25 m. ago Heavy rains claim dozens of lives in Punjab, emergency declared

LAHORE: Sections 144 have been imposed across Punjab, and a state of emergency declared in several districts, after torrential monsoon rains triggered flooding that has claimed the lives of at least 60 people in the last 24 hours. Authorities have warned of more rainfall over the next few days, as the National Disaster Management Authority […]

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34 m. ago CM Maryam puts administration on high alert to cope with monsoon rains

Punjab CM directs Civil Defense, volunteers to be ready to tackle any emergency Directs Deputy Commissioners to fully cooperate with Punjab Disaster Management Authority LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Thursday directed the commissioners and deputy commissioners to remain alert in view of unusual monsoon rains. She directed the commissioners and deputy commissioners of […]

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57 m. ago Punjab govt, opposition reach consensus on assembly conduct; 26 MPAs to be reinstated

LAHORE: A negotiation committee formed to address the suspension of 26 opposition members from the Punjab Assembly has successfully reached a consensus after its third meeting on Thursday. Punjab’s provincial minister, Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman, confirmed the outcome to the media, stating that both the government and opposition had agreed on a code of conduct to […]

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4 h. ago NDMA warns of flood threat after 54 deaths in heavy rainfall

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported 54 new deaths and 227 injuries in rain-related incidents across Pakistan in the last 24 hours. Since June 26, heavy monsoon rains have caused 178 deaths, injured 491 people, damaged 678 homes, and killed 126 livestock. Punjab has been the hardest hit province with 103 fatalities, followed by […]

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6 h. ago Torrential rains claim 63 lives in Punjab — emergency declared

Heavy monsoon rains have caused massive flooding across Punjab, forcing the government to declare a rain emergency in several districts. In the last 24 hours, at least 63 people have died, and nearly 300 have been injured. The Punjab Disaster Management Authority confirmed fatalities in Lahore, Faisalabad, Okara, Pakpattan, and Sahiwal. Families of the deceased […]

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8 h. ago Public Grounds, Not for Sale as IHC blocks CDA’s Auction of sports grounds

ISLAMABAD – Capital Development Authority (CDA) has been barred from auctioning cricket and football grounds in federal capital as Islamabad

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10 h. ago Punjab cities to be revamped on Lahore’s pattern, says CM Maryam

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting to review progress on Lahore development programme and broader Punjab development

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10 h. ago Monsoon havoc in Punjab: 103 dead, hundreds injured in rains

Heavy monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across Punjab, causing massive destruction to life and property. According to a report by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), 103 people have died while 393 have been injured due to rain-related incidents this season. In the last 24 hours alone, 63 people lost their lives, and 290 others […]

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13 h. ago Lion cubs among 23 wild cats rescued in Punjab wildlife crackdown

An illegal network involved in the sale and purchase of big cats, including lions, tigers, and leopards, has dismantled by Punjab Wildlife Rangers. In a series of operations, authorities recovered 23 big cats, several of them hidden in private homes. Among the seized animals were multiple lion cubs, officials confirmed. In Lahore, Wildlife Rangers have […]

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13 h. ago Major relief for Elahi as LHC suspends NAB’s decision in graft case

The Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench has granted major relief to former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi by suspending a decision made by the accountability court. The two-member bench, comprising Justice Shahram Sarwar and Justice Sajid Mehmood Sethi, issued a notice to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) while hearing Elahi’s writ petition. The bench […]

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14 h. ago SECP releases white paper on transitioning to new pension scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has published a White Paper following the National Workshop on Transitioning to a Defined Contribution (DC) Pension Scheme. The workshop convened senior representatives from federal and provincial governments, the insurance and pension fund industries, and international development partners to discuss the shift from Pakistan’s fiscally unsustainable Defined […]

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14 h. ago Minister vows to transform Gwadar into maritime, logistics hub

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has reiterated his dedication for developing Gwadar into a modern, integrated maritime and logistics center that supports national priorities and promotes the socio-economic development of the region. The minister shared his vision during a meeting with Gwadar Port Authority Chairman Noor ul Haque, who briefed him […]

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22 h. ago Ministries’ performance to be evaluated every two months following determination of key indicators: PM

Premier Shehbaz emphasizes enhancing ministries’ performance is ultimately about services delivery Expresses satisfaction over the stock market touching record levels this week, saying development reflected positive business sentiment Cabinet approves a 15pc increase in EOBI pension, effective from Jan 1, 2025   ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that the performance of ministries […]

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24 h. ago 189 Punjab cities will be beautified, developed on the model of Lahore: CM Maryam

Punjab CM reviews progress on Lahore Development Program (LDP) and Punjab Development Program LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz presided over a special meeting in which progress being made with regard to the Lahore Development Program (LDP) and Punjab Development Program (PDP) was reviewed. During the meeting, the Lahore Deputy Commissioner gave a detailed briefing […]

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25 h. ago President Xi addresses Central Urban Work Conference, listing priorities for urban development

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping laid out the overall requirements, key principles and priority tasks for urban work at a key conference held in Beijing from Monday to Tuesday. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered an important speech at the […]

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26 h. ago Punjab law amendment ensures full salaries for CM Punjab, other top officials during leave

ISLAMABAD: A recent law passed by the Punjab Assembly guarantees that the Chief Minister of Punjab, ministers, the speaker, and the deputy speaker will continue to receive their full salaries even while on leave. The claim, which circulated on social media, has been confirmed as true. The Punjab Public Representatives’ Law Amendment Act 2025, which […]

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27 h. ago LHC grants major relief to Parvez Elahi, suspends accountability court’s order

RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench on Wednesday granted significant relief to former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi by suspending a decision made by the accountability court in regard to the ongoing graft case against him. The two-member bench comprising Justice Shahram Sarwar and Justice Sajid Mehmood Sethi issued a notice to the […]

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27 h. ago Azma Bukhari calls out PTI founder over kids’ citizenship status

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari spoke at a press conference in Lahore, criticizing the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). She questioned why the PTI founder, whose children reportedly hold British citizenship, has not arranged Pakistani citizenship for them yet. Bukhari pointed out that his children can visit him anytime since they have British nationality. She […]

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30 h. ago New Punjab Law pays citizens to report Bribes, Tax Fraud; full details here

LAHORE – Authorities in Punjab are taking all-out measures to curb property tax evasion, and now a new legislation has

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33 h. ago Lahore turns into lakes, ponds as wet spell continues in Punjab

LAHORE – Heavy monsoon rains hit Lahore and parts of Punjab on Wednesday, bringing life to a standstill by causing

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