No school classes in buildings with hazardous structures
- 10-Jul-2026
Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has announced measures to address the condition of unsafe government school buildings across the province, saying classes will not be conducted in schools with hazardous structures. The decision follows after roof of a tuition centre collapse claimed lives of at least 14 students in Lahore’s Kahna. According to officials, […]
Restaurants, marriage halls, farm houses to be monitored for tax-theft
- 23-Jun-2026
LAHORE: The government of Punjab has planned to take numerous measures to make tax collection more efficient, aiming to tackle tax evasion, including enhanced monitoring of businesses such as wedding halls and farmhouses, and major restaurant chains. Chairing a meeting on provincial revenue collection, Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, directed authorities to strengthen […]
Punjab cabinet approves budget 2026-27
- 16-Jun-2026
LAHORE: The Punjab cabinet has approved the provincial budget 2026-27 during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Lahore on Tuesday, ARY News reported. Addressing the cabinet session in Lahore, the chief minister said that the government had previously presented a “pro-people” budget and was once again striving to deliver a financial […]
Punjab govt hands over honour killing cases to CCD
- 22-May-2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has decided to assign all honour killing cases across the province to the Crime Control Department (CCD). According to sources, every incident of murder committed in the name of honour will now be investigated by the CCD. Previously, the department was primarily handling cases […]
Basant 2026 ceremonies cancelled following Tarlai mosque attack
- 06-Feb-2026
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has cancelled all ceremonies related to Basant following the tragic suicide blast at a mosque in Tarlai, which martyred 31 people, ARY News reported. The Chief Minister also took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce the cancellation of a mega show previously scheduled at Liberty Square. In her […]
Basant festival returns to Lahore after 25 years under strict SOPs
- 06-Feb-2026
LAHORE: People in Lahore are celebrating the vibrant colours of Basant 2026 under strict SOPs as the three-day festival officially began at midnight. The event is being celebrated officially after 25 years. Punjab’s Information Minister Azma Bukhari formally inaugurated the Basant celebrations by flying a kite at 12am. The skies over Lahore were soon […]
Cancer, heart patients to get free treatment in THIS Pakistan province
- 09-Dec-2025
The Punjab government has announced free treatment for patients suffering from cancer and cardiac diseases across the province, a major relief initiative for those unable to bear the high cost of care. The provincial government will cover the full expenses of cancer treatment and cardiac surgeries, and will issue a special card to eligible patients. […]
Pakistan Floods 2025: LIVE Updates
- 28-Sep-2025
LAHORE- SEPTEMBER 2025: Pakistan is facing a catastrophic flood crisis in 2025, driven by relentless monsoon rains, flash floods, and glacial lake outbursts, claiming over 800 lives and affecting more than 1.2 million people across multiple provinces. The floods have devastated communities, destroyed infrastructure, and deepened economic challenges, with losses potentially reaching $50 billion. LIVE […]
Iranian President lands in Pakistan on two day official visit
- 02-Aug-2025
ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Pakistan on two two-day state visit, ARY News reported. On arrival, the Iranian president was received by PML-N President Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Iran’s President paid a visit to the mausoleum of Allama Iqbal in the historic city. He arrived in Islamabad […]
Expired cardiac stents inserted in patients at PIC: Report
- 13-Apr-2025
LAHORE: A shocking revelation has emerged from the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC), where expired cardiac stents were inserted into patients at PIC, ARY News reported citing Auditor General’s report. According to Auditor General’s report, 22 patients received fully expired stents, while nine others were implanted with stents that retained only 3% of their shelf […]