Punjab to issue Juvenile Driving Permit to under-18 youth
- 17-Jun-2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to issue Juvenile Driving Permit to the youth aged between 16 to 18 years. Traffic Police department will issue the motorcycle driving permit to the youth between 16 to 18 years, the traffic police department spokesperson said. “The youth will be eligible to drive only a motorcycle of up […]
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 raises vehicle token tax, revises sales tax rates in major reform
- 17-Jun-2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced a wide-ranging tax reform package, including a major increase in vehicle token tax after 20 years, along with revisions in sales tax rates and enforcement measures across multiple sectors, ARY News reported. According to official details, the token tax on commercial and large vehicles above 1,000cc has been increased, […]
Punjab introduces AI-powered Liquid Tree for carbon capture and cleaner air
- 14-Jun-2026
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reaffirmed her commitment to making Punjab an environmentally friendly province, announcing another landmark development with the introduction of Pakistan’s first Environment Protection Agency (EPA)-certified “Liquid Tree”. According to the Chief Minister, this is the first technology to receive certification from the Punjab EPA since 1987. Designed as […]
New market timings announced in Punjab
- 11-Jun-2026
The Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA) has issued a notification introducing new market closing times across Punjab. According to the new timings, shops, market, shopping malls, bazaars, and department stores will be required to close by 9:00 PM. Businesses selling daily essential items, including bakeries, grocery stores, and general stores, will be allowed to […]
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 […]
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 issues over 832,000 Kissan Cards to farmers
- 03-Jun-2026
LAHORE: More than 832,000 farmers have been issued Kissan Cards in Punjab under the provincial government’s agricultural support programme. Farmers have collectively utilised agricultural loans worth Rs25.4 billion through the Kissan Card facility. During the wheat cultivation season, farmers purchased agricultural inputs worth over Rs100 billion. Of the total recoverable amount of Rs67 billion from […]
Punjab restores old market timing rules
- 01-Jun-2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced the restoration of old business timings across the province, under which all markets and shops will be required to close at 8:00 pm from tomorrow. According to official details, the temporary relaxation in trading hours granted under the government’s austerity drive has come to an end. A notification issued on […]
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 […]