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 […]
Muharram: Section 144 imposed in Punjab for 10 days
- 11-Jun-2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 across the province for 10 days from the first to 10th of Muharram ul Haram due to security concerns. “There will be no new events or modifications to existing mourning processions and gatherings,” Punjab Home Department said in a notification. Under the order, the display of weapons […]
How to get Rs. 15000 monthly stipend in Punjab
- 10-Jun-2026
LAHORE: The government of Punjab has launched the project titled ‘She Threads’, in line with the vision of the Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, with a budget allocation of Rs. 310 million. Officials said that the initiative is aiming to empower rural women through skills development and employment opportunities by providing professional training in […]
Budget 2026-27 Salary Raise Criteria Decided
- 09-Jun-2026
LAHORE: The government of Punjab has stated that salary increases for government employees in the upcoming 2026-27 budget will be aligned with the federal government’s decision. According to the details, the government of Punjab has finalized the features of the upcoming budget 2026-27, under which the size of the provincial budget is likely to be […]
Punjab moves to ease seminary registration rules under new bill
- 09-Jun-2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to ease the registration procedure for seminaries in the province, ARY News reported. A proposal has been included in the Societies Registration (Amendment) Bill 2026 presented in the Punjab Assembly, proposing exemption from fresh registration for seminaries already registered under the Federal Ministry of Education. Under the proposed amendment, […]
Punjab seeks military, rangers' deployment for Muharram security
- 08-Jun-2026
LAHORE: The government of Punjab on Monday sought deployment of army troops and rangers’ contingents to ensure security during the month of Muharram ul Haram. Provincial Home Department has written a letter to the Interior Ministry seeking deployment of the military troops and Rangers in Punjab under Article 245. A provincial spokesman has said that […]
Section 144 imposed around PAF airbases, airports
- 21-May-2026
The Punjab home department has enforced Section 144 in a 13-kilometer radius around Pakistan Air Force (PAF) bases and commercial airports across the province for 30 days, ARY News reported on Thursday. According to the notification, pigeon flying, use of laser lights, and throwing meat or other waste are strictly prohibited. Officials said these […]