14 h. ago CM Maryam vows to transform major Punjab cities into global IT hubs

Punjab CM reviews progress on Nawaz Sharif IT City Project, stresses effective, swift steps for early completion of project LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday presided over a special meeting in which progress on the Nawaz Sharif IT City (NSIT) project was reviewed. On the occasion, Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz vowed to transform […]

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6 d. ago Punjab CM launches Pakistan’s first virtual centre for child safety

Under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan’s first Virtual Centre for Child Safety has been established with regard to forced child labour under the auspices of Punjab Safe Cities Authority. A team of professional experts in the Virtual Centre for Child Safety is tasked to carryout search operation for the missing […]

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6 d. ago CM urges citizens to donate blood, launches Virtual Blood Bank Centre

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has called on citizens, particularly the youth, to contribute to the life-saving cause of blood donation. She emphasized that every drop of blood can make a crucial difference in emergencies, offering a chance to save lives. With the launch of Pakistan’s first Virtual Blood Bank Centre in Punjab, […]

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2 w. ago Officials blame interior ministry as blocked passports disrupt travel for thousands

LAHORE: Passports of thousands of citizens across Punjab have remained blocked for the past two years over suspected involvement in the May 9, 2023 riots, halting international travel plans including Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages. Many affected individuals only discovered their status when stopped at airports or during routine passport renewals. Authorities reportedly used geo-fencing to […]

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2 w. ago PBF calls for stronger government backing to uplift handicrafts sector

LAHORE – The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has urged the federal and provincial governments to boost support for the handicrafts sector, especially in South Punjab and Balochistan, citing its potential to create jobs and preserve cultural heritage. Ayesha Farooqui, Chairperson of the PBF Women Wing, said traditional crafts from underserved regions are already in demand. […]

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2 w. ago CM Maryam vows to lower ‘roti’ price commensurate with new flour rates

Punjab CM launches enrolment drive in first-ever state-of-the-art ‘Nawaz Sharif CEECE’ LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday vowed that the price of “roti” will be reduced commensurate with the decrease in flour rates across the province. The chief minister chaired a special meeting that reviewed reducing the price of ‘roti’ and the […]

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3 w. ago 13 dead, 92 injured as thunderstorm batters parts of Punjab, twin cities

situation is being monitored 24/7 in the PDMA control room, PDMA DG says Sections of different motorways closed for traffic to ensure safety of public: MP Power supply remained suspended in Lesco, IESCO, Gesco, Mepco and Fesco areas LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: At least 13 people died and 92 others were injured as a severe windstorm followed by […]

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3 w. ago 10 dead, 51 injured as storms lash Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Severe storms and high-speed winds wreaked havoc across several cities in Punjab, resulting in tragic accidents that claimed 10 lives and injured 51 people. Islamabad experienced heavy rain accompanied by strong gusts and hail, causing flooding in residential areas such as Aabpara. The water level in Nullah Lai rose dangerously, prompting authorities in Rawalpindi to […]

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3 w. ago Dust Storms, Rain batter Lahore, disrupt power across Punjab

LAHORE – Dust stom, and moderate rain disrupted life in several cities of Punjab including the provincial capital Lahore. Strong

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