Deputy Commissioner Murree Agha Zaheer Abbas Shirazi has instructed that the benefits of government agricultural schemes be delivered directly to farmers, emphasizing transparency and effective implementation. The directive was given in a meeting on agriculture and ongoing development projects, chaired by the Deputy Commissioner. Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) Umar Owais Kiani and officers from the […]
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Freezing temperatures disrupt life in snow-hit regions
Freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall continued to disrupt daily life across parts of Gilgit-Baltistan, northern Punjab and Balochistan on Tuesday, blocking key highways, cutting off remote areas and compounding hardships for already vulnerable communities. Read More: Westerly wave brings snow, freezing temperatures to northern In Gilgit-Baltistan, a fresh spell of snowfall brought routine activities to a halt […]
District admin issues advisory after snowfall ends in Murree
Although the spell of snowfall in Murree has ended, large amounts of snow are still piled on the roofs of houses and shops in various areas, posing potential risks to public safety. In view of the situation, the District Murree Administration has issued important safety guidelines and urged citizens to follow them strictly. According to […]
All roads open in Murree, no restrictions on tourist entry
The Punjab Tourism Department has announced that all roads in Murree are fully open, with no restrictions on tourist entry, bringing relief and encouragement for visitors during the winter season. According to the department, tourists from across the country are visiting Murree without fear and are enjoying the scenic beauty of snowfall. The Tourism Development […]
NHMP deploys heavy contingent on expressway amid snowfall in Murree
The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) on Friday deployed heavy contingent and police vehicles on the expressway due to heavy snowfall in Murree to avert any untoward incidents. According to NHMP spokesman, the DIG North and SP IMDC were personally supervising the operational duties and relief operations at the spot. Officers of NHMP were […]
Senate panel reviews Pak PWD Employees’ issues, Constantia Estate Murree
Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works convened a meeting on Wednesday under the Chairmanship of Senator Nasir Mehmood. The meeting was held at the Parliament Lodges in Islamabad.f The Committee was presented with the compliance report on the directions issued in its previous meetings held at Quetta on November 21 and Lahore on December […]
Heavy snowfall forces closure of Murree Expressway
The Murree Expressway has been temporarily closed for all non-essential traffic due to severe snowfall, authorities announced on Thursday. The closure affects the stretch from Phulgara Toll Plaza to Murree. Local residents, however, can still access the hill station via the N-75 highway, which remains open. The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) shared the […]
Section 144 imposed in Murree ahead of New Year celebrations
Section 144 has been enforced in Murree to ensure public safety and maintain law and order ahead of New Year celebrations, according to the district police. The District Police Officer (DPO) Murree said the restrictions will remain in force from December 31 to January 1, as the hill station prepares for a large influx of […]
Rescue 1122 imposes red code in Murree ahead of snowfall
The Punjab Emergency Service Rescue 1122 on Saturday enforced a red code and placed the Murree district on high alert ahead of an expected cold wave and snowfall, finalising comprehensive preparedness under its emergency core plan. The measures were taken on the special directions of Secretary Emergency Services Punjab Dr Rizwan Naseer and Deputy Commissioner […]
CM orders full operationalisation of cardiac centres in Sargodha, Murree
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a special meeting to review the progress of cardiology centres in Murree, Sahiwal, and Sargodha, alongside the performance report of 57 specialised hospitals across the province, here on Wednesday. The CM expressed strong displeasure over delays in the installation of medical machinery, stressing that hospital construction must be […]