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Business Recorder
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
DC urges Muharram procession organisers to promote peace
LAHORE: Deputy Commissioner Syed Musa Raza has appealed to the organisers and custodians of Muharram processions to act as 'ambassadors of peace' for the district administration, urging them to promote harmony, tolerance, and unity while upholding the sanctity of Muharram-ul-Haram. He expressed these views during his visits to various Ashura procession routes, said Deputy Commissioner spokesperson on Tuesday. The administration is finalising all arrangements for the upcoming Muharram and Ashura period, aiming to ensure peaceful observances and exemplary services for the citizens. The DC conducted detailed inspections of Ashura procession routes, including Syed Mehdi Hussain Imam Bargah and Gawal Mandi Railway Road, to personally oversee the preparations. He was accompanied by the Chief Officer Metropolitan Corporation Lahore, the Assistant Commissioner Shalimar, and other relevant officials. During the visit, Assistant Commissioner Shalimar Muhammad Saqib Trazi provided a comprehensive briefing on the arrangements, confirming that Rescue 1122 teams and Clinic on Wheels services will be deployed along all Muharram and Ashura procession routes. Furthermore, medical aid camps and water stalls will be set up to cater to the needs of the participants. The DC reiterated that the administration will maintain continuous monitoring of all religious gatherings and processions throughout Muharram-ul-Haram, stressing that no negligence in arrangements will be tolerated. 'Directives have been issued for the completion of all construction work along procession routes before the eve of Ashura. Additionally, WASA officials have been instructed to make special arrangements given the monsoon season, ensuring efficient drainage. Unnecessary obstructions and encroachments along routes are to be removed immediately,' he said, warning that strict action will be taken against violators of the Loudspeaker Act, and urged citizens to contact the District Administration Control Room at 03070002345 in case of any emergency. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
19-06-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
CM Punjab launches second phase of Clinics on Wheels
Listen to article Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the second phase of the 'Clinics on Wheels' project in Lahore, aimed at delivering enhanced healthcare services directly to residents. Speaking at the ceremony, the CM Punjab highlighted that over ten million patients have received treatment through 911 mobile clinics operating across Punjab in recent months. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has inaugurated Phase 2 of the Clinic on Wheels. — PMLN (@pmln_org) June 19, 2025 She added that the project currently provides free medical care to more than 45,000 people daily throughout the province. Read: Clinic-on-Wheels gathers speed Maryam Nawaz said the newly launched vehicles are fully air-conditioned and equipped with necessary medical facilities, functioning as fully operational clinics with doctors and medical staff on board. To improve oversight, a tracking system has been introduced to monitor the performance of the mobile clinics and ensure they achieve their intended impact. Read more: Labourers' kids offered free higher education The programme initially deployed nearly 250 vehicles during its first phase. With the increased number of units, the project now aims to serve approximately 4 million people across all districts of Punjab. These mobile clinics, serving both urban and rural populations, will provide a range of services including childbirth delivery, essential medical care, and diagnostic facilities. Special attention was drawn to patients in remote areas who receive up to two months' supply of medicines through this initiative. She paid tribute to the efforts of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, noting that their terms saw significant advancements in Punjab's health sector. Read more: CM hails women's interest in digital empowerment She added that her government is committed to building a comprehensive healthcare system to ensure accessible medical services throughout the province. In addition to the mobile clinics, the Chief Minister announced plans to establish modern cardiology centres in eight cities, including Mianwali, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Jhelum, Sahiwal, Murree, and Layyah.
