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Punjab has ample reserves of wheat

Punjab govt decides to tighten lockdown in Lahore

Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has said that Punjab has abundant wheat reserves. A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar in which the stability of wheat and flour prices was reviewed while various proposals regarding release of wheat to flour mills were considered. The meeting decided to seek approval … Read more

Punjab government makes face coverings mandatory at public places

Punjab government makes face coverings mandatory at public places

Punjab government has made the use of face coverings mandatory at all public places, during travel, and during business activities. The Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department (P&SHD), under the Punjab Infectious Diseases (Prevention and Control) Ordinance, 2020, enforced measures to control the spread of contagious coronavirus in Punjab. The notification was issued for the general … Read more

CM Punjab warns of strict action against violation of SOPs

Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar ordered on Thursday strict action against those not following Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs). In his tweet, Usman Buzdar said the government eased lockdown in view of possible hunger and poverty. He said all concerned associations had promised to follow SOPS. However, Buzdar said, in most places SOPs are not being … Read more

CM Punjab Usman Buzdar pays tribute to plane crash victim Khalid Sherdil

CM Punjab

Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Usman Buzdar has paid tribute to Khalid Sherdil who was the senior member Pakistan Administrative Service killed in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane crash last week. Chief Minister Usman Buzdar said “Khalid Sherdil worked on the frontline during the corona outbreak and provided timely support to the government,” The chief minister … Read more

Petrol pumps to open for 24 hours a day

petrol pumps

The Punjab government announced a relaxation in the partial lockdown and decided to continue petrol pumps, tire puncture shops and home delivery 24 hours a day. According to details, the Punjab government has issued a new notification to ease the lockdown and sent a letter to the officials of Interior ministry. Under the letter, all … Read more

Ehsaas Cash Program: Punjab to distribute Rs 12000 cash assistance on Monday

ehsaas

2.5 million deserving people at more than 600 Imdadi Camps will receive 12000-rupee cash across the Punjab from Monday (May 11). According to the details, under the Chief Minister of Punjab’s Insaf Imdad Programme PKR 12,000 will be given to 2.5 million deserving people on tomorrow. The sources of Provincial Disaster Management Authority said that  … Read more

CM Punjab directs to follow SOPs to prevent spread of COVID 19

CM Punjab

Chief Minister of Punjab (CM) Sardar Usman Buzdar on Sunday has directed to strictly follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) prepared by the provincial government to prevent the spread of coronavirus. As per details, in a statement, the CM said that those violating the SOPs and lockdown would not be spared. He said that we have … Read more

CM Usman Buzdar is keeping a close eye on the current virus situation: Fayyaz Chohan

Fayyaz

Punjab Information Minister Fayyaz ul Hassan Chohan said that so far, more than one lakh tests have been conducted for Coronavirus in Karachi. Even on May 5, Punjab government conducted 5,030 tests among masses. In his statement, Fayyaz Chohan said that more and more tests will make it possible to understand the seriousness of the … Read more

‘Only our prevention can beat this deadly pandemic, says CM Punjab

Usman Buzdar

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has requested the people to take proper precautionary measures and maintain social distancing to avoid the spread of Coronavirus. In his message on Wednesday, CM Punjab requested people to stay at homes and follow health precautions directed by the government and health officials. “Stay at home and save yourself … Read more

Business to be reopened by following SOPs: CM Punjab

Usman Buzdar

Chief Minister of Punjab Usman Buzdar said, businesses will be reopened in stages by following standard operating procedures (SOPs). According to the details, CM Punjab had a meeting with a delegate of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) in Lahore on Sunday (May 3). CM said that the issues of the business community will be … Read more

CM Punjab assures to resolve issues of traders and businessmen

CM Punjab

Sardar Usman Buzdar, Chief Minister of Punjab has assured to resolve the issues of traders and businessmen who are facing difficulties due to the coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown. Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar said that the government is keen to provide more relief to the industrialists in this time of need. Smooth running of business is the … Read more

School fees across Punjab to cut by 20 percent

Usman Buzdar

Chief Minister of Punjab Usman Buzdar announced that his government has decided that it will cut the school fees across the province by 20% during the ongoing holidays. The CM, in a tweet, said that the schools have also been instructed to collect the fees a monthly basis. He added that the schools have also … Read more

CM Punjab terms Chinese Model for eliminating Coronavirus

CM PUNJAB

Chief Minister of CM Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Sunday the expertise of Chinese doctors will utilized for the treatment of patients suffering from Coronavirus. This, CM Punjab said when he was talking to a Chinese delegation comprising doctors and paramedical staff. The Chief Minister said Chinese Model the best example for the whole … Read more

PM Imran Khan to visit Lahore today

Coronavirus: PM announces to introduce 'trace and track' system with ISI's help

Prime Minister Imran Khan will leave for Lahore today for a one-day visit. Sources say that Imran Khan will conduct a meeting in Lahore with Chief Minister Usman Buzdar and Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar at Governor House. According to details, CM and the Governor will give a briefing regarding the government’s measures. After that, PM … Read more

Taxes amounting to Rs 18bn to be waived off by Punjab Government

Taxes

Punjab government has decided to waive off taxes amounting to 18 billion rupees besides distribution of 4000 rupees among 2.5 million families across the province. Chief Minister Usman Ahmad Buzdar said ten billion rupees allocated for poor people affected by lockdown in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. Chief Minister said employment of a large number … Read more

Laborers suffering more during current circumstances says CM Punjab

Chief Minister Punjab

Chief Minister of Usman Buzdar has said that looking after the labour community is top priority of government. In statement in Lahore on Sunday, Chief Minister Punjab said laborers are suffering more during current circumstances and the government will provide them relief through economic package.

CM Punjab optimistic about defeating Coronavirus with taken measures

CM Punjab

Chief Minister of Punjab (CM Punjab) Usman Buzdar said on Tuesday that we will defeat Coronavirus. Addressing press conference regarding to coronavirus situation in Punjab he said government has decided to reduce the vacations and school fees all across the province. CM Punjab said Recruitment of doctors, nurses and paramedics staff has been approved. Usman … Read more

Nanbais shutter down strike enters second day in KP

Nanbais shutter down

Nanbais shutter down strike in Khyber Pakhtun Khwa entered in second consecutive day on Tuesday after talks with government failed. As per details, Nanbais shutter down strike in Khyber Pakhtun Khwa entered in second day. The Nanbai Association protesting against the rise of flour prices and suspension of wheat supply from Punjab. The association said … Read more

CM Usman Buzdar summons important meeting on flour crisis in Punjab

Chief Minister Punjab

Chief Minister of Punjab (CM) Sardar Usman Buzdar on Monday has summoned important session on flour crisis in the province. According to the details, CM Usman Buzdar will get briefing from the provincial food minister Sami Ullah Chaudhary on the shortage of flour. He will also issue directives to overcome the crisis. Earlier, Chief Minister … Read more

PM Imran Khan summons the Economic Coordination Committee today

Economic Coordination Committee

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday summoned the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet. The Economic Coordination Committee is expected to discuss a proposal for importing wheat in order to avert a looming wheat shortage in the country. According to a report, the government has decided to consider the proposal to save consumers … Read more

Usman Buzdar conducted raids at various flour sale points

Usman Buzdar

Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar conducted raids at various sale points of flour in Jaranwala. CM Usman Buzdar took an action and suspended officials of provincial food department besides making an assistant commissioner as OSD. He received complaints of local people about shortage of flour stock. Later, the Chief Minister said there is adequate stock … Read more

Empowerment of the youth is the vision of PM Imran Khan, Mian Aslam Iqbal

Mian Aslam Iqbal

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar addressed the inaugural ceremony of “Hunarmand Nujawan Program” at Expo Centre, Johar Town here on Saturday (today). Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar was the chief guest of the ceremony while federal and provincial ministers, members of parliament and people belonging to various sectors of life attended the ceremony. Provincial … Read more

CM MEETS SPEAKER PUNJAB ASSEMBLY AND SEVERELY CONDEMNS PIC INCIDENT 

Usman Buzdar

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has met with Speaker Punjab Assembly Ch. Pervaiz Elahi at CM Office today. Press release issued by CM office reads, Usman Buzdar and Pervaiz Elahi expressed their deep condemnation over rumpus incident taken place at PIC and also expressed complete solidarity with doctors, paramedics, patients and their heirs. Matters of … Read more

Health card is an important step towards the welfare state

Usman-Buzdaaar

Chief Minister Usman Bazdar has said that according to the concept of the state of Madina, the responsibility of every person is imposed on the state. Providing health card is an important step towards the welfare state. According to the details, the Chief Minister of Punjab said, the health card is a flagship program of … Read more

Fayyaz ul Hassan Chohan appreciates CM Punjab leadership

fayyaz ul hassan

Punjab Information Minister Fayyazul Hassan Chohan has said that the Punjab government generated revenue worth Rs75 billion under Chief Minister Usman Buzdar’s leadership. The information minister said this while addressing a press conference in Lahore on Tuesday. Chohan said the Punjab chief minister has never been involved in corruption or money laundering. He said that … Read more

PM Imran’s visit to Lahore, Punjab cabinet to reshuffle

PM Imran’s visit to Lahore, Punjab cabinet to reshuffle

During the visit of Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan to Lahore, the Punjab cabinet is expected to change in 10 ministries. According to the details, the possibility of the inclusion of three women ministers in the Punjab cabinet and the ministers who have demonstrated poor performance could be withdrawn. According to sources, Aleem Khan will … Read more

Dogs attack incidents in Punjab, CM Punjab’s notice

Usman Buzdar

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

Pakistani tea is Fantastic, Akcent admits

Akcent admits Pakistani tea is Fantastic

After Indian Mig 21 pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, Akcent also admitted that Pakistani tea is Fantastic. The Romanian Dance/Pop band Akcent, found Pakistani tea Fanstastic in a meeting with Director General Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) major General Asif Ghafoor. On his official Twitter account Akcent thanked DG ISPR Major General Asif Ghafoor for his hospitality … Read more