PM Shehbaz, Nawaz 'discuss' country's political situation
- 23-Aug-2026
LAHORE: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif arrived at Jati Umra on Sunday and met with PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, ARY News reported on Sunday, citing sources. The meeting discussed the country’s political situation and other important matters. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif was also present during the meeting. Meanwhile, an important meeting of the […]
Salary date announcement made for THESE employees
- 20-Aug-2026
The government of Punjab has ordered companies working under the ‘Suthra Punjab program’ to ensure that workers are paid salaries before the 5th of every month, warning of strict action against those who fail to meet the deadline. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif issued the directive after reviewing the performance of the province’s sanitation operations. […]
Maryam Nawaz seeks plan to ensure clean drinking water access across Punjab
- 31-Jul-2026
Lahore: Following the successful implementation of the “Suthra Punjab” initiative, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has sought a comprehensive and foolproof plan to ensure the supply of clean drinking water to every household across the province. Chairing a key meeting of the Punjab Clean Water Authority, the chief minister directed officials to present a province-wide […]
Free Livestock Scheme: How to get free cattle, Here are details
- 22-Jul-2026
The government of Punjab has launched a free livestock scheme aiming to empower rural women financially. The Free Livestock Scheme, rolled out on the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, will initially cover 13 districts, where eligible women will receive free animals. Read more about Govt Schemes The first phase of the program will […]
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 […]