Heavy rain lashed Lahore on Tuesday, flooding low-lying areas and major roads while disrupting traffic across the city. Authorities deployed additional personnel to manage congestion and speed up drainage operations. The downpour brought relief from intense heat but exposed persistent urban drainage challenges. Rainwater accumulated on several key roads, including those around Mayo Hospital, Mall […]
Lahore traffic
Over 500,000 vehicles to enter Lahore during basant festival
Authorities in Lahore have prepared for the massive influx of vehicles during the three-day Basant festival, estimating that more than 500,000 cars and motorcycles will enter the city for celebrations. To manage the traffic, a total of 10,000 police personnel and 2,500 traffic wardens will be deployed, while special patrolling teams will monitor key routes […]
Punjab CM sets 30-day deadline to streamline Lahore traffic
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved sweeping traffic reforms, warning that vehicles repeatedly issued challans will now be auctioned. The decision came on Friday during a detailed meeting on road safety, traffic management, and the restructuring of Punjab’s traffic system. The meeting further decided that government vehicles violating traffic laws will also face heavy […]
Transport Shut Across Lahore and Islamabad Amid Religious Rally
ISLAMABAD/LAHORE – Authorities have sealed major roads and transport routes across Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Islamabad after a religious group announced a protest rally, sparking severe traffic disruptions and security measures across Punjab and the capital region. The Lahore–Islamabad Motorway and GT Road have been partially blocked with containers, leaving commuters stranded for hours. Entry points […]
Lahore Schools Shut Early Amid Heightened Security; Roads, Motorways Sealed
LAHORE – All public and private schools across Lahore were ordered to shut early on Friday due to the prevailing security situation, according to the District Education Authority. In an urgent directive, the authority instructed school heads to notify parents immediately via phone calls so they could pick up their children safely. The official statement […]