SC dismisses plea seeking transfer of May 9 cases
- 11-Apr-2025
ISLAMABAD: In a detailed four‐page written verdict, the Supreme Court has rejected the Punjab government’s request to transfer cases related to the May 9 incidents, ARY News reported. The apex court’s decision emphasises that protecting judicial officers from administrative interference is a constitutional duty, thereby dismissing the petition as lacking sufficient merit. In its ruling, […]
CM Maryam backs ‘private sector wheat procurement’ policy
- 07-Apr-2025
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting on wheat procurement policy to assess the pre-harvest wheat production situation. She lauded the farmers of Punjab for achieving record-breaking wheat production and extended heartfelt appreciation for their dedication. The meeting highlighted the Punjab government’s initiative of distributing 1,000 tractors free of cost to […]
CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif Directs to Establish First of Its Kind ‘Sahulat-on-the-Go Bazaars’ Across Punjab
- 03-Apr-2025
Lahore, 03 April 2025: The first and unique ‘Sahulat-on-the-Go bazaars’ of its kind will be established in Punjab. Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has given in-principle approval to establish ‘Sahulat-on-the-Go bazaars’ project. The Chief Minister chaired a special meeting in which a briefing about ‘Sahulat-on-the-Go bazaars’ project. She sought a plan for establishing ‘Sahulat-on-the-Go […]
CM Punjab Laptop Scheme: Major update for students to get modern laptops
- 20-Mar-2025
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced the last day for students to register for a chance to get free modern laptops under the CM Punjab Laptop Scheme, ARY News reported on Thursday. According to the Provincial Minister for Education Rana Sikandar Hayat, today (March 20) marks the final chance for BS program students to register […]
Punjab Govt sets speed limit for motorcycles
- 31-Jan-2025
LAHORE: The Punjab government has imposed a Sixty Kilometer Per Hour speed limit for motorcycles across the province, ARY News reported. According to a notification issued by the Transport Department, the new speed limit is now in effect, and violations will result in fines or legal action. The decision aims to enhance road safety and […]
CM Maryam gives deadline for encroachment elimination across Punjab
- 18-Dec-2024
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Maryam Nawaz gave a one-week deadline for the elimination of encroachments across the province on Wednesday, saying that the recurrence of encroachments would be tantamount to administrative failure. According to a press statement, CM Maryam presided over a special meeting to review the “KPIs” of the Sargodha Division. The […]
Barbecue SOPs in Lahore during smog lockdown revised
- 07-Nov-2024
LAHORE: The Punjab government has made a decision to put into action revised Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at controlling emissions from outdoor cooking stations and barbecue grills, as the average Air Quality Index in Lahore has exceeded hazardous levels. On Wednesday, Lahore recorded an average AQI of 596. An AQI reading between 400 and […]
Good news for motorcyclists as govt announces major relief
- 02-Sep-2024
LAHORE: Punjab government on Monday announced major relief for motorcycle license applicants in the province, ARY News reported. According to CTO Lahore Amara Athar, motorcyclists will no longer need to wait for a learner’s permit to obtain a license. She stated that the 42-day waiting period for a limited-duration motorbike license has been eliminated. Now, […]
Governor Tessori seeks Punjab like relief for residents inSindh
- 18-Aug-2024
KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori has called for the same relief in electricity bills for Sindh residents as recently announced in Punjab. He demanded a reduction of Rs14 per unit in electricity bills. Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, Governor Tessori highlighted the Punjab government’s initiative, which slashed electricity prices by Rs14 per unit […]
DISCOs ‘asked’ to provide estimate for electricity relief in Punjab
- 18-Aug-2024
LAHORE: The Punjab government has directed five distribution companies (DISCOs) to provide estimates for electricity relief to consumers in the province, ARY News reported citing sources. According to sources, the government has decided to provide a 14 rupee per unit subsidy to electricity consumers in Punjab. Sources said that the Punjab government has asked the […]