Heavy Rains, Thunderstorms Expected Across Northern Regions Karak/Buner: Heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning lashed Karak city and its surrounding areas on Saturday. In Buner, several localities also reported intense thunderstorms, heavy showers, and even hail. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned that a strong westerly weather system is likely to hit […]
PPP Holds Backchannel Talks with PML-N Over Punjab CM Concerns Sources have revealed that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has quietly opened backchannel communications with the leadership of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). According to party insiders, the PPP expressed serious concerns regarding the conduct of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. In response, PML-N officials […]
Multiple Encounters Leave Several Robbers Dead Across Punjab Punjab – In a series of police encounters over the past few days, several members of notorious criminal gangs were killed during operations carried out by the Counter Crime Department (CCD), authorities confirmed. Sheikhupura The deadliest encounter occurred near the Karto stop on the Muridke-Narowal Road in […]
Maryam Nawaz Vows to Defend Punjab Against Critics Faisalabad: Speaking at a public gathering in Faisalabad, Maryam Nawaz said that while personal attacks against her do not bother her, any criticism of Punjab, its people, or the province’s development would be met with a strong response. “If my opponents talk about me, I don’t mind. […]
HPV Vaccination Campaign Extended as Millions of Girls Remain Unvaccinated ISLAMABAD – The ongoing cervical cancer prevention campaign has reached 6.7 million girls in just 11 days, achieving vaccine coverage of 65% in Sindh, 63% in Punjab, 35% in Azad Kashmir, and 34% in Islamabad. Despite the effort, around four million girls remain unvaccinated due […]
Punjab Launches Advanced Air Quality Forecasting System to Combat Pollution Punjab is set to introduce a state-of-the-art air quality forecasting system aimed at monitoring weather conditions and air pollution, helping authorities take timely measures to reduce pollution in the province’s major cities. Speaking on the initiative, Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said that weekly air […]
Punjab Government Expands Free Wi-Fi Across Province, Eyes Modernized Railways Lahore – In a major push to enhance digital access, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the expansion of free Wi-Fi services across the province. A spokesperson for the Safe City Authority confirmed that free internet is now available at 442 locations across Lahore, […]
The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz on health sector reforms, approving key decisions related to medical and dental colleges in the province. The cabinet approved the new admission policy for public and private medical and dental colleges, making it mandatory for candidates to pass the MDCAT […]
Moderate Earthquake Shakes Parts of Punjab, KP, and Islamabad ISLAMABAD – A moderate earthquake rattled parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday, with tremors felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and surrounding areas. Reports also confirmed that the shaking was noticeable in Peshawar, Swat, Upper Dir, Bisham, Attock, and Chitral. According to the Seismological Center, the […]
Punjab Floods 2025: Over 4.7 Million People Affected, Rescue Efforts Underway Punjab is reeling from its deadliest floods in history, with relentless rains and swelling rivers wreaking havoc across the province. According to Punjab Relief Commissioner Nabeel Javed, 27 districts have been hit, and more than 4,700 villages have suffered significant flood damage. Over 4.7 […]