99 m. ago Update for Punjab Kisan Card holders on payment withdrawal from bank accounts

LAHORE – The Government of Punjab, under the Chief Minister’s Wheat Support Program, has successfully transferred financial assistance to eligible

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14 h. ago Heads roll as ‘shortage of humanity, sense of duty’ at DHQ hospital Pakpattan draws CM’s ire

Maryam Nawaz orders arrest of CO Health, MS DHQ hospital, besides dismissal of three lab technicians Listens to patients complaints about lack of care and medicine shortages despite availability PAKPATTAN/LAHORE: Outraged by what she witnessed and heard from the patients and their attendants, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Friday ordered the registration of a […]

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20 h. ago CM Maryam orders arrest over 20 child deaths at Pakpattan hospital

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz launched a surprise inspection of DHQ Hospital Pakpattan following the tragic deaths of 20 children between June 16 and 22. She held the Medical Superintendent, Dr. Adnan Ghaffar, and the Chief Health Officer criminally responsible for negligence, ordering their immediate arrest. During her visit, the CM heard complaints from distraught […]

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42 h. ago Punjab ministers to receive full pay during leave after new bill passed

LAHORE – After a major salary hike earlier this year, the Punjab Assembly has now approved a bill granting full salary as leave allowance to provincial ministers, the Speaker, and the Deputy Speaker. The Punjab Public Representatives Laws (Amendment) Bill 2025 was passed during a recent assembly session. It introduces key changes to the Punjab […]

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45 h. ago No salary cut on leave: Punjab ministers’ allowance increased

After recently increasing the salaries of Punjab’s ministers, the provincial government has also decided to raise their leave allowances. Now, ministers, the Speaker, and Deputy Speaker of the Punjab Assembly will receive their full salaries even when they are on leave. The Punjab Assembly passed the Punjab Public Representatives (Amendment) Bill 2025 in its latest […]

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63 h. ago Zero tolerance for hate, sectarianism incitement: Azma Bokhari

Minister urges clerics to use pulpits for guidance on positive social media use and promotion of peace and tolerance LAHORE: On the special directive of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari visited Toba Tek Singh to review security, law and order, and the facilities being provided to mourners during the […]

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3 d. ago No name change for Jinnah institute of cardiology, says Maryam Aurangzeb

Senior Punjab Minister Mariam Aurangzeb has strongly denied rumors about changing the name of the Jinnah Institute of Cardiology in Lahore. She clarified that no proposal is under consideration to rename the institute after Maryam Nawaz. The Punjab government has officially allocated funds for the hospital under its original name in the 2025-26 development budget, […]

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3 d. ago Nawaz Sharif Flyover opens for traffic, other projects await inauguration

RAWALPINDI: The Nawaz Sharif Flyover at Khawaja Corporation Chowk on Adiala Road has officially opened to public traffic, marking the completion of a significant infrastructure project. Although Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz had scheduled the official inauguration for June 30, the ceremony has been postponed. The flyover, constructed at a cost of Rs2.3 billion, is […]

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3 d. ago CM Maryam orders establishment of special control room to check fake news in Muharram

Punjab CM directs all possible steps should be taken to ensure peace and order during Ashura LAHORE: On the direction of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, special measures have been taken for the first time to monitor and prevent fake news for establishing law and order during Muharramul Haram. A new system has been […]

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4 d. ago Parliament is heart of democracy, true source of state power: CM

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has emphasized the pivotal role of the parliamentary system in democratic governance, calling it the “heart of democracy and the true source of power in the state.” In her message on International Day of Parliamentarism, the CM said that a parliament is not merely a law-making body, but a […]

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5 d. ago CM orders 24/7 operation of district emergency centres across Punjab

CM Maryam instructs all DCs, ACs, Rescue 1122 teams, and other relevant agencies to remain on high alert PDMA makes its helpline 1129 fully operational, allowing residents to access emergency assistance LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Sunday ordered immediate operationalization of District Emergency Operation Centres (DEOCs) across the province to effectively implement the […]

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5 d. ago Barrister Saif slams Punjab CM’s opportunism on Swat incident as Opposition demands KP CM’s resignation

ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Adviser on Information, Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, has strongly criticised Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for politicising the recent Swat incident, urging the provincial leadership to focus on genuine relief efforts rather than using sensitive matters for political advantage. Speaking to the media in Islamabad on Sunday, Barrister Saif accused the Punjab […]

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6 d. ago 24 districts in Punjab to receive electric buses on priority basis

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Saturday directed that 240 electric buses be provided to 24 districts of southern Punjab

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6 d. ago Tarar assails KP admin as 11 bodies recovered from Swat River

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Saturday slammed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for its failure to address the Swat River flash flood a day prior, as 11 bodies have been dredged from the waterway by rescuers. At least 19 people have been killed and six others injured in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid heavy rains and the consequent […]

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6 d. ago Culture of giving every new facility to big cities must be changed: CM

CM Maryam directs provide e-buses to South Punjab on priority, saying will develop remote areas on a par with urban centres Reviews progress on Faisalabad’s Orange Line and Red Line transport system, Gujranwala BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) project LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Saturday emphasized that the culture of giving every new facility […]

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6 d. ago KP cracks down on illegal riverbed hotels after Swat tragedy claims 11 lives

SWAT – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched a large-scale operation to demolish illegal hotels and buildings constructed along the Swat River, after a tragic incident claimed the lives of 11 tourists from Sialkot. Seventeen members of a family were swept away by a sudden rise in river water while picnicking near the riverbank. So […]

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6 d. ago CM Maryam slams delayed rescue after Swat tragedy, urges accountability

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over the tragic drowning incident in Swat that claimed the lives of several family members from Sialkot. She said the heartbreaking loss could have been avoided if timely rescue operations had been in place. In a condolence message to the grieving family, CM Maryam assured them […]

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6 d. ago Punjab minister criticizes KP govt over delayed rescue in Swat tragedy

LAHORE – Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari strongly criticized the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for failing to dispatch an air ambulance to rescue victims during the tragic Swat incident. She called the delayed response “deeply painful and avoidable.” Speaking to the media, Bukhari said that this was not the first such disaster in Swat, as similar […]

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7 d. ago CM announces ‘Apni Zamin, Apni Ghar Program’ for 19 districts

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif made important announcements and also explained the performance in her marathon address during the concluding budget session in the Punjab Assembly. She announced the launch of Apni Zamin, Apni Ghar Programme in 19 districts across Punjab. She announced to build 2400 model villages in Punjab. She announced to construct […]

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7 d. ago Punjab minister slams KP government after 13 tourists from one family drown in Swat river

LAHORE – Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari strongly criticized the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government on Friday after 13 members of a single tourist family drowned in the Swat River. She called the provincial response system a “complete failure.” Speaking to local media, Bukhari expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident and condemned the KP government’s […]

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