As Pakistan Muslim League N lawmaker Uzma Bukhari complained about the shortage of flour in the province, the Punjab government has on Wednesday sent a truck loaded with flour bags to her home. Miss Bukhari in a talk show complained that she was unable to find flour despite search in Lahore on the government rates. … Read more
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said that Central Film Censor Board postponed the release of movie, Zindagi Tamasha. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has postponed the release of Zindagi Tamasha till February, 3, 2020. مرکزی فلم سنسر بورڈ نے فلم “زندگی تماشہ” کا تنقیدی جائزہ لینے … Read more
Chief Minister Punjab sardar Usman Buzdar said that Punjab government will send five thousand tons of wheat to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on regular basis as a goodwill gesture to overcome the shortage of flour. According to the details, the decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in Lahore on … Read more
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) will extend its One Stop Shop (OSS) facility for company registration to Baluchistan and KPK. SECP Commissioner Shaukat Hussain, Commissioner (SECP) said this while speaking at the launching ceremony of Government of Balochistan’s plan for Transformation of Traditional Businesses into Corporate Bodies. Shaukat apprised the audience that … Read more
Thick blankets of fog have blanked several cities of Punjab and Sindh between Wednesday and Thursday night affecting routine life and severely disrupting the road traffic. Motorway sections from Multan to Rahim Yar Khan (M5), Sher Shah Interchange to Sukkur (M5) shut down due to low visibility. Thick fog disrupted flow of traffic at National … Read more
Taking notice of the widespread concerns and complaints regarding the prima facie deceptive marketing practices by various housing schemes in Punjab, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has launched an enquiry to see 88 housing schemes have violated Section 10 of the Competition Act 2010. The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) informed through a letter that … Read more
Lahore: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam said, two hundred million trees will be planted in Punjab to build resilience to climate change. According to the details, addressing the inaugural ceremony of Pakistan’s first-ever urban forest on today, he said the government is adopting adequate measures to combat environmental pollution. … Read more
Tragedy strikes in shockingly unexpected ways, a boy purportedly murdered while taping Tik Tok video in Sialkot city of Punjab province on Sunday. Reports said, Ammar Haider resident of Kharota, Sialkot murdered while taping Tik Tok video. Ammar was studying the first year of Intermediate. Bol News has also the video of the incident. Ammar … Read more
Former prime minister late Benazir Bhutto is being remembered on her 12th death anniversary on Friday. The Pakistan Peoples Party has organised a central congregation in Rawalpindi, a city of Punjab. Benazir took oath as the first female prime minister of Pakistan on December 2, 1988. She was also the first woman to lead a Muslim … Read more
The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party approved ten development schemes of various sectors with an estimated cost of Rs. 10,079.598 million. These schemes were approved in the 30th meeting of Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) of current fiscal year 2019-20 presided over the Chairman P&D Board Hamed Yaqoob Sheikh. Provincial Secretary P&D Imran Sikandar Blaoch, … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Special Assistant for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said, fair distribution of water between provinces will be ensured. According to the details, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan gave a media briefing after the meeting of the Council of Common Interests (CCI) and said that the Prime Minister has directed the … Read more
The Punjab Food Authority on Monday sealed three fish points and penalized 53 outlets with hefty fines over violation of the rules of food act. The action was taken against fish points while carrying out an inspection operation in Punjab. This was informed by Punjab Food Authority Director General Irfan Memon. He said that PFA … Read more
The temperature of Karachi will become colder because of the wind of Siberia. According to the Meteorological Department, the cold winds of Siberia in Karachi will increase further, the city will remain clear during the next twenty-four hours, while Siberia winds are likely to be colder and colder at night. According to details, the minimum … Read more
Dense fog has blanketed in various cities of Punjab resulted in the closure of motorways. According to details, sections of the motorway in Punjab closed as heavy fog blankets the province. The Motorway spokesperson said Grand Trunk Road closed from Kala Shah Kaku to Hassan Abdal due to heavy fog. The M3 and M4 motorways … Read more
Building and Construction Exhibition and Conference – 6th Edition start today at Expo Centre Lahore. The exhibition was inaugurated by Mr. Zaigham Mehmood Rizvi – Chairman PM federal housing task force along with stake holders of building, Chairman PM federal housing task force stated that “FAKT Exhibitions has taken a wonderful initiative by organizing BUILD … Read more
Lady of Punjab Governor House Begum Perveen Sarwar has said that every woman has skills and leadership qualities but all lack of unity & guidance to the right direction is hampering their economic growth. If we are united and set right direction, we can achieve much more for our country and for ourselves as well. … Read more
Significant steps are required to improve Ease of Doing Business ranking, Trade bodies and stakeholder should be taken on board before any policy formulation. The government Should support businesses instead of harassing them. They should protect the domestic industry. Improving business will overcome unemployment. Energy crises and double taxation have badly disturbed businesses. There is … Read more
The PAMRA Act will play a key role in establishing the agricultural markets system on modern lines. After the implementation of this Act, all market committees across the province will carry out their work under the new system, which is aimed at across the province. Separate markets for fruits, cranes, green zones, cotton, fisheries, vegetables, … Read more
The Senate Committee on Health said that 70% of human diseases are caused by animals. The Senate Standing Committee on Health was chaired by Dr. Chairperson Dr. Khushbakht Shujaat. At the meeting, the committee was told that 70% of the diseases are transferred from animals, while officers will travel to Australia for anti-dengue training. Executive … Read more
Provincial Industries Minister Mian Aslam Iqbal presided over a meeting at Civil Secretariat here on Wednesday to review proposals for finalizing additional agri fair-price shops and Insaf Ration Card Program. Addressing the meeting, Mian Aslam Iqbal reiterated that Punjab government has chalked out different programs to facilitate the impecunious strata. Insaf Ration Card Scheme is … Read more
The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party approved four development schemes of various sectors with an estimated cost of Rs. 3802.608 million. These schemes were approved in the 29th meeting of Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) of current fiscal year 2019-20 presided over the Chairman P&D Board Hamed Yaqoob Sheikh. Provincial Secretary P&D Imran Sikandar Blaoch, … Read more
Director General Valuation Mukarram Jah Ansari has said that a big change in valuation system in line with international best practices for appeasement would bring a good change and positive effect for industry and trade will take place. He was speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry on Monday. LCCI President Irfan Iqbal … Read more
The provincial Minister EPD M .Rizwan paid tribute to martyred of APS incident on the occasion of 5th anniversary of Army Public School. He said that incident of APS can’t forget, day of 16 December in the history will be remembered as blackest day of the country Pakistan. The minister said today desperately need to … Read more
A team consisting seven officers from Balochistan Government visited the Planning & Development Board Punjab to meet with stakeholders and government departments to gain knowledge about working and implementation methodology of various social protection programs in Punjab. Provincial Secretary Planning & Development Balochistan Ghulam Farooq Marri was leading his delegation accompanied by the team Rauf … Read more
Finance Minister Makhdoom Hashim Jawan Bakht has disclosed that 35 percent budget has been allocated for eliminating inter-district difference in the province. This policy is aimed at ensuring inclusive growth so that all the people could equally benefit and grow. He stated this while addressing a seminar at Government College University on Friday on the … Read more
Provincial Industries & Trade Minister Mian Aslam Iqbal has said that previous rulers have raised mountains of cement by cutting down trees from the cities and concrete and also defaced the cities. PTI government according to the green and clean Pakistan vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan, PTI government will restore beautification of the cities. … Read more
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Tuesday has predicted cold and dry weather conditions in most parts of the country. Some areas will witness thunderstorms and light snow in northwest Baluchistan, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, PMD said. According to the details, on Tuesday morning there were light clouds and cold weather was also recorded. … Read more
A major decision has been taken after the change of important administrative posts of the Punjab government. According to details, performance audits of all departments and field officers of the province have been approved. Chief Secretary Punjab Maj. Retired Azam Suleiman has directed all the Deputy Commissioners to conduct a performance audit. On the basis … Read more
