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President steps in to ease tensions between Sindh, Punjab Govtst

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President

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has become actively involved in efforts to defuse rising tensions between the Sindh and Punjab provincial governments and has summoned Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi for urgent consultations. According to sources at the Presidency, President Zardari held a telephonic conversation with Minister Naqvi to discuss the ongoing friction between the two … Read more

PPP stages walkout from NA over Punjab CM’s fiery speeches

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PPP

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), a key ally of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), staged a walkout from the National Assembly on Friday in protest against a recent statement by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. The walkout took place during a session chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, with PPP lawmakers leaving the … Read more

Punjab CM orders urgent restoration of infrastructure in flood-hit areas

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Punjab CM

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz chaired a high-level meeting on flood relief efforts, where she was briefed on the establishment of district and tehsil-level committees, a mobile application, survey forms, and a monitoring dashboard to support flood-affected communities. The meeting decided to launch a province-wide operation for the rehabilitation of flood victims. The Chief … Read more

Punjab CM orders action against wheat hoarders, price hike

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Punjab CM

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has directed strict action against those exploiting the flood situation by increasing the prices of wheat flour and bread. To curb wheat hoarding, the Chief Minister has granted special powers to the Para Force. Moreover, Section 144 has been imposed to restrict the use of wheat in feed mills, … Read more

Maryam Nawaz promises world-class infrastructure for Punjab like Japan

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Maryam Nawaz promises world-class infrastructure for Punjab like Japan

TOKYO: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said her government is working hard to upgrade the province’s infrastructure to the standard of Japan and has already started to see progress in key public sectors, especially health and sanitation. Speaking to the Pakistani community in Tokyo during her five-day visit to Japan, Maryam said Punjab’s health facilities … Read more

Maryam Nawaz praises Armed forces for Victory in Marka-e-Haq

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Maryam Nawaz praises Armed forces for Victory in Marka-e-Haq

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz praised Pakistan’s armed forces for their strong and decisive response to Indian aggression in the “Marka-e-Haq”, calling the victory a moment that raised Pakistan’s standing in the world. Speaking at an event to mark Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day, she also paid tribute to the leadership of Field Marshal Syed … Read more

Punjab Cabinet approves lifetime pension for widows of govt employees

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Punjab Cabinet

LAHORE: The Punjab Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, has approved a lifetime pension for the widows of government employees. During the 28th meeting of the provincial cabinet, a cash reward of Rs50,000 was also announced for rescue personnel who served during flood duty. The cabinet further approved the formal conduct of … Read more

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in Islamabad

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in Islamabad

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Islamabad from Lahore, where he was received by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Dr. Pezeshkian is accompanied by Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, senior ministers, and other high-ranking officials. During his stay, President Pezeshkian will meet with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The … Read more

Punjab issues SOPs to improve prison visitation system

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Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance and streamline the prison visitation system across the province. The reforms come as part of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s “Safe Prisons” policy, aimed at improving conditions and facilities within Punjab’s correctional institutions. According to official directives, all prisons have been instructed to … Read more

Punjab introduces PERA force to tackle hoarding, land grabbing

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Punjab

LAHORE: Punjab Governmental formally inaugurated the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA) to monitor and take action against hoarding, land grabbing, and illegal encroachments across the province. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz formally inaugurated the in a ceremony held at the Expo Centre. During the event, CM Punjab inspected the newly formed PERA Force, including its … Read more

5 terrorists killed in joint operation by police and CTD

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5 terrorists

DERA GHAZI KHAN: Five terrorists were killed in a joint operation conducted by Punjab Police and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) during a fierce encounter near the Punjab–Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border in the Taunsa region. According to police officials, the terrorists opened fire on the forces, prompting a retaliatory response that resulted in all five militants being … Read more

Rain brings relief from heat in parts of Punjab and KP

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Heavy rains, thunderstorms likely in Pakistan from July 5

LAHORE: Rain showers and thunderstorms have brought much-needed relief from the intense heat in parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). In Punjab, cities including Lahore, Sargodha, and Bhalwal witnessed varying intensities of rain from light drizzles to heavy downpours offering much-needed respite from the scorching temperatures. However, the rain also led to power outages … Read more

Punjab unveils budget exceeding Rs5tr for fiscal year 2025–26

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Punjab

LAHORE: Finance Minister Punjab Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman presented the province’s Rs5, 335 billion budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. Before the assembly session, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz approved the provincial budget. The opposition lawmakers staged a protest inside the assembly, gathering in front of the Speaker’s dais. According to official budget documents, salaries … Read more

ECP hints to summon PM, Punjab CM over failure to hold LG polls

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ECP

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has indicated the possibility of summoning Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz over the failure to hold local government elections in Islamabad and Punjab. During a hearing on the delay in Punjab’s local body elections, Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja remarked that the … Read more

CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz approves wheat support subsidy for farmers

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Punjab Announces Rs100 Billion Interest-Free Loan Scheme for Farmers

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a wheat support subsidy of 5,000 rupees per acre for 600,000 farmers under the ‘Kissan Card’ initiative. Farmers who are not currently registered under the Kissan Card program will also be eligible to receive the same per-acre subsidy. Chairing a special meeting, the Chief Minister announced that … Read more

All educational institutions to remain closed due to war situation

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All educational institutions to remain closed due to war situation

The Punjab School Education Department has announced a two-day closure for all public and private educational institutions across the province. According to the notification, schools will remain closed on Friday and Saturday. The teaching process will resume from Monday, confirmed the Secretary of Education. The decision applies to both government and private schools and is … Read more

Maryam Nawaz approves ‘Air Punjab’ airline

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Punjab CM distributed easy loans to more than 107,000 people in 3 months

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has approved Pakistan’s first provincial airline ‘Air Punjab’. During a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister in Lahore, the ‘Air Punjab’ project was formally presented, with a decision to immediately lease four Airbus aircraft. Maryam Nawaz directed that arrangements be made to establish Air Punjab as the country’s best … Read more

Punjab upgrading tourist destinations, says Maryam Nawaz  

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Punjab

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has said that the government is upgrading tourist destinations all over the province and fully prepared to host tourists. A 25 -member delegation of the Economic Corporation Organization(ECO) met with the Chief Minister Punjab. The delegation included permanent delegates from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkey and Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Azerbaijan and … Read more

CM Maryam Nawaz invites Turkish universities to open campuses in Punjab

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CM Maryam Nawaz invites Turkish universities to open campuses in Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said that every child should go to school in order to get education. In her speech at Anatolia Diplomacy Forum in Turkiye, she proposed to form a global agreement for girls’ education. Suggestions were made for joint efforts in education, including shared policies, teaching methods, and ways to promote learning. … Read more

Maryam Nawaz to introduce ‘Sahulat-on-the-Go Bazaars’ across Punjab

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Maryam Nawaz to introduce ‘Sahulat-on-the-Go Bazaars’ across Punjab

Punjab will soon introduce its first-ever ‘Sahulat-on-the-Go bazaars,’ following the approval of Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif. In a special meeting, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif reviewed the project and directed officials to launch a pilot phase at 14 locations in Lahore within four months. The government plans to utilize roadside land for … Read more

CM pays tribute to Pakistan special heroes for winning 11 medals at Special Olympics

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CM pays

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed her heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for Pakistan’s special athletes who secured an impressive total of 11 medals, including six gold at the World Special Olympics. In her felicitation message issued here on Monday, the CM said that the success of these special athletes was … Read more

Maryam Nawaz orders implementation of minimum wage across Punjab

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Maryam Nawaz orders implementation of minimum wage across Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Sunday directed authorities to ensure the implementation of the minimum wage across the province. Chairing a meeting attended by Labour Minister Faisal Ayub Khokhar and other officials, she set the minimum monthly wage for workers at Rs37,000. Maryam Nawaz also called for a comprehensive plan to establish labour colonies … Read more

Maryam Nawaz approves key projects for welfare of labourers

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Maryam Nawaz

Lahore: The Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has approved key initiatives for the welfare of workers. A special meeting, chaired by CM Maryam Nawaz, was attended by Provincial Minister for Labour Faisal Ayub Khokhar and other officials. During the meeting, the Chief Minister directed authorities to ensure the implementation of the minimum wage … Read more

CM Maryam Nawaz’s initiatives approved by 73% citizens 

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Punjab to introduce ration card scheme for 1.5 million workers

A recent survey conducted across Punjab’s 36 districts revealed that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has gained significant public approval over the past year, with a majority of respondents viewing her governance favorably. The survey, carried out by the Institute of Public Opinion Research between February 3 and 18, gathered feedback from both urban and rural … Read more

Punjab cabinet likely to expand soon

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Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab Government has also decided to expand soon as Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has finalized consultation on names the new ministers.

After the federal cabinet, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) decided to include more ministers in the Punjab cabinet.

Nawaz Sharif has approved the names of the twelve members, Begum Zakia Shahnawaz, Rana Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Mansha Ullah Butt, Ayub Gadhi will be part of the provincial cabinet.

Salman Naeem, Rana Tahir Iqbal, Iftikhar Hussain, Rana Mohammed Arshid are also on the list, while Malik Asad Ali Khokhar, Malik Asif Bha, Usama Leghari and Shoaib Siddiqui have also been shortlisted for the cabinet.

Cabinet newcomers are expected to take oath this week.

It is to be noted that it has been a year to the government of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

Currently, the cabinet of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has comprised on 16 -member, of which 5 are special advisors.

In the cabinet, seven ministers belong to Lahore while the remaining 9 ministers are from other districts of Punjab.

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CM Punjab orders chief secretary to monitor crackdown on price hike, hoarding

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Maryam Nawaz

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has instructed the chief secretary to oversee the province-wide crackdown on price gouging and hoarding. Presiding over a meeting in Lahore on Sunday, she also ordered the prominent display of official rate lists and emphasized the need for strict monitoring of the supply and demand of essential food items. She … Read more

Punjab plans to shift 43 jails to solar energy

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LAHORE: The Punjab Government has decided to shift all 43 prisons across Punjab to solar energy and Home Department has finalized the plan.

The Home Department Punjab has submitted the final plan for the approval of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz.

Spokesman Home Department Punjab said that the preliminary survey of all the prisons has been completed. During the survey, the cost has been estimated for the transfer of solar energy to the prisons.

The spokesman added that the annual bill of electricity and gas in 43 prisons of Punjab has reached 4 billion. All prisons can be transferred to solar energy at a cost of Rs 4 billion 35 crore.

According to the spokesperson, the implementation of the proposed solution to Green Energy will reduce the electricity bills by 60 percent.

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CM Maryam Nawaz approves five-year transport plan for Punjab

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Punjab government to launch special bus service for rural women

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a five-year transport programme to introduce a state-of-the-art Automated Rapid Transport (ART) system across the province. Chairing a special video-link meeting on transport, CM Maryam was briefed on the ART system, a globally successful mass transit model implemented in Malaysia, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar. She highlighted its efficiency … Read more

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