Punjab relaxes lockdown restrictions in 36 districts By: Web Desk on October 16, 2021LAHORE: After the declining ratio of COVID-19 situation in Punjab, the government has given relaxation in restrictions in 36 districts of the province from October 16 till October 31. The Punjab government has issued a to ease the lockdown order. The orders are applicable from October 16 to October 31. Secretary Imran Sikandar Baloch said […]
Buzdar reviews Annual Development Plan 2021-22 By: Staff Report on October 13, 2021Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar appreciated the performance of the Planning and Development Board and other provincial departments regarding the efficient working while chairing the ADP Review in P&D Complex earlier. Chief Minister while chairing the first quarter ADP review meeting applauded timely intervention of the Planning and Development Board which lead to the […]
325 dengue cases emerged in Punjab today By: Web Desk on October 13, 2021LAHORE: At least 325 fresh dengue cases have emerged in the 24-hour tally on Wednesday across Punjab. 1,303 patients are already receiving treatment for the mosquito-borne infection. Today,Lahore has 658 cases admitted in hospitals seeking medical help against dengue. The health secretary of Punjab has confirmed that in the ongoing year alone, there have been […]
Section 144 imposed in Punjab to control smog By: Web Desk on October 7, 2021LAHORE: The authorities in Punjab have imposed section 144 across the province in order to contain smog. Winter is around the corner. Therefore, the authorities in Punjab have decided to take strict actions to control smog across the province. According to a notification issued by the Punjab home department, section-144 has been imposed for one […]
Punjab reports 234 cases of dengue in 24 hours By: Web Desk on October 4, 2021LAHORE: Punjab has reported 234 cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever in the province during the last 24 hours. Secretary Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department Punjab, Imran Sikandar Baloch stated that there are 234 cases. Lahore has reported 153 dengue fever infections out of 234 in the province. “This year 2423 dengue fever cases have surfaced […]
Punjab decides to import sugar to stabilize market price By: Web Desk on September 28, 2021ISLAMABAD: The Punjab government has decided to allow the provincial food department to import sugar. Punjab cabinet’s Services & General Administration (S&GAD) wing will also issue notification to this effect, sources said. According to sources, the province will import 150,000 tonnes of sugar. Imported sugar will aslo help to stabilize the price of the commodity. […]
174 dengue fever cases reported in Punjab By: Web Desk on September 28, 2021LAHORE: Punjab health authorities have reported 174 dengue hemorrhagic fever cases in the province in the last 24 hours. Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department Punjab also stated that Lahore has reported 90 percent dengue fever cases in the province. “Yesterday also Lahore reported 160 dengue fever cases,” Secretary health department Imran Sikandar said. “Presently 120 […]
95% of Pakistanis in favour of teaching Quran as compulsory subject By: Web Desk on September 25, 2021KARACHI: The Punjab government’s recent decision to make Quran teaching mandatory for students from the first to XII grade across the province’s schools is supported by 95% of Pakistanis. This is according to a survey conducted by Gallup and Gilani Pakistan. A nationally-representative sample of adult men and women from across Pakistan was asked a […]
Punjab govt cancels recruitment of teachers By: webdesk on September 18, 2021Punjab government has canceled the recruitment of 34,000 teachers due to the non-availability of funds. The Education Department has stopped PPSC from giving an ad for making new recruitments. 2,000 heads and 300 senior headmasters of grade-17 were to be recruited under the PPSC besides 31,700 teachers in grades 14, 15 and 16. The Education […]
PDWP approves eleven development schemes By: News Desk on September 17, 2021The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) approved eleven development schemes of various sectors with an estimated cost of Rs. 11,725.31 million. These schemes were approved in the meeting of PDWP of current fiscal year 2021-22 presided over by Chairman Planning & Development Board Abdullah Khan Sumbal. The approved development schemes included Enhancement of 75-IPNV […]