Punjab is expected to experience hot and dry weather after the recent rain-producing weather system moved away from the region. Following a brief period of cooler conditions and scattered rainfall, sunshine returned across many cities on Sunday morning, signaling the start of a gradual rise in temperatures throughout the province. The Meteorological Department has forecast […]
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Maryam announces cash reward for Suthra Punjab workers
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a cash reward of Rs10,000 for every Suthra Punjab worker who participated in the province-wide Eid-ul-Azha cleanliness operation. Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari said the decision recognizes the dedication and hard work of sanitation teams that ensured timely waste collection and disposal during the three days of Eid […]
Punjab approves bonus for sanitation workers
Punjab Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb announced a Rs10,000 cash bonus for each Suthra Punjab sanitation worker following Eidul Adha operations. She said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz approved the reward to recognize the workers’ efforts. The announcement affects thousands of sanitation staff who participated in the province-wide cleanliness campaign. Speaking at a press conference in Lahore […]
Punjab introduces labour code 2026 expanding worker rights
The Government of Punjab has formally notified the Punjab Labour Code 2026, creating a unified legal framework that extends labour protections to workers across multiple sectors. The new law covers contract employees, gig workers, domestic staff, and digital platform workers, aiming to modernize labour regulations and strengthen worker rights across the province. Read more : […]
Punjab imposes Rs50,000 Eid waste fine
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz approved a Rs50,000 fine for illegally dumping animal waste during Eidul Azha. The decision came during a high-level meeting reviewing province-wide cleanliness arrangements for the religious festival. Authorities will deploy thousands of workers and vehicles to maintain sanitation across Punjab. During the meeting, Maryam directed officials to establish vigilance squads […]
Punjab sets tentative Matric result schedule 2026
Punjab government has prepared a tentative schedule for Matric Result 2026, giving students and parents clarity on expected announcement dates. According to sources, all education boards across Punjab have completed consultations on the result timeline. The move helps streamline the academic calendar for millions of students. Under the proposed schedule, the Class 10 results are […]
Punjab reviews school calendar amid concerns over long vacations
Rana Sikandar Hayat has indicated that the Punjab government may revise the province’s academic calendar after private schools raised concerns about lengthy summer vacations affecting students’ education. Speaking about the issue, the minister acknowledged that extended breaks can negatively impact learning continuity and confirmed that officials are now examining different proposals to reduce academic losses […]
Punjab wheat curbs spark fears of flour crisis in KP
The Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Pakistan Flour Mills Association Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter on Wednesday warned that restrictions on wheat movement from Punjab could trigger a serious flour crisis across the province. Business leaders said the supply disruption was already affecting flour availability and creating uncertainty for mill owners and consumers alike. […]
Maryam Nawaz announces free land policy
Maryam Nawaz said people without land will be provided free land under new housing support measures. She made the announcement while addressing a labour housing distribution ceremony in Lahore. The statement highlights expanding government efforts for low-income housing in Punjab. She congratulated workers who received flats and said having a home is a major blessing. […]
Punjab CM Office rejects RTI requests
The Punjab Chief Minister’s Office has rejected Right to Information (RTI) requests seeking details of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s official tours, vehicles, and a luxury aircraft acquired by the provincial government. The response has raised renewed debate over transparency and access to public information in Punjab. According to documents, lawyer Abdullah Malik had filed multiple […]