The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued a flood alert for the Indus River at Chashma, warning of moderate flooding due to rapidly increasing water levels. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as inflows and outflows continue to rise. As of Thursday, the Chashma Barrage recorded an inflow of 390,000 cusecs and an […]
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Motorcycle and car transfer fees increased by 10% across Punjab
The Punjab government has increased motorcycle and car transfer fees by 10%, aiming to boost provincial revenue through the Excise Department. As per the new notification, motorcycle transfer fees have increased by Rs55, moving from Rs550 to Rs605. This change affects all individual buyers and sellers transferring ownership of two-wheelers. For cars between 650cc and […]
Pakistan braces for more monsoon rains through july 10: PMD
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of heavy rainfall across many areas of Pakistan over the next two days. Rain and thunderstorms are expected in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Islamabad. According to the Met Office, these downpours could lead to flash floods in vulnerable regions, especially in low-lying urban areas. […]
Punjab on alert: Heavy monsoon rains expected in next 24 hours
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has warned of heavy monsoon rains expected to lash most parts of Punjab in the next 24 hours. According to PDMA spokesperson Irfan Kathia, the monsoon system is active and likely to persist until July 10, bringing strong showers, possible urban flooding, and storm-related hazards. The spokesperson urged citizens […]
Heavy rain predicted across Punjab on Ashura; citizens urged to stay alert
A new monsoon spell has entered Punjab, bringing with it a forecast of heavy rain across several cities on Ashura (10th Muharram). The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned that downpours could affect Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Faisalabad, and nearby regions. The current weather system is expected to continue until July 10, possibly causing a rise […]
ECC demands fair access for farmers left out of Rs37.5bn loan scheme
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has expressed concern over the exclusion of small farmers from Punjab and Sindh in a new Risk Coverage Scheme. The scheme, developed to provide financial support to farmers in underserved areas, currently covers only Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The ECC has now asked the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to […]
Punjab unveils Rs3,000 monthly ration card scheme to support 1.2 million families
The Punjab government has launched a landmark ration card subsidy programme to assist 1.2 million low-income families across the province. Under this scheme, each registered household will receive a monthly ration subsidy of Rs3,000 to meet their basic food needs. Punjab Labour Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar called it the biggest welfare initiative in the […]
Emergency alert: PDMA warns of storms on 9th and 10th muharram
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has warned of heavy and stormy rains across Punjab on 9th and 10th Muharram. The rain spell is expected to begin on July 5. Authorities fear these conditions could affect religious processions and gatherings during Muharram. Therefore, the PDMA has advised the public and procession organizers to take necessary […]
Punjab gears up for muharram with over 150,000 cops on duty
Punjab’s caretaker government has finalised a comprehensive security plan for the month of Muharram, ensuring both physical and cyber protection. Provincial Health Minister and Chairman of the Cabinet Committee on Law and Order, Khawaja Salman Rafique, confirmed the measures on Monday during a high-level meeting at the Punjab Home Department. The meeting reviewed the implementation […]
Pakistan on flood alert amid widespread rain forecast
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a flood alert for several regions of Pakistan due to expected heavy rainfall. According to the alert, widespread rain is likely in the next 24 to 48 hours across Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir, and parts of Gilgit-Baltistan. The authority has warned of possible flash floods, […]