35 h. ago New Hospital Timings announced in Punjab to streamline healthcare services

LAHORE – Authorities in Punjab announced new timings for government hospitals as major cities witness an influx of patients in

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59 h. ago Punjab witnesses 1,284 road traffic accidents in 24 hours, 16 fatalities reported

LAHORE: The Emergency Services Department (ESD) responded to 1284 road traffic crashes (RTCs) across all 37 districts of Punjab in the last 24 hours, leading to 16 fatalities and 1496 injuries. Among the injured, 639 individuals with serious injuries were transported to hospitals, while 857 others with minor injuries received on-site treatment from Rescue Medical […]

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63 h. ago Pakistan’s donkey population hits record 4.9 million in 2024

According to the Agricultural Census Report 2024, Pakistan’s donkey population has climbed to a record 4.9 million, showing a steady increase compared to previous years, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel. Punjab leads by a wide margin, with over 2.4 million donkeys, accounting for almost half of the country’s total. Sindh ranks second with 1.081 million donkeys, […]

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4 d. ago 2000 internships for Punjab graduates with Rs60,000/month stipend [Details inside]

LAHORE – The Punjab government has unveiled an internship program for agriculture graduates as part of its efforts to empower

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6 d. ago Imran urges nationwide strike for ‘achieving true freedom’ on August 14: Aleema

PTI founder satisfied with recent protests, especially in KP and Punjab, comparing current repression to even more severe than past dictators Declares no new candidates would be nominated to replace PTI leaders who were disqualified Reiterates opposition to operations in KP, emphasizing actions against their own people only fuel resentment, Aleema states Urges PTI leaders […]

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7 d. ago Family, leaders barred from meeting Imran as PTI marks 2nd year of incarceration

PTI claims its lawmakers, over 300 workers arrested, especially in Lahore, massive rallies across Punjab Achakzai, Salman Akram Raja, Latif Khosa and Shandana Gulzar along with Aleema Khan stopped from moving towards Adiala Jail Protest rallies also taken out in KP, Sindh and Balochistan with party claims huge public participation ISLAMABAD/LAHORE/PESHAWAR: Several senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf […]

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7 d. ago Punjab CCD seeks hefty fund of billions for crackdown on dacoit gangs

LAHORE: With law and order rapidly deteriorating in the Kacha region, the Punjab government has tasked the Counter-Criminal Directorate (CCD) with launching a comprehensive operation against dacoit gangs operating in the districts of Rajanpur, Muzaffargarh, and Rahim Yar Khan. In response to the escalating situation, the CCD has requested a substantial Rs2.59 billion in funds […]

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8 d. ago Punjab Police observes Martyrs Day with great devotion and fervor across the province

LAHORE: On the occasion of Police Martyrs Day, a dignified ceremony was held at Alhamra Hall to pay tribute to the eternal sacrifices of police martyrs. Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman and IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar were the chief guests. The event was attended by CCPO Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana, Additional IGs, DIGs, SSPs, […]

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8 d. ago Punjab consumers face rising prices on food despite controls

Consumers in Punjab continue to struggle with rising prices on perishable food items, including vegetables, poultry, and fruits. Despite government efforts to fix rates and control prices, many markets charge significantly higher amounts. For example, the government set the price of live chicken between Rs374 and Rs388 per kilogram, but consumers reported paying up to […]

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3 w. ago Maryam Nawaz, deputy speaker discuss Punjab’s political, development goals

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met with Punjab Assembly Deputy Speaker Malik Zaheer Iqbal Channar on Monday to review the province’s political situation and development projects. Their discussion focused on ongoing welfare initiatives and the need to strengthen basic services in South Punjab, with both leaders emphasizing inclusive progress across the region. The deputy […]

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3 w. ago Relief operations underway as Pakistan rain death toll nears 200

Authorities were conducting relief operations in several areas across Pakistan after this week’s torrential rains appeared to largely subside, with the death toll from rain-related incidents nearing 200 since late June. Pakistan’s most populous Punjab province has been the hardest hit with 114 deaths, followed by 40 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), 21 in Sindh, 16 […]

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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4 w. ago Parliamentarians’ unity at Lahore meeting positive step for PTI, encouraging for Punjab: Aleema

PTI founder’s sister says Punjab had witnessed significant injustices over the past two years and this meeting should be appreciated in this context   LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Aleema Khan on Monday welcomed the gathering of PTI parliamentarians in Lahore and called it a positive step for the party, saying the Lahore meeting was […]

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4 w. ago PA speaker praises CM Maryam for launching PERA to help public

Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan praised Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif for her strong leadership and people-focused policies, especially the launch of the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA). The speaker met with the CM in Lahore to discuss the political and administrative situation of the province. During the meeting, Speaker Khan lauded […]

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