Anti-bagger law
LAHORE, Aug 27: The Punjab Cabinet has approved significant amendments to the Punjab Vagrancy Ordinance 1958, classifying begging as a non-bailable offense and intensifying penalties for those involved in organized begging. Under the new regulations, mafia chiefs who solicit begging from a single individual face up to 3 years in
challan
LAHORE, Aug 27: The Lahore High Court has directed IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar to provide a detailed report following revelations that over 362,000 challans have not been deposited in courts across Punjab. Chief Justice Miss Alia Neelam was presiding over a petition filed by citizen Imran concerning delays
CM Punjab
LAHORE, Aug 25: The Punjab government has made a pivotal decision to establish Parks and Horticulture Authorities (PHAs) in every district across the province. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, during an administrative review meeting, directed officials to enhance their focus on the beautification of cities. The meeting was attended by Special
Punjab
The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) issued a warning about an impending monsoon spell set to impact the province. According to the PDMA spokesperson, this new round of rain will begin on August 25 and continue until August 29. The forecast predicts widespread rainfall across all divisions in Punjab, including
Dengue Cases
LAHORE: During the past 24 hours, Punjab has reported 8 new cases of dengue, bringing the total number of cases this year to 296. The Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department of Punjab released the latest dengue statistics, revealing that 36 cases have been reported in the past week alone. According
women
LAHORE, Aug 13: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has announced changes to their working hours and introduced two weekly holidays. Rana Sikandar Hayat stated that after the summer vacation, female teachers in government schools will benefit from two days off each week, with an adjustment in their daily schedule.
garbage tax
LAHORE: A new garbage tax has been introduced across all cities in Punjab, following approval from the provincial cabinet's standing committee on finance and development. The Punjab government has issued a notification detailing the new tax rates, which apply to both small and large businesses, as well as
Maryam Nawaz
LAHORE: In a significant move towards sustainable energy, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced the launch of a solar panel distribution scheme, set to commence on August 14, Independence Day. This initiative aims to alleviate electricity costs for Punjab residents by providing solar panels to households based on
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LAHORE, July 03: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced an ambitious plan to revamp the health sector, aiming to bring comprehensive healthcare services directly to the people’s doorsteps. In a pivotal meeting chaired by CM Maryam Nawaz, significant decisions were made to improve the health infrastructure across Punjab.
Maryam Aurangzeb
LAHORE, July 02: Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb has announced the commencement of the second phase in Punjab's efforts to combat smog. In a statement, she highlighted that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has instructed stringent enforcement of environmental laws and regulations as part of the renewed initiative.
Government of Punjab
LAHORE, June 30 : Lahore: Under the chairmanship of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, a significant 5-hour meeting was convened where senior provincial minister Maryam Aurangzeb presented a detailed briefing on the Murree development project. The meeting saw the approval of the Murree development plan, focusing
Punjab Assembly
LAHORE, June 29: Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan announced the establishment of an ethics committee in response to recent disruptions in the Punjab Assembly. While talking to media in Lahore, Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, underscored the importance of maintaining democratic traditions and respect for the
plastic ban
LAHORE, June 05: Punjab has taken a decisive step towards environmental preservation by imposing a ban on the use, production, sale, and trade of plastic across the province, effective today. Marking World Environment Day, Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, emphasized the global challenge of environmental pollution, stressing the importance
kisan card
LAHORE, June 04: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has initiated the registration process for the Kisan Card, a project aimed at uplifting the agriculture sector and socio-economic condition of farmers in the province. The spokesman of the provincial government stated that the Kisan Card will ensure the prosperity of farmers
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Lahore, May 30: The provincial government of Punjab has introduced a comprehensive new transfer policy for teachers, revolutionizing the education sector. Under the new policy, transfers will now remain open year-round for categories such as hardship, disability, widows, divorcees, long-distance, inter-district, and voluntary educational detachment (Ved). Moreover, lock transfers will
kisan card
FAISALABAD, May 30: The Punjab government has initiated the registration process for Kisan Cards in Faisalabad Division. Under the guidance of Director of Agriculture Extension Department, Chaudhry Khalid Mehmood, farmers cultivating areas less than 100 kanals are eligible to apply. The registration process, outlined during a meeting with stakeholders, requires