Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Punjab government has launched comprehensive and result-oriented development and welfare initiatives in South Punjab, the positive impacts of which are directly improving the lives of the people. She said that electric buses represent a […]
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PPP lawmaker demands separate South Punjab province in Senate
As senators from the treasury and opposition traded accusations during Wednesday’s budget debate in the Senate, PPP Senator Rana Mahmoodul Hassan demanded a separate South Punjab province. “Seven million children are born in Pakistan annually, more than in all of Europe. What are we doing for their employment?” he asked during the budget debate in […]
May heatwave to hit South Punjab and Sindh
An environmental expert issued a warning on Saturday, urging residents from South Punjab to Karachi and other areas to take extra precautions against the upcoming heatwave, as May is expected to be dry with temperatures ranging between 44°C and 47°C. Speaking to a local media channel, Dr. Zulfiqar, an expert on environmental issues and climate […]
Italian envoy spots big investment potential in Multan
Italian Ambassador Marilina Armellin has described Multan as a rising hub for trade and investment, saying South Punjab offers strong opportunities for foreign businesses seeking growth. During her visit to the Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, she stressed that closer economic ties between Pakistan and Italy can unlock new development pathways. Moreover, she highlighted […]
‘This is goodbye’: Ali Tareen quits Multan Sultans
Pakistan Super League franchise owner Ali Tareen has announced his departure from Multan Sultans, marking a major shift for the team. He shared the decision through a social media post, describing it as one of the toughest choices of his life. He said representing South Punjab was a deep honour and a responsibility he never […]
Lightning strikes kill four in South Punjab during thunderstorms
At least four people lost their lives and several others were injured as lightning struck parts of South Punjab during heavy storms. The incidents occurred in Rajanpur and Bahawalpur districts, where thunder and rain hit hard. Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed the casualties and said it is ensuring medical care for the injured. […]
PTI govt allocates 32% jobs quota for South Punjab:CM
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said the PTI-led government allocated 32% jobs quota for south Punjab and made the south Punjab secretariat financially and administratively independent. In a statement issued on Friday, the CM said the government has given 35% development budget to south Punjab and ring-fenced it to avoid re-appropriation of funds. […]
Shehbaz Sharif ‘attacks’ PTI-led govt, calls federal budget numbers ‘fake’
ISLAMABAD: Opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif on Monday ‘attacked’ the government of Prime Minister Imran Khan, accusing it of deceiving masses by disclosing ‘fake’ numbers in the national budget. He was speaking on the federal budget issued by the government a few days ago, saying that the poor were suffering from poverty while the government claimed […]
Jahangeer Tareen’s son Ali Tareen wins bid of PSL’s sixth team
LAHORE: Ali Tareen, son of former federal minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Jahangeer Tareen on Thursday has won the ownership rights of Pakistan Super League (PSL) sixth franchise, previously known as Multan Sultan. Ali Tareen has got rights of sixth franchise ‘Multan Sultans’ for Rs 630 million for 7 years. PSL official twitter handler […]
Forming a separate South Punjab province is not an easy task: President Arif Alvi
PESHAWAR: President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday said that forming a separate South Punjab province is not an easy task. President Dr Arif Alvi while addressing a press conference said, “The merger of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) has happened and we have to constantly look at the problems in the region. We plan to […]