Punjab digitizes 3,800+ mineral sites, modernizes mining oversight on May 20, 2025The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has made significant progress in modernizing the mining sector. Since October 2021, PITB, in collaboration with the Punjab Mines & Minerals Department, has geo-tagged over 3,868 mineral reserves using the Chief Inspectorate of Mines App. This initiative aims to improve safety and monitoring in the province’s mining operations. The […]
PDMA issues red alert as scorching heatwave grips Punjab on May 18, 2025Citizens urged to stay indoors and follow safety guidelines amid rising temperatures LAHORE – The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a red alert as a severe heatwave continues to intensify across major cities and plains of Punjab. Temperatures are expected to peak unusually high by May 19, raising health and safety concerns. A […]
Punjab police officer wins international award at world police summit on May 17, 2025A female police officer from Punjab, Pakistan, has won an international award at the World Police Summit. According to a spokesperson for the Punjab Police, ASP Anam Sheer Khan received the prestigious award for her outstanding performance in criminal investigations. The World Police Summit Awards considered the exceptional contributions of police officers from 192 countries […]
Punjab distributes Rs. 61 billion in loans to 107,000 individuals for business startups on May 17, 2025In just three months, over 107,000 individuals in Punjab have received loans totaling Rs. 61 billion under the Punjab government’s easy business financing initiative. This marks a historic achievement, with 57,319 new businesses being launched during the 90-day period. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s “Aasaan Karobar” (Easy Business) scheme has played a key role in facilitating […]
Maryam Nawaz distributes tractors, calls for end to politics of hate on May 15, 2025Punjab CM highlights unity, military success, and economic recovery during Wheat Support Programme event KALA SHAH KAKU – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday urged political leaders to move beyond the politics of hate, saying it has only harmed the country. She was addressing a tractor distribution ceremony under the Wheat Support Programme […]
Special program in British parliament honoring Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar on May 14, 2025Yesterday, a special event was held in the British Parliament to honor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar, the former Governor of Punjab and the first Muslim Member of the British Parliament. The program, organized by Manchester MP Afzal Khan, aimed to recognize Chaudhry Sarwar’s significant contributions to British politics, community service, and his vital role in promoting […]
Heatwave alert issued as temperatures rise in Punjab on May 14, 2025A heatwave alert has been issued for Punjab as temperatures are expected to rise significantly in the coming days. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a warning about the extreme heat, urging authorities to remain vigilant. The Director-General of PDMA has instructed commissioners and deputy commissioners across the province to stay alert and […]
Punjab rolls out Rs5,000 per acre wheat relief for farmers amid growing industry tensions on May 13, 2025In a major move to ease farmer concerns and defuse ongoing protests, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a wheat support subsidy of Rs5,000 per acre. The relief will be provided under the Kissan Card programme and benefit around 600,000 farmers across the province. The decision comes at a time when the provincial government […]
Punjab announces two-day school closure amid India-Pakistan tensions on May 8, 2025The Punjab Education Department has announced a two-day holiday for all educational institutions in the province due to the escalating tensions between Pakistan and India. A notification regarding the closure has also been issued. According to a statement by Punjab’s Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat, the decision to close schools, colleges, and universities was made […]
YDA move protest to CM Secretariat over hospital outsourcing on April 18, 2025The Young Doctors Association (YDA) Punjab has decided to move its protest camp from Charing Cross to the Chief Minister’s Secretariat. This change aims to strengthen their agitation against the outsourcing of public hospitals. The announcement came on the 11th day of the Grand Health Alliance (GHA) protest. Dr. Shoaib Niazi, president of YDA Punjab, […]