LAHORE : Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore, Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi, has announced a strict ban on the entry of oil tankers and all heavy vehicles into provincial capital during daytime hours.
The decision has been taken in view of increasing traffic congestion and the growing risk of road accidents involving heavy vehicles. According to the CTO, no heavy vehicle will be allowed to enter Lahore before 11:00 PM. Heavy traffic will only be permitted to operate within city limits between 11:00 PM and 6:30 AM. All heavy vehicles will be required to exit the city within the designated timeframe.
Shirazi stated that a zero-tolerance policy for heavy traffic movement during daytime hours will be strictly enforced across Lahore. Legal action will be taken against any vehicle found violating the prescribed timings. He emphasised that the primary objective of this initiative is to provide citizens with a safer travel environment, improve traffic mobility, and significantly reduce the occurrence of fatal road accidents. The measure is also expected to ease traffic congestion and enhance road safety for commuters throughout the city.
Trio arrested for attempting to assault two boys
Model Town Police have arrested three men for allegedly attempting to assault two minor boys in separate incidents.
The first incident involved 14-year-old Fazal, a resident of Model Town A Block, who had gone out for a walk. The suspects allegedly intercepted him and took him behind trees, where they attempted to molest him. In the second incident, 15-year-old Adnan went to a private hotel to buy bread (rotis).
Rescue 1122 responds to three fire incidents
Rescue 1122 firefighters responded to three separate fire incidents in different parts of the city bringing two of the blazes under control while efforts continued at a third location.
The first incident was reported in DHA Phase IV, where a fire broke out at a house in C Block. Rescue 1122 teams and emergency vehicles rushed to the scene and launched firefighting operations. Officials later confirmed that the blaze had been brought under control, preventing further damage. In a separate incident, a fire erupted on the fifth floor of Liberty Moon Plaza in the city’s commercial hub.
Rescue firefighters responded and managed to extinguish the flames before they could spread to other parts of the building. No casualties were reported.
Later in the day, Rescue 1122 received another emergency call regarding a house fire in Jafria Colony on Band Road. Firefighters and emergency crews were dispatched to the site, where they continued efforts to douse the blaze.
