Section 144 enforced in Punjab
- 27-Jul-2026
The Punjab Government has imposed Section 144 across the province, introducing a number of restrictions aimed at safeguarding public safety. According to the notification issued by the Punjab Home Department, the restrictions have been enforced under the Code of Criminal Procedure and will remain in effect for 60 days. Under the order, members of the […]
Section 144 extended, outdoor drone flying banned for 30 days
- 23-Jul-2026
The Punjab government has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province, maintaining a complete ban on flying drones in open-air spaces for another 30 days. According to the Home Department, the restriction has been extended due to security concerns and will remain in force across Punjab. However, limited drone use will be permitted […]
ZERO FEE schools started in Punjab
- 11-Jul-2026
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the Nawaz Sharif Centers of Eminence, a network of zero-fee public schools aimed at providing high-quality education to students across the province. Chairing a meeting to review the project’s progress, the chief minister was informed that more than 71,000 students have applied for admission to 65 […]
Govt announces Rs1 million interest-free loans for house repairs
- 04-Jul-2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved a new initiative to provide interest-free loans for the repair and rehabilitation of dilapidated houses under the “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar” programme. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Punjab Minister for Housing Bilal Yaseen, attended by the President of the Bank of Punjab, the Secretary Housing, […]
Punjab extends ban on drone flying for 30 days under section 144
- 29-Jun-2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province with a complete ban over flying drones will remain in place. Provincial Home Department has extended the restriction on outdoor drone operations for a period of 30 days. The government has imposed ban on flying drones owing to security concerns. However, […]
Punjab builds 52 underground water storage tanks: minister
- 17-Jun-2026
LAHORE: Provincial Local Govt minister has said that 52 underground water storage tanks have been built in 51 cities of Punjab, while 43 underground water storage tanks have been nearing to complete. Presiding over the Punjab Development Programme review session LG minister Zeeshan Rafique said that 41 kilometers of new drains have been under construction, […]
Punjab budget 2026-27: Check out complete proposals for next fiscal year
- 16-Jun-2026
LAHORE: Key proposals for Punjab budget 2026-27 have emerged ahead of its presentation, outlining a development-focused agenda centred on healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure and social welfare initiatives. According to budget 2026-27 proposals, the Punjab government has reduced the development budget from Rs1.45 trillion to Rs752 billion for the upcoming fiscal year. The Annual Development Programme […]
Punjab govt recommends increase in salaries, pensions in Budget 2026-27
- 15-Jun-2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government has recommended an increase in salaries and pensions in its budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, sources in the provincial finance ministry said on Monday. All preparations for the presentation of the provincial budget have been finalized, with Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman set to present the budget in the Punjab Assembly […]
AI voice, face cloning ban in This province of Pakistan
- 12-Jun-2026
LAHORE: In a landmark move against deepfakes and the misuse of artificial intelligence, the Punjab government has prepared new legislation aimed at protecting artists from unauthorized AI-generated voice and face cloning. The proposed law, titled the Punjab Performers’ Digital Identity and Artificial Intelligence Protection Act, 2026, seeks to safeguard the digital identities of artists and […]