is being used in the drinks to change the taste of drinks, which is completely harmful for human health. The petitioner further stated […]
As per details, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi administered oath to Justice Baqar Najafi at the Surpeme Court building. The ceremony was attended by SC judges and other dignitaries. On Tuesday, President Asif Ali Zardari gave his assent to the elevation of Justice Ali Baqar Najafi as a judge of the Supreme […]
The Lahore High Court announced the verdict, which was earlier reserved. A two-member division bench headed by Justice Chaudhry Iqbal dismissed the petition and upheld the ruling by the single bench. A single bench of Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan had previously dismissed the petition for being not maintainable. The appeal, filed by citizen Ashba Kamran, […]
A written order issued by Justice Shahid Karim suggested imposing a water emergency across Punjab to prevent drought and address smog-related challenges. The court instructed that the matter of declaring a water emergency be placed before the provincial cabinet, with a report to be submitted at the next hearing. LHC Judge Justice Karim also ordered […]