According to rescue sources, the incident occurred in Punjab’s Ahmedpur Shaqia, where 60-year-old Qasim and his 30-year-old son Asif fell into a manhole. Operation is underway to recover their bodies from the manhole. Earlier, a minor boy died after falling into an uncovered manhole in Karachi. The tragic incident took place in Shah Latif Town, […]
The decision marks the resumption of academic activities in schools, colleges, and universities, which had been temporarily suspended due to recent cross-border tensions. Notifications have also been issued in this regard. The closures were enforced on May 7 after Indian drone attacks targeted areas in Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. In response to the […]
According to security sources, twenty-nine Indian drones were shot down till last evening, while another forty-eight drones have been destroyed since last night. Pakistan Army is giving a befitting response to the enemy’s aggression. The development came after Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stated that Pakistan’s air defense systems […]
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), confirming the closures, which will remain in effect until May 10, according to The Hindu. The move has particularly affected airports in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. Both domestic and international flights have experienced delays and cancellations as a […]
Key decisions were made to mobilize security forces across Punjab for the protection of critical infrastructure. An emergency has been declared in all hospitals, and law enforcement agencies and medical staff have been instructed to remain on duty. The Civil Defence Department has deployed all available resources, while a central internal security control room has […]
Under the CM Punjab Apni Zameen Apna Ghar Program, 2,000 plots will be distributed to low-income individuals. In the first phase, free plots will be provided in 19 districts under 23 schemes. Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria to qualify for the free plots scheme. This includes being a resident of the area, […]
According to official notification issued here, schools in Punjab will remain close from June 1, as the temperature begin to rise in the province. Secretary of School Education Khalid Nazir Wattoo told the media that the schedule could be adjusted if temperatures rise further. “In case of an unusual spike in heat, vacations may start […]
The beneficiary families of the Punjab Dhee Rani Program hail from Sahiwal and Pakpatan. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif gifted each couple a ‘Salami’ (wedding gift) of one lakh rupees. Additionally, every couple is being provided with Rs120,000 via bank transfer for the purchase of furniture. Provincial Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal, Sohail […]
The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in Lahore. Monthly assistance of ten thousand Rupees will be provided to laborers under the scheme. The Cabinet also approved an amendment to the Food Grains Licensing Control Order, 1957, to ensure 25 percent mandatory wheat procurement by flour mills. It also […]
The Punjab Irrigation Department has asked the Indus River System Authority (IRSA) to implement its technical and advisory committees’ decisions. “The pressure over Mangla Dam will increase if the Chashma-Jhelum Link Canal is not opened,” the irrigation department said. Sources said that after the telecast of a report about the Punjab government’s letter written 10 […]