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By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Following directives from Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, a special team has been constituted to strictly monitor ongoing development projects and enforce safety protocols under the Chief Minister Punjab Development Program. Safety and Monitoring Officers have been deployed in nine districts to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.A…

By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Following the directives of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the Punjab government has released Rs20 billion to ensure the uninterrupted continuation of home construction under the “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar” program. The initiative aims to provide deserving families with their own homes, reinforcing the government’s commitment to housing for all.According…

By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: A 15-member delegation of the First Senior Management Course from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Services Academy visited the Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) for a study tour to gain insights into departmental operations and reform initiatives.The delegation was briefed by PRA Chairman Moazzam Iqbal Sipra, who emphasized the importance of…

By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: In a major step toward enhancing transparency and digital governance, the Excise & Taxation Department of Punjab has formally launched the PAK-ID App to facilitate biometric verification of vehicles through a fully online system.The app has been developed in collaboration with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)…

By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Secretary Food Safety and Consumer Protection Dr Kiran Khurshid has announced that a large-scale crackdown against profiteers and hoarders is underway across Punjab ahead of the holy month of Ramazan.In a statement, she said that over the past four days, price control magistrates conducted raids at more than 391,000…

By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Provincial Minister for Law Punjab Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan attended the annual Founder’s Day 2026 ceremony at Chand Bagh School, Sheikhupura, as the chief guest, lauding the institution’s academic excellence and its role in nurturing future leaders.The ceremony was attended by Squadron Leader (R) Muhammad Abdul Naeem Khan, Principal…

By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Provincial Minister for Energy Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar said providing affordable, high-quality and uninterrupted electricity remains the core agenda of the Government of Punjab, as the department reviewed the Annual Development Programme (ADP) 2025–26 in detail.Chairing a high-level meeting at the Energy Department, the minister said Chief Minister…

By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The 3rd Chief of Army Staff National Inter-Club Hockey Championship 2026 has entered its final phase, with the national-level competitions set to commence in Lahore.The championship is being held in four phases. The first three stages — conducted from January 4 to February 15, 2026 — were successfully completed…

By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanDEPALPUR: Authorities in Depalpur have taken action against agents accused of illegally collecting money from deserving beneficiaries of the Chief Minister Punjab’s Ramadan relief package.Under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner Faisal Shehzad Cheema, three agents were arrested and their shops sealed during a crackdown against those exploiting applicants of…

By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Government of Punjab has activated 74 Sahulat Bazaars across the province, converting them into fully operational Ramadan Bazaars ahead of the holy month to provide subsidized essential commodities to citizens.The initiative has been launched on the directives of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, with the aim of extending maximum…