Punjab imposes Section 144 for peaceful polls
The Punjab Home Department has imposed the section 144 to maintain peace during the upcoming elections. The step has been taken in wake of terror threats and possibility of clashes between political rivals. The ban will come into effect from today and remain valid till polling day a notification has been issued . According to the notification, violators will be dealt with strictly. The authorities have banned display of fireworks, crackers and explosives at public meeting and at or near polling stations, wall chalking, misuse of loudspeakers and hate speeches. The additional chief secretary in his order noted that there are sufficient grounds to proceed under the section 144. The notification reads:“Of the Code of Criminal Procedures 1898 as an immediate and speedy remedy in the matter to prevent disturbance of public peace during general elections 2018. “Following actions have been prohibited like carrying and display of all kinds of weapons including the licensed ones except those by the law enforcing agencies, all types of firing, violation of any clause of code of conduct issued by the ECP, assembly of more than lie persons other than voter lines, within the radius of 400 meters in rural areas and 100 meters in densely populated urban areas from the polling stations.”–Staff Reporter
Giraffe dies at zoo A female giraffe died at the Lahore Zoo on Friday.
Three giraffes were brought to Lahore Zoo on June 25. The female giraffe was under severe stress due to transportation, shifting and environmental change. It was not taking any food since its arrival. However, it was provided supplementation in water. A post-mortem examination is being carried out at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore. Zoo officials say more details will be shared after the post-mortem report. –Staff Reporter
PFA for ban on chewing gum
The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has urged Pemra to ban broadcasting advertisement of chewing gums. This decision is made on the recommendations of the scientific panel after complete consultation, according to a press release issued here Friday. The authority called on representatives of companies to meet at PFA office next week on the matter. Scientific panel stressed the use of chewing-gum gum is not fit for children’s health. “Chewing-gum or bubble gums prepared with flavours and artificial ingredients affect the growth of children and reduce hunger,” they observed.–Staff Reporter
