Government of Punjab has announced early disbursement of salaries and pensions to provide financial relief to civil servants and retirees ahead of Eid Ul Fitr. The decision aims to ease monetary pressures during the festive season and ensure that employees can make necessary arrangements for the celebrations. Read More: Sindh govt notifies three-day Eidul Fitr holidays According […]
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Punjab Government’s First Two Years and a Transforming Punjab
Two years ago, when Maryam Nawaz was elected as Punjab’s first woman Chief Minister with a strong public mandate, she inherited a province burdened with immense challenges. The people of Punjab were not receiving relief, nor were their problems being resolved. Public trust in elected representatives was eroding. Government institutions were in a state of […]
Punjab plans Rs1.14bn vehicles purchase amid criticism
The Punjab government plans to purchase 108 new vehicles for provincial ministers and bureaucrats at an estimated cost of Rs1.14 billion, according to official sources. The proposal has been submitted to the provincial cabinet for approval and has sparked criticism over government spending priorities. Read More: Punjab government to buy only electric and hybrid vehicles Sources in the Services […]
Punjab Airlines to launch domestic flights in April
The Punjab government is set to launch its own carrier, Punjab Airlines, in April, with an initial fleet of seven passenger aircraft to begin domestic operations in the first phase, official sources said. Read More: CM Maryam orders early launch of Air Punjab project The airline initiative is being spearheaded by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s administration, […]
Punjab government withdraws appeals against Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi bail
ISLAMABAD: The Punjab government on Wednesday withdrew all its appeals in the Supreme Court challenging the bail granted to former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi. Read More: Court halts arrests in five cases against Imran until today A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Justice Muhammad Hashim Kakar, […]
Aleema Khan joins Basant celebrations as festival returns to Lahore
As Lahore celebrated the long-awaited return of Basant, Aleema Khan revealed that she and her family also took part in the traditional kite-flying festival in the provincial capital, despite political differences with the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Read More: Imran’s sisters abandon Adiala sit-in Speaking to reporters outside an anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi, Aleema […]
Lahore celebrates Basant safely, CM praises efforts
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Monday praised authorities for organising a “safe Basant” festival in Lahore over the weekend. She expressed gratitude to government departments, police, and officials for ensuring the festival’s smooth and secure execution. The CM highlighted that citizens also followed safety protocols, including installing “safety rods” on motorcycles to prevent […]
The three-day Basant festival concluded in Lahore
LAHORE: The three-day Basant festival concluded in Lahore on Monday, marking the return of the historic kite-flying celebration after more than two decades under strict safety regulations. Read More: Basant extended till 5am as Lahore celebrations continue citywide The festival transformed the provincial capital into a vibrant spectacle, as people of all ages gathered on […]
Wasim Akram praises Punjab Government for safe Basant 2026
Former Pakistan cricket captain and fast bowler Wasim Akram shared a video message on social media regarding the Basant Festival in Lahore, thanking the Punjab Government for ensuring safe and well-organized arrangements. In his message, Akram said he had seen pictures of Lahore on social media and the city looked truly beautiful. He recalled the […]
D-8 delegation lauds projects of Punjab government
Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb warmly welcomed a high-level delegation comprising member countries of the D-8 at the historic Poonch House in Lahore. On this occasion, an informal D-8 retreat was held during a vibrant Basant cultural ceremony, in which Pakistani and international delegations participated under the leadership of D-8 Secretary General Ambassador Sohail Mahmood. […]