86 m. ago CM Maryam reviews damages in Chakwal, announces Rs1m compensation for victim families

On CM directives, July 30 deadline for stakeholders to clear sensitive ‘No Bird Zone,’ around Lahore airports LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Saturday visited Chakwal district to assess the flood situation and took an aerial view to get firsthand knowledge of damages caused by flood. The chief minister met the bereaved families who […]

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3 h. ago DHA Lahore, Lake City, LDA City Latest Plot File Rates – 2025 Update

ISLAMABAD – Plot files continue to remain in demand despite fraud in several housing schemes. The documents promising future land

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5 h. ago Punjab speaker rejects disqualification petitions for 26 MPAs

Talks between the government and opposition in the Punjab Assembly have succeeded, leading to a major breakthrough. Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmed Khan has rejected four separate reference requests seeking the disqualification of 26 opposition members. However, the ban on these members attending 15 sessions of the Assembly will remain in place. The references were […]

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18 h. ago Another cop embraces martyrdom during flood relief activities

Police Constable Haider Ali Hussain embraced martyrdom during relief work in Jhelum, body recovered after a day Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, paid rich tribute to the great sacrifice of Police Constable Haider Ali Hussain, who laid down his life in the line of duty while protecting the lives and property of […]

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22 h. ago Five members of Katcha gang surrender with 100 stolen cattle heads

Members of Bosan gang laid down weapons after week-long intense confrontation with Muzaffargarh Police: Spokesperson LAHORE: Punjab Police’s operations against Katcha criminals continued with full force and achieved a significant milestone in the operation carried out in the Katcha area of Muzaffargarh’s Alipur. According to the Punjab Police spokesperson, a notorious dacoit gang has surrendered […]

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24 h. ago Indian police criticized for viral meme involving Pakistani flag

The Punjab Police in India is facing widespread condemnation after its official X (formerly Twitter) account posted an AI-generated meme referencing the George Floyd incident to threaten those displaying a Pakistani flag. The image quickly went viral before being deleted. The controversial meme recreated the infamous scene of George Floyd’s killing by a Minneapolis police […]

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25 h. ago CM Maryam seeks quick drainage of rainwater, details of damage to infrastructure, crops

Punjab CM visits PDMA headquarters, directs line departments to get prepared in advance for next rain spell LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Friday directed that the process of rainwater drainage should be completed without any delay and the warning system should be further improved to inform the public about flood threats well […]

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25 h. ago Punjab declares flood emergency as heavy rains cause devastation

RAWALPINDI/LAHORE: Punjab declared a flood emergency on Thursday, as heavy monsoon rains triggered widespread flooding, particularly in Rawalpindi, resulting in at least 63 deaths. Army personnel were deployed to assist with rescue efforts in the affected areas. The province experienced its deadliest day of the current monsoon season, with continuous rainfall causing flash floods, particularly […]

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26 h. ago Pakistan faces worsening mental health crisis amid neurological deficit

KARACHI: Pakistan is grappling with a severe mental health crisis, with nearly 25 million people affected by various neurological and psychological disorders out of a population of 240 million. Alarmingly, the country has only around 400 neurologists to serve this large population, highlighting a critical gap in care. These statistics were shared during a neurological […]

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28 h. ago Five dacoits killed in police encounters across Punjab, CCD takes action

SIALKOT: Five notorious dacoits were shot dead in four separate police encounters across Punjab in the cities of Lahore, Okara, Sialkot, and Chiniot, according to reports. The encounters occurred as Crime Control Department (CCD) teams engaged in operations to apprehend suspected criminals. The first encounter took place in Lahore’s Nawankot area, where an accused dacoit, […]

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31 h. ago Punjab Assembly speaker drops references against opposition members

Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, has decided to withdraw references filed against opposition members. The decision marks a major step toward restoring harmony in the house. According to sources, on the speaker’s instructions, assembly officials have drafted a plan to suspend all government-backed reference requests submitted against opposition lawmakers. This move […]

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33 h. ago Punjab, Bangladesh vow stronger trade and agriculture partnership

LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif held a productive meeting with Bangladesh High Commissioner Iqbal Hussain Khan on Friday to strengthen ties in trade, agriculture, and industry. Both sides agreed to boost cooperation in these key areas to benefit their economies and promote mutual growth. During the meeting, Maryam Nawaz emphasized that Pakistan […]

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35 h. ago Punjab issues 132,000 driving licenses in two week [Check Fee Update]

LAHORE – The Punjab traffic authorities have released a comprehensive performance report covering the last two weeks, highlighting significant progress

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37 h. ago NAB announces crackdown on fraudulent public land allotments

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has announced a nationwide crackdown against fraudulent allotments of public land in partnership with provincial governments. NAB Chairman Lt. Gen. (R) Nazir Ahmed revealed this during a cheque distribution ceremony held at NAB Lahore on Thursday. The operation aims to hold accountable those involved in illegal housing schemes and protect […]

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45 h. ago 63 killed as record 427mm rainfall batters Pindi division; more rain predicted

Punjab declares state of emergency in several districts along with imposition of Section 144 Flood triggered by cloudburst causes a breach in Chakwal dam, prompting mass evacuation of population Army helicopter airlift stranded people from flood-affected areas Pindi DC declares a one-day holiday, advising residents to stay indoors unless necessary Punjab mobilises all relevant departments […]

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49 h. 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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49 h. 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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50 h. 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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51 h. ago State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign reserves rise by $23 million

KARACHI – Pakistan’s liquid foreign reserves stood at $19,957.1 million as of July 11, 2025. According to the data released

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53 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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