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 […]
Punjab govt finalises market timings plan: sources
- 06-Apr-2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government has rejected a proposal to close markets at 8pm, opting instead to allow businesses to remain open until 10pm across the province, ARY News reported citing sources. According to Punjab government officials, the recommendations presented to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz were not approved, as authorities decided against imposing further economic pressure […]
Punjab government extends Section 144
- 27-Mar-2026
The Punjab government has extended Section 144 across the province for 30 days, banning public gatherings, rallies and demonstrations, according to an official notification issued by the Punjab Home Department. The notification stated that the restrictions have been enforced due to terrorism threats and concerns about the law and order. According to the spokesperson, the […]
Punjab approves High Security Zones Bill 2026
- 11-Mar-2026
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly’s Standing Committee on Home Affairs has approved the High Security Zones Establishment Bill 2026, granting the government the authority to designate certain areas as high-security zones to ensure public safety and maintain law and order. The High Security Zones Establishment Bill 2026, passed during a committee meeting in Lahore, empowers the […]
Over 1.9 million registered for Punjab’s ‘Apni Chat, Apna Ghar’ scheme
- 11-Mar-2026
The number of individuals registered under Punjab’s flagship housing initiative, ‘Apni Chat, Apna Ghar’, has surpassed 1.9 million, according to officials from the Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency. More than 1.135 million applications have been received to date. During a detailed briefing with Bilal Yasin, DG PHATA Skandar Zeeshan outlined the scheme’s progress. So […]
Punjab govt to transform CCD into premier investigation agency
- 10-Mar-2026
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a major overhaul of the Crime Control Department (CCD), upgrading it into a premier investigation agency to strengthen crime prevention and improve public trust. The government announced that the CCD’s mandate will be significantly expanded, following the model of the world’s top five crime control agencies. […]
Punjab suspends official fuel allowances for ministers, cuts 50% for senior govt officers
- 09-Mar-2026
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a series of extraordinary measures to address economic pressures caused by the ongoing fuel crisis and regional instability. The steps aim to conserve resources, ensure essential services continue, and protect the public from the crisis’s impact. Fuel restrictions for officials The provincial government has suspended official fuel […]
Section 144 restrictions in Punjab extended for 7 days
- 08-Mar-2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government has extended Section 144 across the province for seven days, banning public gatherings, rallies and demonstrations, according to an official notification issued by the Punjab Home Department. The notification stated that the restrictions have been enforced due to terrorism threats and concerns about the law and order. According to intelligence reports […]
Punjab government may face rising costs after VIP jet purchase, sources say
- 04-Mar-2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government is likely to see an increase in expenses following the acquisition of a new VIP aircraft, Gulfstream G500, sources told ARY News. According to sources, a summary reportedly seeking an additional Rs 861.5 million for VIP flight operations has been prepared. Sources also said a supplementary grant may be approved to […]
Punjab imposes Section 144 across province
- 01-Mar-2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 across the province, banning public gatherings, rallies and demonstrations for seven days, according to an official notification issued by the Punjab Home Department. The notification stated that the restrictions have been enforced due to possible terrorism threats and concerns about maintaining law and order. According to intelligence […]