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Unforeseeable Ground Conditions In Construction Claims
Construction is an inherently risky business. Each project is unique and delivers a diverse range of infrastructure and buildings. The type of work involved in such projects is different as are the locations where these projects are executed. Furthermore, the contract terms applicable to the project are likely to be specific to that project.
Concurrent Delays
The term ‘concurrent delays’ was defined by Mr. John Marrin QC as quoted below. This definition was later approved by the English court. “The expression ‘concurrent delay’ is used to denote a period of project overrun which is caused by two or more effective causes of delay which are of approximately equal causative potency”. The cause or an event is ‘effective’ if it impacts the project completion date.
Educate citizens rather than ticketing them: CTO to traffic wardens
The City Traffic Police has decided to launch a massive crackdown against vehicles having fancy, fake, illegal or no number plates in the provincial metropolis on Thursday. A warning has been issued to take strict action against those driving vehicles with illegal number plates. City Traffic Officer (CTO) Liaquat Ali Malik said that the crackdown will be launched in the provincial capital from January 15. The citizens will be given complete awareness before an action is taken.
Crystal ice the most popular drug amongst youth these days
There are at least 21 most affected areas in the provincial metropolis where drug addicts reside and indulge in unhealthy and toxic activities. The drugs which are being used and consumed the most in these areas are crystal ice and naswar, along with major usage of electronic cigarettes, chain smoking as well as alcohol. Among youth, during 2018 crystal ice became the most used drug.
10,000 plus security officials on high-alert for New Year’s eve
LAHORE: City police has finalised a security plan for New Year’s eve which falls today (Monday) and would depute more than 10,000 police officials across the city. Deputy Inspector General Operations Muhammad Waqas Nazir said that on New Year’s night, no one will be allowed to get involved in any kind of anti social activity or hooliganism including aerial firing, one wheeling and use of fire arms to ensure law and order in the metropolis.
Shaukat Khanum completes 24 years of service
LAHORE: Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre (SKMCH&RC) has completed 24 years of service and has spent over Rs 32 billion in providing free treatment to thousands of deserving cancer patients. None of this would have been possible without unconditional and unflagging support from people of Pakistan.
Lahore General Hospital to hold special ceremony marking 60 years of service
LAHORE: The Lahore General Hospital (LGH) is going to complete 60 years of its establishment and a special ceremony will take place on January 29, 2019, where high level dignitaries will be attending. Talking in this regard on Thursday, LGH Principal Professor Muhammad Tayyab said that it would be a very historic and a memorable moment that this august institution will be completing 60 years of its service and a graceful ceremony is going to take place.
Alhamra holds portraits exhibition by renowned artists
Alhamra Arts Council organised an exhibition featuring portraits of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah painted by renowned artists such as Professor Saeed Akhtar, Colin David, Mehmood Butt and Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi along with others to honour the 142nd birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam at Alhamra Art Gallery on Wednesday. The exhibition was inaugurated by Culture & Information Minister Fayyazul Hassan Chohan.
DIG Operations promises high security in the city on Christmas
LAHORE: The Christian community will celebrate their annual festival of Christmas to mark the birth anniversary of Christ with enthusiasm, fervour and devotion across the city under tight security tomorrow (Tuesday). City police has been put on high alert on the eve of Christmas to cope with any untoward situation in the provincial metropolis, however, more than 10,000 police officers and officials have been deputed at all the churches across the city.
CCPO lauds Christian policemen for contributing in law and order maintenance
LAHORE: Officers and officials of Lahore police belonging to Christian community are extending great contributions in maintaining law and order and eradication of crime in the provincial metropolis. Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) BA Nasir said this while addressing the participants of a cake cutting ceremony in connection with the celebrations of forthcoming Christmas at Police Lines Qilla Gujjar Singh on Saturday.
More than Rs 150 million recovered from criminals in 2018
LAHORE: City police have arrested as many as 79,089 criminals involved in different crimes including 259 Proclaimed Offenders (PO) of A category, 2007 POs of B category, 10,692 court offenders and recovered stolen vehicles, drugs and illegal weapons as well as Rs 15 crore and Rs 6,100,000 from them in 2018.
Doctors point out dearth of nutritionists in the country
A balanced diet is must for a healthy human body and for this purpose, proper provision of vitamins and salts carries great importance. Apart from doctors, we should also prepare nutrition and diet experts who can guide people on following a healthy pattern of life.
Budget of Rs 1,226 million approved by UHS management
The University of Health Sciences’ (UHS) Board of Governors (BoG) approved Rs 1,226 million budget for the financial year 2018-19 on Wednesday. The 39th meeting of UHS board was chaired by Seema Elahi Baloch. Other members who attended the meeting included Professor Malik Hussain Mubbashar, Zarine Aziz, UHS Vice Chancellor Professor Javed Akram and representatives of provincial health and finance departments.
New app TAMIS to help police determine nature, cause of road accidents
The Punjab police Traffic department prepared a modern application called Traffic Accident Management Information System (TAMIS) on Tuesday which enables traffic police to determine the reasons of an accident and the reasons behind it besides, the investigation and prosecution process could be expedited with the help of this app and future strategies could be devised to avoid such accidents with the help of TAMIS.
Police fails to enforce SC’s ban on kite flying as death toll increases
LAHORE: Despite a strict ban on kite flying, city police and other concerned departments have completely failed to overcome kite flying in the provincial metropolis. Violation of kite flying ban continues and the police have failed to take action against it.
Punjab has kept HIV prevalence below 0.1%
The Punjab AIDS Control Programme (PACP), in partnership with Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) and United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) organised a candle vigil at Food Street, Badshahi Mosque on Thursday to commemorate World AIDS Day. Advisor to Chief Minister on Health Hanif Khan Pitafi was the chief guest.
Police assures Christian community of full security ahead of Christmas
City Police have put in place foolproof security arrangements on the eve of forthcoming Christmas as heavy contingents of police would be deployed at churches and other public places to ensure security for the Christian community. These views were expressed by Senior Superintendent Police Operation Captain (r) Mustansir Feroz presided over an important meeting at Police Lines Qilla Gujjar Singh to review and finalise the arrangements made in this regard.
Shortage of important drugs persists in pharmacies
LAHORE: Some loopholes in the procedure of quota allocation of controlled substances to pharmaceutical companies are hurting millions of patients due to shortage of important drugs. The 59th meeting of Committee for Allocation of Quota of Controlled Substance held last week ended with no relief to the patients.
More than 6.9 million people suffer from COPD in Pakistan
Changes in weather have triggered suffering of asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients which can be controlled by creating awareness, right management and long-term treatment. Patients must ensure compliance and adherence to prescribed medication.
216 criminals arrested; police recover drugs, illegal weapons
Punjab Highway Patrol (PHP) arrested 216 culprits including 68 proclaimed offenders, two court absconders and recovered valuables, drugs as well as illegal weapons from their possession during the last one week.
All passengers on a bike need to wear a helmet, traffic police says
The City Traffic Police (CTP) would take stern action against pillion riders on motorcyclists for not wearing helmets and the traffic wardens have also started issuing warnings to citizens in this regard on Tuesday. Following rules and directive, a majority of citizens have started wearing helmets across the city with the ratio reaching a record level of 80 percent.
Street crimes on the rise in Lahore
LAHORE: Dacoits, robbers and other criminals have taken over the control of provincial metropolis and they are depriving citizens of their precious belongings while also beating up or even killing those who try to resist them on roads and streets of the city. Sources in police department informed Daily Times on Sunday that there were more than 1,000 incidents of snatching mainly targeting handbags, mobile phones, cash and jewellery in different parts of the city.
Lahore under tight security!
Punjab government and law enforcers once again beefed up security arrangements across the province as well as in the provincial metropolis on Saturday. The Punjab government has also imposed section 144 across the province as well as in the city. Police did not allow any religious or political party to violate the law, saying that if any person belonging to any party create problems or got involved in any disturbance, than the guilty person would be sent behind bars immediately.
More than 400 students given degrees at KEMU’s 9th convocation ceremony
The ninth convocation of King Edward Medical University (KEMU) was held at the historical Library Hall of KEMU on Friday. More than 400 students received their degrees including 320 MBBS and 89 post graduate students. Medals were awarded to 45 position holders. Sara Arif was declared the all-round best graduate for the year 2017 with 15 medals in different subjects.
Police arrest 8,104 criminals in one week; recover drugs, weapons and stolen items
City Division police has arrested 8,104 accused persons involved in heinous crimes and recovered valuables, drugs, illegal weapons as well as booked 500 accused for violation of one wheeling law, rental act and sound system act during the last 10 months. Superintendent Police City division Naveed Irshad said that special teams have been constituted for the arrest of hardcore criminals involved in heinous crimes.
Lahore lights up in respect of Eid Milad
LAHORE: Lahoris will celebrate Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH) today (Wednesday) with great religious fervour and enthusiasm under tight security arrangements in the provincial metropolis. The city police have finalised a security plan for today to provide security to processions of Rabiul Awwal which is as follows. 1) More than 10,000 police officers and officials will prevent any untoward incident across the provincial metropolis.
Road traffic victims remembered across Punjab; traffic police request commuters to drive safe
LAHORE: World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims with theme Safer Roads & Mobility was observed in all districts of Punjab on Sunday in remembrance of millions of victims of road crashes, their families and communities as well as to pay tribute to the dedicated emergency responders including rescuers, police and medical professionals, who daily deal with the traumatic aftermath of road crashes.
UHS carries out training programme for fitness coaches at gyms
The University of Health Sciences (UHS) started a training programme on Saturday in basic life support for the staff of gymnasiums, health clubs and fitness centres of Punjab. The basic objective of the course is to train the fitness coaches and strengthen instructions in responding to emergency situations that occur at their facilities. As a result of this training programme, they will also provide proper emergency responses to groups or individuals who are performing physical exercise.
Each and every police officer is responsible in combating crime in the area: IGP
LAHORE: All field officers should come forward to eliminate crime in their respective districts as their performance is being linked with the arrest of proclaimed offenders, court absconders and the recovery of illegal Kalashnikovs, besides action against unregistered and unauthorised motorcycles. This is the only way-forward for the police officers to discharge their duties for maintaining law and order, provision of timely justice to the people across Punjab.
Special SOPs initiated by IGP to ensure court orders are implemented in Punjab
In order to ensure provision of timely justice to the public and to extend cooperation with the honourable courts for speedy trials, special standards of procedure have been issued by Inspector General of Police Punjab Amjad Javed Saleemi with a view to overcome shortcomings in investigation system and the implementation on this SOP will be ensured by the regional police officers and district police officers across Punjab on Wednesday.
Foolproof security arrangements made for Chehlum, Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA) urs
The city and traffic police have prepared security and vigilance plan for the religious events including Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and three days urs of Hazrat Ali Hajveri which will begin from today (Sunday). According to the security and traffic plan, more than 15,000 policemen, officers and other law enforcers would perform their duties to avoid any untoward incident in the provincial metropolis.
Police help recover 11-year-old missing child
City police played a vital role on Thursday to save the life of an 11-year-old boy Abubakar from his kidnappers after killing one of them while two managed to escape. Iqbal Town Superintendent Police Syed Ali Shah, Gulshan Ravi Deputy Superintendent Police Muhammad Javed, Gulshan Ravi station house officer and police officials were part of the operation against the kidnappers.
28 volunteers of Agha Khan Planning & Building Service receive training from Rescue 1122
A seven-day long Collapsed Structure Search & Rescue (CSSR) course concluded on Wednesday at Managers Training Centre of Emergency Services Academy (Rescue 1122). A total of 28 volunteers of Agha Khan Planning & Building service, were trained in this course. In this regard, a closing ceremony of CSSR course was held at Managers Training Centre of Rescue 1122 Headquarters at Thokar Niaz Baig.
Punjab becomes the first province to finalise health workforce strategy
LAHORE: The Punjab Health Department has finalised the Health Workforce Strategy within the first 100 days of present government. This has made Punjab the first province of Pakistan which has done this task under the dynamic supervision of Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid.
‘40% of young women in Pakistan are suffering from diabetes’
LAHORE: The government will include a subject on diabetes in the syllabus of nursing schools so that doctors and nurses could be given more guidelines for treatment of patients. Ameeruddin Medical College Principal Professor Dr Muhammad Tayyab who also works at Lahore General Hospital, expressed these views while addressing the Hands On Workshop held for nurses at Punjab Institute of Neuro Sciences which was organised by LGH Diabetes Centre In-Charge Dr Imran Hassan Khan and his team on Saturday.
Police arrest 76 criminals, recover drugs, illegal weapons
Punjab Highway Patrol (PHP) arrested 219 culprits including 76 proclaimed offenders and recovered valuables, drugs and illegal weapons, rendering help to 4,558 road commuters during last week. According to details, patrolling police arrested 76 proclaimed offenders and eight court absconders namely Hussain, Shafique, Sharif, Ahmed, Irshad, Adeel, Malik, Nadir Khan, Manan, Mustafa, Ali, Lal Khan, Nadir Hussain, Bashir and others.
DSPs to supervise upgradation of police stations, says IGP
LAHORE: Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP) and Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSP) should perform the role of supervisors for the up gradation of police stations on modern lines and for better service delivery, steps should be taken to enhance capacity building of subordinates by holding training courses and community policing for the safety of public wealth and lives.
PHC seals two drug rehab centres
The Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) has sealed two drug treatment and rehabilitation centres for insufficient psychiatric, health and residential facilities after evacuating 26 persons on Thursday. According to details, the PHC teams had conducted raids on four treatment centres, and closed down two facilities, which included Taha Tark-e-Manshiat aur Nafsiat Centre, and Rehab Home in Faisalabad. The PHC evacuated 26 individuals from the centres prior to sealing these premises.
PSCA issues 75,000 e-challans through ETC
The Electronic Ticketing Centre of the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) through traffic sensitised cameras has issued 75,000 e-challans – which ensured a deposit of more than Rs 7 million in the national exchequer so far on Tuesday.
By-elections marked with minor scuffles, ECP code of conduct violations
Police and other law enforcers observed high alert in and outside the polling stations in the constituencies as well as its surrounding areas to provide peaceful atmosphere for citizens during polling procedure. This by-election was a big challenge for both Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) but even then, the workers for both major parties remained nonviolent in the provincial metropolis.
City and traffic police finalise security arrangements for by-election day
City and traffic police on Saturday, finalised foolproof security arrangements on the coming by-election of NA 124, 131 and PP 164 and 165 seat for today (Sunday) in the provincial metropolis. More than 10,000 police officials would provide security on 193 sensitive polling stations out of 881 at two National Assembly and two PP constituencies. A number of Pakistan Army and Rangers would perform security duties inside and outside every polling station at NA 124, 131 and PP 164 and 165.
A state-of-art mother & child hospital soon to be launched in Lahore: Dr Yasmin Rashid
A state of the art mother and child hospital would be established in Lahore and 26 medical post-graduate programmes for medical professionals will also be launched. The new campus of Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU) would also be developed. This was announced by Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid during a media talk after chairing a meeting of FJMU Syndicate on Friday. The mothers and child hospital would be established under FJMU’s supervision.
Patients of osteoarthritis should control their weight to avoid pain
World Arthritis Day (WAD) is observed across the globe on October 12 (today) every year to raise awareness amongst the medical community and people of the symptoms connected with Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases (RMDs). Considering the importance of WAD, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC), Dr Faisal Qamar, said that osteoarthritis (OA) means inflammation of joint or in general terms, wear and tear of joints.
By-elections need to proceed with immense discipline: IGP
The implementation of the code of conduct devised by the Election Commission of Pakistan during by-elections should be ensured at all cost in the respective districts while police officers and officials should perform their duties impartially and should proceed against the persons who are found guilty of aerial firing, display of weapons or violation of Loud Speaker Act.
Pakistan ranks among top seven countries with highest number of diarrhea cases
Pakistan is ranked amongst the top seven countries with the highest number of diarrhea cases and the increasing number of deaths associated to it. This was stated by Sindh General Health Additional Director Dr Waqar Mahmood in a workshop arranged on Tuesday by Nutrition International for journalists and media personnel on diarrhea prevention and management in children younger than five years of age.
Police recover 12 missing children from Lahore
Punjab Highway Patrol (PHP) have arrested 273 criminals including 69 proclaimed offenders, 12 court absconders and recovered valuables, drugs and illegal weapons from them while rendering help to 4,033 commuters during last week. According to details, a patrolling team arrested four culprits namely Azhar, Shah Alam, Hayatullah and Sanaullah and recovered nine motors of flour mill amounting to Rs 2,700,000 from them.
Shortage of cough and influenza medicines making people’s lives miserable
Owing to a shortage of cough and influenza medicines in the country, patients suffering from these illnesses are taking longer time to heal. It has been learnt that many important medicines for cold and flu are in short supply, making the lives of patients miserable. The tablets that are facing shortage include Cafcol, Actifed-P and Actifed-DM tablets, Fexet-D, Telfast-D, Fexo-D and Xaidin Plus tablets. Syrups of Sancos, Triminic, Cosom and Ronodac are also reported missing from shelves.
Students can now avail discount on public transport through a green card
The Lahore Transport Company (LTC) launched student green cards in the form of concessional transport facility to the students of public sector academic institutions on Wednesday.
PSCA claims more than 16,132 cases requiring FIRs taken care of last month
Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) along with Punjab Police Integrated Command, Control & Communication Centre’s secured more than 16,132 observations that warranted First Information Reports in 51 cases by proactive policing and interception of more than 1,710 suspicious persons by the PRU and Dolphin Squad and a thorough probing of 1,451 suspicious vehicles during the month of September, 2018.
Police arrest 233 criminals, recover stolen vehicles, drugs, illegal weapons
LAHORE: The Punjab Highway Patrol (PHP) team arrested 233 culprits including 72 proclaimed offenders and eight court absconders and recovered valuables, vehicles, drugs and illegal weapons from them during the past week, rendering help to 4,909 commuters. According to details, the PHP patrolling team foiled a road robbery and arrested two culprits namely Naeem and Babar. Two pistols and valuables were recovered from them.
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