6 h. ago TLP leadership from central Punjab, Lahore severs ties with banned party

Ticket holders and office bearers of the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) from central Punjab and Lahore on Tuesday announced that they were severing ties with the now-banned organisation, stating that they were “standing with the state”. On Friday, all election ticket holders of the TLP from south Punjab announced that they had left the party, accusing […]

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3 d. ago Special wards to be set up for Sikh pilgrims in Lahore, Faisalabad hospitals

Punjab Health Minister and Chairman Cabinet Committee on Law and Order Khawaja Salman Rafique has announced that special wards will be established in hospitals in Lahore and Faisalabad to facilitate Sikh pilgrims arriving for the birthday celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji. He made this announcement while chairing a joint meeting with Punjab Minister […]

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3 d. ago Maryam Nawaz launches ordinance to end land grabbing in Punjab

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced decisive measures against land grabbing, declaring that “no one will now snatch anyone’s land in Punjab,” as the state will protect every citizen’s property rights like a mother safeguards her children. Chairing a high-level meeting, Maryam Nawaz approved the Punjab Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property Ordinance […]

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4 d. ago CM Maryam unveils landmark ordinance to protect landowners, end land grabbing

Punjab approves Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property Ordinance 2025 Punjab CM vows no one will now snatch anyone’s land in Punjab, saying DRCs to decide property cases within 90 days LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Thursday announced a landmark step to protect citizens’ property rights, declaring that “no one will now snatch […]

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4 d. ago Punjab approves ordinance to end land grabbing disputes within 90 days

LAHORE – The Punjab government on Friday approved the Punjab Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property Ordinance 2025, introducing a fast-track mechanism to curb land grabbing and unlawful possession of public property across the province. Chairing a high-level meeting on public ownership issues, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced that land dispute cases in Punjab […]

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6 d. ago Punjab to launch smart traffic monitoring center for Lahore ring road

The Punjab government has announced plans to establish a state-of-the-art Command and Control Center to monitor traffic movement on the Lahore Ring Road, aiming to enhance road safety, prevent violations, and ensure smoother traffic flow. The decision was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Provincial Minister for Construction and Communications Malik Saheb Ahmed Bharth, […]

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6 d. ago Winter holiday dates for schools in Punjab for current academic year announced – Check details here

Schools across the country will observe their winter holidays from Thursday, December 25, 2025, to Friday, January 9, 2026, according to the official academic calendar. During this break, there will be no classes or academic activities. The school year will resume on Monday, January 12, 2026, with all regular classes starting as scheduled. Students and […]

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7 d. ago Lahore’s toxic smog sparks outrage: Why are private schools ignored in new timing rules?

LAHORE: The disparity in school timing adjustments between public and private institutions in Lahore amid the ongoing hazardous smog situation has raised significant concerns among parents and educators. As of October 28, 2025, Lahore’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stands at 206, categorizing the air quality as “very unhealthy” according to global standards. This level of […]

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7 d. ago Punjab to impound vehicles without green stickers from november 15

The Punjab government has announced a province-wide ban on vehicles without green stickers starting November 15, in a decisive move to combat growing air pollution levels. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched an aggressive campaign to ensure that every vehicle on the road meets environmental standards. Officials have emphasized that this step is part […]

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8 d. ago Punjab CM announces monthly stipends for imams of 65,000 mosques

In a landmark decision, Punjab chief minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed the authorities concerned to introduce a monthly stipend for ‘imams’ of 65,000 mosque across the province, being the first initiative of its kind in Pakistan’s history. She said while presiding over the fifth consecutive meeting on law and order that mosque imams are highly […]

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9 d. ago Punjab announces new school timings as smog situation worsens

LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced new school timings starting Monday as smog continues to intensify across the province. Daily sessions will now begin at 8:45am, the government said in a statement. Lahore has remained the world’s most polluted city for the past three days, with air quality dropping to hazardous levels. The thick blanket […]

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1 week ago Federal decision on TLP ban expected today, says Azma Bokhari

Punjab Information Minister Azma Zahid Bokhari announced that the federal government will decide today whether to ban Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, she said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would chair a cabinet meeting where the group’s fate would be finalized. Bokhari added that 3,600 local and foreign financiers of the […]

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2 w. ago Court to indict Elahi in illegal recruitment case on November 6

An anti-corruption court of Lahore announced to indict former Punjab Chief Minister Caudhary Pervez Elahi in an illegal appointments case on November 6. During the hearing of the case, Judge Javed Iqbal Warraich ordered lawyers representing Chaudhary Pervez Elahi and other co-accused to submit their arguments on their acquittal pleas. The prosecutor also objected to […]

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2 w. ago Punjab announces major changes for Basant celebration revival

The Punjab government is taking significant steps toward bringing back Basant celebrations, making important amendments to the Punjab Prohibition of Kite Flying Ordinance, 2001. The updated regulations now require all manufacturers, sellers, and kite-flying associations to register ahead of the festivities. The registration process includes fees of Rs. 25,000 for manufacturers, Rs. 15,000 for sellers, […]

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2 w. ago Punjab CM launches Rs 100 billion flood rehabilitation drive

Punjab chief minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced a historic package worth Rs 100 billion for rehabilitation of flood victims across Punjab. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of Flood Victims Rehabilitation Program, she said that free transport would also be provided to facilitate flood victims in accessing relief funds across Punjab. She emphasized that every […]

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2 w. ago CM Maryam launches Rs100bn flood rehabilitation drive in Punjab’s15 districts

LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced the formal launch of the rehabilitation phase for flood-affected families, emphasizing

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2 w. ago Punjab to Establish Special Unit to Boost Tax Collection and Transparency

LAHORE – The Punjab government has announced the creation of a special unit within the Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) aimed at enhancing tax collection, broadening the tax base, and ensuring transparency in revenue processes. The decision came during a high-level meeting on revenue collection, chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The new special unit […]

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2 w. ago Will Punjab end Saturday holidays for schools starting October 20?

LAHORE – The Punjab Department of School Education has prepared a new timetable for schools for the upcoming winter season.

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2 w. ago Punjab takes bold step: TLP banned over violent Gaza protests

The Punjab Cabinet has officially approved a ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) following a series of violent protests. Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari made the announcement during a press conference in Lahore. She confirmed that a summary recommending the ban has been sent to the federal government for final approval. Bokhari stressed that while religious […]

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2 w. ago Punjab winter school timings spark confusion among teachers and parents

ISLAMABAD: Confusion spread across Punjab’s education system on Thursday after contradictory announcements on winter school timings left students, teachers, and parents uncertain about the new schedule. Earlier on Wednesday, several district education authorities (DEAs) across Punjab issued notifications introducing revised winter timings for schools, specifying new reporting hours for both teachers and students. However, by […]

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