Pakistan’s nationwide monsoon death toll has risen to at least 65 after eight more people were killed in rain- and wind-related incidents across Punjab over the past 24 hours, officials said on Wednesday, as authorities warned of rising river levels and more heavy rainfall in the days ahead. The latest fatalities came as the Punjab […]
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Punjab deports over 36,500 illegal foreigners
The process of deporting illegal residing foreign nationals from across Punjab is continuing as part of the government’s ongoing enforcement campaign. According to the Punjab Police spokesperson, a total of 36,545 foreign nationals, including Afghan citizens, have so far been deported from Lahore and other districts across the province. The spokesperson said that 504 illegally […]
Punjab Clean Water Program
Water is a tremendous blessing-a truth best understood by those for whom it remains a rare commodity even in this modern era. Across Pakistan, including several regions in Punjab, safe drinking water is still inaccessible to many. Local residents are often forced to travel miles just to fulfil their basic water needs. Even in Karachi, […]
Punjab launches $72m wheat silo initiative to curb post-harvest losses
The Punjab government has launched a Rs20 billion public private partnership initiative to establish modern wheat silos across the province to bridge Pakistan’s 20 to 25 million metric tonne wheat storage gap, reduce post harvest losses, strengthen food security and ensure stable wheat supplies through modern storage infrastructure and on farm silos for farmers. The […]
Punjab sets July 30 deadline for Bhati Gate, Data Darbar development projects
The Punjab government has set July 30 as the new deadline for completion of key construction works under the Bhati Gate expansion and Data Darbar upgradation projects in Lahore. The government has directed all concerned departments to complete essential civil works and open important roads for public use before the Urs of Hazrat Data Ganj […]
Punjab upgrades sewerage system with 272 new machines
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the first phase of a major sewerage modernisation programme by handing over 272 new machines to Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) authorities for use in 15 districts across the province. Read More: Punjab CM sets June 30 deadline for completion of sewerage, drainage projects Speaking at a ceremony […]
Punjab privileges law challenged over granting judicial powers to lawmakers
In a petition raising far-reaching constitutional questions over the separation of powers and the limits of provincial legislative authority, the Lahore High Court on Thursday was requested to strike down a provision of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab Privileges Act, 1972, that allegedly allows lawmakers to exercise judicial powers that are exclusively reserved for […]
Additional police, snipers deployed to secure churches across Punjab
Punjab Police remained on high alert and performed comprehensive security duties during Christian worship and prayer services held in churches across the province, including Lahore, on Sunday. Inspector General of Police Punjab Abdul Kareem had directed all Regional Police Officers (RPOs), District Police Officers (DPOs) and senior police officers to further strengthen security arrangements at […]
Punjab orders weekly classroom teaching by education minister
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat to teach a class at a government school every week as part of efforts to strengthen the province’s education system and improve engagement with public schools. Read More: Punjab launches major education reforms The directive was issued during a meeting chaired by the chief minister […]
CM Maryam hails Punjab plantation drive, urges citizens to plant trees
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Saturday hailed the remarkable success of the province’s plantation drive, saying Punjab’s Green Revolution had reached an unprecedented scale through the collective efforts of the government and the people. The CM urged every citizen to plant at least one tree to help build a greener and healthier future. […]