Cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of Pakistan on Saturday (today). Gilgit-Baltistan reportedly remained the coldest region of the country as per the weather forecast. According to Meteorological Department, Skardu in Gigilt Baltistan region remained the coldest place in the country with 10 degree Celsius, while mercury plunged in Astore to -08°C, … Read more
Provincial Minister for Industries & Trade Mian Aslam Iqbal has said that those who ruled the country during the last 40 years would be held accountable. Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) government has adopted zero tolerance against corruption and Prime Minister Imran Khan has struggled for this purpose for the last many years. Those who … Read more
A summary is being forwarded to the federal government for removal of duty and other taxes on import of air cleaners, face masks used for safety from the smog. This was stated by Provincial Finance Minister Hashim Jawan Bakht while presiding over a review meeting of disbursement-linked indicators of Punjab Green Development Programme funds here … Read more
Karachi to experience more chilly days the met department has issued for the fresh spell of rain next week. Met Department said that Rain system is likely to enter in Karachi from Iran on 8th of this month. Cold weather is likely to persist as the rain will drop temperatures of southern region of the … Read more
The proposal of a one-way fare of Rs 40 is decided for Orange Line Train. According to the details, after agreeing to the proposal for a one-way rent of Rs 40, a final decision in this regard will be made after the approval of Chief Minister Punjab Usman Bazdar. According to sources, a meeting was … Read more
The Meteorological department said that fair weather with cool night for the metropolis during the next 24 hours. The minimum and maximum temperature is expected to remain in the range of 14 to 16 and 25 to 27 degrees centigrade, respectively, in the city over the next 24 hours. Mainly dry weather expected in most … Read more
Provincial Minister for Trade & Industries Mian Aslam Iqbal has disclosed that Punjab government has decided to increase the support price of wheat and sugarcane crops to safeguard farmers’ interests. The new support prices of wheat and sugarcane will be Rs1365 per maund and Rs190 per maund, respectively. The farmers will get a colossal benefit … Read more
Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar took notice of the death of a 12-year-old boy resident of Ferozwala from a dog bite. According to details, the Chief Minister expressed his grief and sorrow over the death of the boy and also expressing heartfelt condolences to the relatives. Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar has taken notice of … Read more
Provincial Industries & Trade Minister Mian Aslam Iqbal presided over 107th meeting of Punjab Small Industries Corporation Board today. During PSIC meeting, approval for Punjab Small Industrial Estate Policy-2020, reorganization plan of Punjab Small Industries Corporation and establishment of small industrial estate comprising on 50 acre land was granted. Proposal to grant approval for setting … Read more
Federal Secretary to the Federal Bureaucracy has been appointed as the Secretary of the Interior. According to details, on Tuesday, Federal Secretary of the Interior Major Retired Azam Suleiman was issued a notice to the Chief Secretary Punjab while the services of Chief Secretary Punjab Yousuf Naseem Khokhar shifted to federal. According to sources, it … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan met Prime Minister Usman Buzdar at the Prime Minister’s Office. According to details, the performance of the Punjab government and the administrative issues were discussed in the meeting held in the Prime Minister’s Office. The political situation of Punjab was also taken into consideration. On this occasion, Prime Minister Imran Khan … Read more
A minor girl was allegedly raped in Gujranwala said the police on Monday. According to the details, a man allegedly raped a minor girl by taking her forcefully to the nearby fields. Police said that the girl left her home to buy groceries. She was found unconscious in the scene and then shifted to the … Read more
Schools to remain closed in different cities of Punjab as a thick blanket of smog continues to engulf the province. Air Quality Index crossed the hazardous level yesterday, the Punjab Education Department decided to keep all public and private schools in Lahore, Gujranwala, and Faisalabad to be closed on Friday. The purpose of an AQI … Read more
Due to the smog, the education department has formally announced to close the school in various cities of Punjab province on Friday, November 22, 2019. According to the details, due to the smog throughout the province Punjab, educational activities will be suspended on Friday in different areas, education department has issued the notification. Punjab Education … Read more
Provincial Industries and Trade Minister Mian Aslam Iqbal has announced that separate special economic zone will be set up for women investors in Punjab. Aslam Iqbal directed officials of PBIT that a plan to set up separate special economic zone for women should be formulated and submitted within one month with the consultation of women … Read more
Foggy conditions are likely to continue in plains of Punjab, upper Sindh and Peshawar division during morning/night hours on Monday, according to Pakistan Meteorological Department. Cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country. Very cold, dry weather in night hours and frost in morning hours is expected in upper parts of … Read more
Provincial Finance Minister Hashim Jawan Bakhat said, Punjab government will also introduced Electric vehicle policy of the federal government while a master plan was underway for improvement in the traffic flow, besides ensuring conversion of the public busses on environmental friendly green fuels and making Rs 40 billion investments in environment improvement. Addressing a press … Read more
Punjab Schools Management has announced the closure of all schools for two days in three districts of Punjab as due to dense smog which turns air ‘very unhealthy’. The schools will remain closed on November 15 and November 16, according to a notification issued by the school education department. Lahore is choking once again as … Read more
Punjab government approved appointment on vacant posts of Housing and Town Planning Company, Fisheries and Wildlife, Ombudsman office, and Infrastructure Development Authority on Thursday. The approval was given in 19th meeting of Cabinet Committee for Finance headed by Punjab Finance Minister Hashim Jawan Bakhat, attended by provincial minister industry and trade Mian Aslam Iqbal, Advisor … Read more
Hyderabad: At least 14 people were killed in heavy rains in Tharparkar. According to details, 14 people, including six women, were killed as a result of lightning incident during the rains, while 10 people were injured in a lightning strike, injured were shifted to the hospital. Rescue sources said that dozens of cattle have died … Read more
Nearly all forms of winter weather are expected to strike the country in next 24 hours. Rain is expected to hit most parts of the country during the next 24 hours, while snow is likely at some places. According to details, some places in southern Punjab, Sindh, northeastern Balochistan today, and in upper Punjab, Khyber … Read more
Provincial Minister for Education Murad Raas has said that 100 exemplary schools would be established in Lahore within next two to three months. Lahore needs at least 1000 schools and this target would also be achieved soon. He was speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry. LCCI President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, Senior Vice … Read more
Provincial Minister for Finance Makhdoom Hashim Jawan Bakht has said, present situation of air pollution in Lahore is not the result of smog but smoke as according to the latest NASA report. The real centers of smoke are certain places in India where crops’ residues are being burnt for disposal, he added Change in air … Read more
The Punjab government has on Thursday announced the closure of schools as smog has once again severely hit the provincial capital, Lahore, with Air Quality Index reaching 455. According to the details, severe fog is prevailing in various areas of Lahore, Johar Town, Faisal Town and Wapda Town. Whereas in Gulberg, Green Town, Mall Road, … Read more
Minister for colonies Fayyaz ul Hassan Chohan visited head office of Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA) today. DG PLRA Hafiz Shoukat Ali briefed him about the functioning of PLRA. Punjab Land Records Authority has computerized the rural land records of Punjab. Land Record data of over 55.5 million land owners is digitally secured. PLRA is … Read more
The Punjab government on Wednesday has announced to run the Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) from October 28. According to the Punjab government’s announcement, the train will run from Dera Gujran to Anarkali in Lahore. In this regard, Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar presided over a meeting to review the OLMT project and testing phase … Read more
The Government of Punjab and Chinese giant Huawei came together for gearing up and turbocharge entrepreneurship ecosystem in Punjab. For this expedient purpose a regular series of training workshops with Corvette Institute in Lahore are designed for the professional training of start-ups. Punjab Board of Investment & Trade and internationally acclaimed Chinese technology company Huawei … Read more
Widely spread Dengue attacks has becomes an open challenge for anti-Dengue cell nationwide. More than 150 citizens are suffering from dengue every day in Sindh, reports said. According to the details, Anti-Dengue Cell has formed Response Committees in several districts of Sindh. The committees will also provide mosquito bites curing. In Sindh this month, more … Read more
