Marriyum Aurangzeb said the outcome of the high-level negotiations in Islamabad is expected to strengthen regional stability and contribute positively to global peace efforts. Speaking on the diplomatic developments, she described the talks as a historic moment that reflects Pakistan’s growing role in international mediation. She added that such engagements highlight the importance of dialogue […]
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Punjab govt hints at action over ‘malicious campaign’ involving official jet
Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Sunday that the provincial government has decided to take legal action against those involved in a “malicious campaign” targeting it over the use of an official jet. Last month, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz faced severe criticism from the opposition and some journalists regarding the government’s purchase of […]
CM’s efforts led to successful return of Basant: Marriyum
Punjab’s Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday noted that the colourful and successful Basant celebrations are regaining momentum after years, calling on parents and citizens to ensure strict adherence to safety measures, as the future of this cultural tradition rests on public responsibility. While speaking exclusively to a local news channel, she said that under […]
Agri reforms, farmers welfare govt’s priority: Marriyum
Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Punjab Marriyum Nawaz Sharif, the Agricultural Graduates Internship Program has become a practical guarantee of providing respectable employment to youth after completing their education. She said that reforms in the agricultural sector, promotion of modern technology, and the welfare of farmers […]
Pakistan flag incomplete sans Christian community: Marriyum Aurangzeb
Senior Provincial Minister of Punjab, Marriyum Aurangzeb, while addressing the Christmas Interfaith Harmony ceremony at Liberty Chowk in Punjabi, extended advance Christmas greetings to the Christian community on her behalf and on behalf of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif. She said that she felt immense happiness in coming to Liberty Chowk and that all […]
Pollution likely to increase in Lahore, warns minister
Senior Minister Punjab Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that pollution levels are likely to increase in Lahore as pollutants from Indian cities are expected to enter the city due to easterly winds. In a statement on Sunday, she noted that the Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to improve with a change in wind direction in […]
Punjab disburses Rs6.39bn among flood victims
BAHAWALPUR: The Punjab government has distributed Rs6.39 billion among flood-affected people across the province as part of the Rs100bn Punjab Chief Minister Flood Rehabilitation Programme. Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb announced the initiative while addressing a ceremony to distribute ATM cards to flood victims at Jinnah Stadium, Khairpur Tamewali, on Thursday. Aurangzeb said the Punjab Disaster […]
Punjab spending Rs 100bn on flood victims’ rehabilitation: Marriyum
On the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the provincial government is spending Rs. 100 billion on the rehabilitation of flood victims across Punjab. Out of this amount, Rs. 11.5 billion have already been transferred to the victims’ bank accounts, while Rs. 20 billion have been handed over to the Bank of Punjab. […]
Lahore tops world pollution chart
Lahore_ Punjab’s capital, Lahore, once again claimed the top spot as the world’s most polluted city on Saturday morning, with hazardous air blanketing the metropolis and nearby regions. According to air quality monitoring platform IQ Air, Lahore recorded a US AQI of 412 at 8:30am — a level categorized as hazardous — with PM2.5 concentrations reaching […]
Punjab Makes Face Masks Mandatory for Motorcyclists
LAHORE: The Punjab government has made it mandatory for all motorcycle riders to wear face masks, introducing new preventive measures to safeguard public health as smog continues to worsen across major cities, including Lahore. Senior Punjab Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said that polluted winds from Indian cities such as New Delhi, Chandigarh, Gurdaspur, Ludhiana, and Patiala […]