Lahore: The Punjab government has decided to include an additional 50,000 people in its ration card program as part of efforts to support low-income households. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Officials also approved a plan to conduct data collection and mapping of beggars across the province. The […]
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PDMA warns of scorching Punjab heat
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has warned that May and June will be the hottest months in Punjab. The authority said temperatures across the province are expected to rise significantly, posing health risks for residents. Officials have urged people to take precautionary measures. According to the PDMA, South Punjab will face the most severe […]
Pakistan plans higher education funding increase
Lahore: The education sector’s development budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27 has been proposed to increase significantly. The total allocation for education is planned to rise from Rs146 billion to Rs171 billion, marking an increase of more than Rs25 billion. Officials said the proposed increase reflects a 17 percent rise compared to the current […]
Punjab announces major 50-acre film city project in Lahore
The Maryam Nawaz has announced the establishment of a 50-acre Punjab Film City in Lahore, aiming to modernize the country’s media and entertainment industry through advanced infrastructure and technology. The project will be developed inside the Nawaz Sharif IT City and is designed as Pakistan’s first fully integrated media production hub. Officials say the initiative […]
Punjab assembly saves millions in austerity drive
Punjab Assembly saves 770 million rupees in two months through austerity measures. The savings matter as Pakistan faces economic pressure and rising energy costs. Government institutions and taxpayers are directly affected by these cost-cutting steps. The Punjab Assembly launched an austerity campaign to reduce public spending and improve financial discipline. Officials confirmed that 770 million […]
UoG welcomes Punjab officers: Governance, research and empowerment drive future vision
A delegation of Punjab government officers undergoing training at the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) visited the University of Gujrat (UoG) for an informative and goodwill tour, commending the institution’s academic and research achievements. The delegation comprised participants of the 39th Senior Management Course. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Zahoor-ul-Haq, Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, along with faculty deans […]
Maryam Nawaz unveils farming employment plan
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched a new agricultural uplift portal. The scheme aims to distribute farmland to landless rural families across Punjab. It seeks to boost farming income and rural employment opportunities. The initiative, titled Apna Khet Apna Rozgar, will allocate agricultural land worth Rs160 billion. Authorities said thousands of families across […]
US ceasefire step praised as peace move
Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has described the recent US ceasefire initiative as an important step toward regional peace. He said the move reflects growing space for diplomacy over conflict in a tense geopolitical environment. The statement came during his interaction with media outside the Punjab Assembly in Lahore. He praised the diplomatic […]
CM Punjab takes notice of rising crimes
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has taken notice of the rising crime rate across the province despite the Safe City project. She termed the increase in criminal incidents alarming and unacceptable. The development has prompted a high-level review meeting on law and order. During the meeting, the chief minister reprimanded senior police officials over the […]
Punjab government announces early salary payment for employees
Punjab government has announced early salary disbursement for its employees ahead of upcoming public holidays, ensuring timely payments before an extended break period. The decision aims to provide financial convenience to government workers as they prepare for consecutive holidays starting from early May. According to official instructions issued by the Punjab Finance Department, salaries for […]