4 h. ago Punjab cabinet ratifies TLP Ban, approves major development projects

LAHORE – The Punjab cabinet on Wednesday officially ratified the ban on the proscribed Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz presided over the meeting, approving the ratification following federal government action last month. The TLP was proscribed after violent clashes in Muridke left eight people, including a policeman, dead and over 1,600 injured. The […]

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16 h. ago Punjab Cabinet ratifies ban on TLP, approves major development, agriculture and transport initiatives

CM Maryam Nawaz chairs meeting, turns down proposal to increase electric bus fares in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Multan 60pc subsidy approved under new high-tech mechanization program; Rs100b disbursed through Kisan Cards Gujranwala Mass Transit Authority, Air Punjab, and Lahore–Rawalpindi High-Speed Rail get cabinet nod New hospitals, cardiac labs, and the University of Hafizabad cleared for […]

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4 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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5 d. ago Pakistan strikes $1 billion offshore oil, gas deal after decades

  Pakistan has made a historic achievement in its energy sector, securing a major offshore oil and gas exploration deal for the first time in 20 years. The development marks a major stride toward energy independence and aligns with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision for long-term resource sustainability and economic revival. Officials described the move […]

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8 d. ago Nine NCCIA officers face bribery charges in Ducky Bhai case scandal

In a major development, the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle Lahore has registered a case against nine officers of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) for allegedly misusing their authority and accepting bribes. The case stems from a complaint filed by Aroob Jatoi, the wife of YouTuber Saadur Rehman—popularly known as Ducky Bhai—who […]

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9 d. ago Turkey intensifies crackdown as court orders Imamoglu’s arrest for Espionage

In a major political development, a Turkish court has issued a fresh arrest order for Istanbul’s jailed mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, on charges of “political espionage.” Imamoglu, a key rival of President Tayyip Erdogan, has already been in prison since March on separate corruption charges. The court’s latest ruling accuses him of engaging in espionage activities […]

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1 week ago Cabinet body on law reviews steps taken to evacuate illegal Afghans

Punjab Health Minister and Chairman Cabinet Committee on Law and Order Khawaja Salman Rafique has said that elements promoting extremism on social media are being dealt with an iron hand. He expressed these views while chairing the 39th meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Law and Order held at the Punjab Home Department on Friday. […]

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1 week ago Interior ministry notifies ban on TLP following federal cabinet’s approval

Notification issued under Section 11B of Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, states it has ‘reasonable grounds’ to link TLP with terrorism Party included in list of banned outfits after Cabinet, chaired by PM Shehbaz, unanimously approved summary Punjab govt proposed ban after violent nationwide demonstrations, accusing party of reneging on 2021 pledge to abandon violent tactics ISLAMABAD: […]

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1 week ago Cabinet greenlights ban on TLP under ATA on Punjab’s recommendation

Federal Cabinet chaired by PM Shehbaz Sharif approves Interior Ministry’s summary following Punjab’s request Summary accused TLP of repeated violence, attacks on police, and property damage Adviser to PM Sanaullah claims ban not political, aimed at ‘purging it of anti-state and terrorist elements’ Azma Bokhari reveals 3,800 financiers linked to TLP identified and funding channels […]

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1 week ago CDA revises building fees, removes height limits in Islamabad

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced a major revision in its building construction fee structure, marking the first update since 2017. The move comes amid rising property values across Islamabad, as the authority aims to regulate urban expansion and generate higher revenue. Property owners and developers will now pay increased charges based on the […]

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2 w. ago Imperial College London campus to be built in NSIT City Lahore

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a special meeting to review the progress of major development projects, including the Central Business District (CBD), Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA), and Nawaz Sharif IT City, here on Saturday. The chief minister announced that the foundation stone of the Imperial College London campus would be laid in […]

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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 UoG Syndicate Approves 27 New Buses and Major Reforms at 52nd Meeting

GUJRAT: The University of Gujrat (UoG) Syndicate, during its 52nd meeting held at the Hafiz Hayat Campus on Thursday, approved major initiatives to enhance student services, academic performance, and institutional development. A key highlight was the approval of 27 new buses to expand the university’s transport fleet, improving travel facilities for students. Vice Chancellor Prof. […]

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3 w. ago Over 95,000 Families Benefit from ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ Scheme in Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab government’s ambitious “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar” housing programme has provided loans to over 95,000 families across the province to help them construct their own homes, marking a major milestone in the government’s social welfare and development agenda. The progress was reviewed during a meeting chaired by Secretary Housing Noor-ul-Amin Mengal, where Program […]

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3 w. ago Federal board launches modern curriculum for matric, intermediate

The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has officially replaced its old syllabus with the newly developed Curriculum 2024, marking a major step toward modernizing Pakistan’s education system. The updated framework is designed to improve learning standards and align with global academic requirements. According to the board, the new syllabus takes effect immediately […]

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3 w. ago Rana Muhammad Iqbal and Mansha Ullah Butt to join Punjab cabinet

LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved a fresh expansion of the provincial cabinet, paving the way for former Punjab Assembly Speaker Rana Muhammad Iqbal and senior PML-N leader Mansha Ullah Butt to take oath as ministers today. The ceremony is scheduled for 4pm at the Governor House in Lahore, where the new ministers will be […]

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4 w. ago KSB to establish major factory in Pakistan, Germany’s largest FDI

ISLAMABAD – In a major development for Pakistan’s industrial sector, Germany’s leading engineering and manufacturing company KSB has announced plans

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4 w. ago KSB to establish manufacturing plant in Pakistan, Germany’s largest FDI

ISLAMABAD – In a major development for Pakistan’s industrial sector, Germany’s leading engineering and manufacturing company KSB has announced plans

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4 w. ago 1,100 electric buses to become operational in Punjab by December

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced the induction of 400 additional electric buses next year, while 1,100 buses will be operational under Phase-I by December. She was addressing the inauguration ceremony of the Electric Bus Project in Pakpattan Sharif, where she made a series of announcements aimed at transforming public transport, agriculture, and rural […]

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4 w. ago Chinese investors offer to fund Sindh’s development projects

Chinese investors have expressed keen interest in partnering with the Sindh government to boost the province’s development initiatives, including major infrastructure and urban improvement projects across Karachi and other regions. During a meeting with Sindh Minister for Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, the Chinese delegation discussed opportunities for joint ventures aimed at accelerating growth […]

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