Islamabad, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif announced on Saturday that the government has decided to keep petroleum product prices unchanged in Pakistan, honouring a prior public commitment despite a further rise in global crude oil prices.Addressing the nation, PM Shehbaz said that ongoing regional tensions have placed the global economy under severe strain, with the…
By Muhammad Shahzad — Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Housing Minister Bilal Yasin chaired the 106th meeting of the PHATA Governing Body, where a 27-point agenda was discussed and the minutes of the previous two meetings were approved.During the meeting, officials reviewed the Chief Minister Punjab’s flagship programs: “Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar” and “Apni Zameen, Apna Ghar.”…
By Farzana Chaudhry — Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: More than 2.6 million people have availed iftar at Ramzan Nigehban Dastarkhwans across Punjab from the 1st to the 21st of Ramzan, according to a report released by the Food Safety and Consumer Protection Department.Secretary Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Dr. Kiran Khurshid, said that 423 Ramzan Nigehban Dastarkhwans…
By Dr Ansab Ali — Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab government has announced plans to expand the operational reach of the Punjab Counter Narcotics Force (CNF) with the establishment of 16 new district stations as part of its ongoing efforts to curb drug abuse in the province.The development was disclosed during a visit by Punjab Chief…
By Muhammad Shahzad — Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab Horticulture Authority (PHA) has directed district horticulture agencies to increase their own-source income and reduce reliance on government funding, a spokesperson said Thursday.Agencies have been instructed to submit consolidated proposals outlining potential revenue streams. Traditional avenues include outdoor commercial advertising through billboards, digital screens, and banners.At a…
By Dr Ansab Ali — Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Provincial Minister for Communications & Works, Malik Sohaib Ahmed Bharath, chaired a key meeting to review the ongoing beautification work on Ring Road. The meeting was attended by Secretary C&W Sohail Ashraf, Chairman Ring Road Authority, representatives of the Frontier Works Organization (FWO), and the Chief Engineer.During the…
By Farzana Chaudhry — Kasur, PakistanKASUR: A review meeting concerning the rental properties of the Municipal Committee (MC) was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Asif Raza, with participation from Assistant Commissioner Kasur Ghulam Fatima, Secretary RTA, and other concerned officers.During the meeting, officials provided a detailed briefing on shops, plazas, and other…
By Farzana Chaudhry — Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: On the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has announced a province-wide public awareness campaign against tax evasion. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by PRA Chairman Moazzam Iqbal Sipra.Under the initiative, the campaign will begin in educational institutions from…
By Muhammad Shahzad — Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Provincial Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal, Sohail Shaukat Butt, presided over a key meeting of the Social Welfare Department, during which detailed consultations were held regarding the Annual Development Programme (ADP) 2026–27. During the session, the minister approved the final draft of the ADP.Secretary Social Welfare Saira Umar…
By Farzana Chaudhry — Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Under the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, food items are being sold at subsidised rates across the province through Sahulat Bazaars, with a recent survey indicating high levels of public satisfaction regarding both prices and quality.According to a survey conducted by the Directorate General Monitoring and…
