Marka-e-Haq lessons to be included in school curriculum
- 13-May-2026
A consensus has been reached to include topics relating to patriotism and the Marka-e-Haq (Battle of Truth) in the educational curriculum. A meeting of the Information Steering Committee was held under the chairmanship of Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari. The meeting was attended by Information Secretary Tahir Raza Hamdani, the Additional Secretary Home, the Deputy […]
Summer vacation announced for schools
- 11-May-2026
The Punjab government has officially announced summer holidays for schools across the province from 22 May to 24 August. Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat shared the announcement through a post on social media, confirming the schedule for the extended summer break amid rising temperatures across the region. The decision applies to schools throughout Punjab […]
Public transport fares increased after petrol price hike
- 09-May-2026
LAHORE: Public transporters in Lahore have increased fares following the latest rise in petroleum prices. According to reports, public transport fares have been increased by 5 %, while goods transport and mini Mazda fares rose by 10 %. Passengers expressed concern over the increase, saying that transporters were charging arbitrary fares despite no official notification […]
Doctor’s four-day-old body found from hospital parking area
- 06-Apr-2026
LAHORE: The body of a doctor, identified as Dr Ahmad Latif, was discovered in his car in the parking area of Lahore Children’s Hospital, ARY News reported on Monday, citing authorities. According to details, Dr Latif was associated with the hospital’s haematology department. His vehicle had reportedly remained parked for four days without being checked […]
Outrage as Video Surfaces of Doctors 'Racing' During C-Section Operations
- 27-Mar-2026
LAHORE: Doctors at a government hospital have reportedly turned the operating theater into a “racing ground” for their surgical skills, putting patients’ lives at risk, ARY News reported. In a shocking incident at Lady Willingdon Hospital, Lahore, doctors allegedly competed to see who could complete a surgery the fastest. The medical staff turned two procedures […]
Lahore medical college: Police release initial findings into Fariha’s death
- 19-Feb-2026
Police have released an initial report into the death of a female student, Fariha, who jumped from the third floor of Fatima Jinnah Medical College in Lahore on Tuesday. According to a report by ARY News, the student allegedly jumped from the roof of the college hostel. Police said she sustained severe head injuries and […]
Basant Festival: Punjab puts 13 hospitals on high alert
- 03-Feb-2026
AHORE: The Punjab Health Department on Monday issued a high alert for 13 government hospitals ahead of the Basant festival, scheduled from February 6 to 8, ARY News reported. The Health Department has directed all concerned hospitals to ensure the presence of medical, nursing, and paramedical staff throughout the three-day festival. Furthermore, the department has […]
Schools reopen after winter break as new timings take effect
- 19-Jan-2026
All public and private schools across Punjab have reopened today, marking the resumption of academic activities after the winter holidays. The winter vacation in Punjab schools had commenced on 20 December, during which students were given a total of 30 days off. The provincial education authorities have rejected reports suggesting any further extension in the […]
Punjab formally announces one-week extension of winter vacations
- 10-Jan-2026
LAHORE: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat on Saturday announced a one-week extension of winter vacations in educational institutions across the province due to the ongoing cold weather and increasing concerns raised by parents and teachers. In a statement posted on X, the education minister said that due to the prolonged winter spell and extremely […]
Punjab education minister confirms winter vacations extension
- 10-Jan-2026
LAHORE: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat on Saturday confirmed that winter vacations in schools across the province are being extended due to the ongoing cold weather and increasing concerns raised by parents and teachers. Speaking to ARY News, the education minister said the decision to extend the winter break was taken in view of […]