The Punjab government has unveiled a Rs5.903 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, placing strong emphasis on development, public welfare and improved service delivery across the province. The financial plan reflects a broad strategy aimed at expanding infrastructure, strengthening social sectors and ensuring that development benefits reach both urban and rural communities through targeted […]
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Punjab cabinet approves FY2026-27 budget
The Punjab cabinet has approved the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Lahore on Tuesday, marking a key step ahead of the formal presentation of the financial plan. According to details shared during the meeting, the chief minister described the upcoming budget as […]
Saba Qamar’s strong backing highlights Punjab’s new direction
Renowned actress Saba Qamar has openly praised Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for her leadership, saying Punjab is showing visible improvements because of serious focus on governance and public welfare. Her comments came after a recent viral clip of the chief minister’s speech caught public attention and sparked widespread discussion. Earlier this week, Maryam Nawaz held […]
Sahulat On-the-Go Bazaar gain public traction
LAHORE: Punjab’s first-of-its-kind Sahulat On-the-Go Bazaar initiative is being widely described as a success story, offering essential commodities at official rates while providing street vendors with a dignified and regulated livelihood. Read More: ‘Sahulat On-the-Go Bazaar‘ emerges as major public attraction in Lahore Launched on the directions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the initiative seeks […]
Punjab gets lowest NFC share, says Maryam Nawaz
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said Punjab receives the smallest share under the NFC award despite its population. She said every province gets significant NFC funds, but Punjab’s share is the lowest. She made the remarks while addressing a laptop distribution ceremony in Lodhran. Maryam Nawaz said Punjab’s available funds are being spent directly on […]
PM Shehbaz, Balochistan CM discuss provincial affairs and security
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti on Monday to discuss key provincial matters. The meeting focused on administrative and development issues in the province, with both leaders emphasizing the need for progress and stability. They also reviewed the overall law and order situation in Balochistan and discussed […]
Maryam Nawaz emphasizes public safety, praises Punjab development initiatives
LAHORE — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reaffirmed that protecting the lives and property of citizens is the state’s top priority, warning that any attempts to create chaos will not be tolerated. During meetings with assembly members and ticket holders from Wazirabad and Mianwali, the CM discussed public concerns, ongoing development projects, and […]
PM chairs key cabinet meeting today with six-point agenda
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to chair an important federal cabinet meeting today in Islamabad, where a six-point agenda covering major national matters will be discussed. The session aims to address issues related to trade, health, legislation, and public welfare. Key decisions are expected that could directly impact the economy and citizen well-being. One […]
Asad says centre spending ‘public’ money in Sindh directly for public welfare
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Sunday categorically said that the federal government was spending public money for the welfare of Sindh’s people directly. “I think Sindh chief minister is not only confused but unable to distinguish between the people of Sindh and his government,” he said while talking to […]
Farrukh sees Sindh’s ‘failure’ to use Rs1800bn NFC fund for public welfare
Speaking with journalists at the Ali Zaib Foundation Centre of the General Hospital in Ghulam Muhammad Abad, he said that children were facing malnutrition in interior Sindh. “There is no vaccine in hospitals for dog-bite victims, and even the irrigation water being supplied to Sindh is stolen,” he said. At Sukkur, Sindh got 16,000 cusecs […]