Tue, 21-Oct-2025

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

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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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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

Punjab CM launches Rs20 electric bus service in selective districts

Punjab CM launches Rs20 electric bus service in selective districts

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday announced the launch of modern electric buses in several remote districts of Punjab, with tickets priced at just Rs20. In a post on X, Maryam Nawaz said that a fleet of 100 air-conditioned, Wi-Fi-enabled electric buses is being shipped from Yantai, China, and will leave for … Read more

Punjab CM opens doors for students with new “Honhaar Scholarships Program”

Punjab CM opens doors for students with new “Honhaar Scholarships Program”

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced the launch of the next phase of the Honhaar Scholarship Programme. In a post on X, she said the Honhaar Scholarship Portal is now open for a new round of applications and urged students to apply with confidence and dedication. “My dear students of Punjab! Your … Read more

Guide to Apply for Punjab CM Solar Scheme

'Sindh to distribute 200,000 solar systems by July 2025'

The Punjab government has introduced the ‘Roshan Gharana’ program, which provides solar panels on easy installments to electricity consumers across the province who use up to 500 units. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has scheduled a Punjab cabinet meeting for tomorrow to formally approve the ‘Roshan Gharana’ program. Program Details Households consuming up to 500 units … Read more

Maryam Nawaz launches ‘Digital School on Wheels’ initiative

Punjab announces academic year 2025-26

Punjab CM launches ‘Digital School on Wheels’ initiative. 1,000 government school teachers to receive free digital training. Google for Education collaborates to enhance digital learning experience. The Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, has inaugurated the ‘Digital School on Wheels’ initiative. This pioneering project aims to provide 1,000 government school teachers with complimentary digital training … Read more

Punjab CM Launches ‘Roshan Gharana’ Program

Punjab CM Launches 'Roshan Gharana' Program

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced the “Roshan Gharana” program. The program aims to distribute 50,000 solar systems in Punjab. CM Nawaz directed officials to install one-kilowatt solar systems promptly. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced the “Roshan Gharana” program, aiming to distribute 50,000 solar systems across the province. The decision came during a … Read more

Punjab Govt Introduces Bike Scheme 2024: Check Payment Details

Punjab Government Bike Scheme Payment Plan for Students- Details Here

Punjab Government launches Bike Scheme 2024 to help students with transportation. Led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the scheme offers 20,000 e-bikes to students. Payment terms include a Rs25,000 down payment and monthly installments below Rs5,000. In a significant move towards promoting accessibility and easing the burden of transportation costs on students, the Punjab government … Read more

Punjab CM approves building another cardiac hospital in Lahore

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In a significant development, Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has given the green light for the construction of a major heart hospital in Lahore. This new medical facility, known as the Jinnah Institute of Cardiology, will be constructed in place of the Emergency Vitrama Center project at Jinnah Hospital. During his visit to the project site, … Read more

Necessary steps being taken to ensure provision of flour at fixed rate: Punjab CM

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CM said subsidy was being provided through Ehsaas Programme Parvez said sale points had also been doubled Increase in government wheat quota would reduce prices LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi said on Sunday that all necessary steps were being taken to ensure the provision of flour at fixed rate at provincial and district … Read more

Imran Khan says Punjab CM to take vote of confidence before Jan 11

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Imran Khan said they had no suspicion on Punjab CM. Establishment was going towards polls in April, he said. “We wanted to convince the allies,” he said. LAHORE: Imran Khan, Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Chairman, on Sunday said the Punjab chief minister would take a vote of confidence before January 11. Talking to senior … Read more

Sheikh Rashid hopeful PM, Punjab CM, interior minister to be indicted

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MULTAN: Awami Muslim League (AML) Chief and former interior minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Friday said it was possible that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz and Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah would be indicted in court cases. During Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI)’s Multan rally, while talking about the Supreme Court’s decision … Read more

Punjab CM Usman Buzdar summons committee investigation Murree tragedy today

Murree

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar has summoned a meeting of the investigation committee probing the Murree incident on Wednesday. The meeting to be chaired by the chief minister will be held at the CM House today. Read more: Hotel owners blame local administration for Murree tragedy On January 8, many tourists who flocked to … Read more

Alliance with PML-Q stronger than ever before, claims CM Usman Buzdar

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar said on Wednesday that his party’s political alliance with the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid is stronger than ever before, said a press release issued after his meeting with Punjab Speaker Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi. The chief minister was visited by the speaker at his office and discussed matters of mutual interest. … Read more

Aleem Khan submits his resignation to Punjab CM

LAHORE: A day after Prime Minister Imran Khan accepted his request to resign, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Aleem Khan on Saturday submitted his resignation to Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar. During a meeting with Usman Buzdar in Lahore, Aleem Khan apprised him that he had resigned as senior provincial minister and Punjab food minister due … Read more

Punjab CM expresses remorse over deaths of Sheikhupura school students

Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Bazdar on Tuesday expressed regret over the deaths of three female students in a collision between a train and a school van near Sheikhupura. Usman Bazdar expressed sympathy and condoled with the families of the deceased female students. He directed the hospital management to ensure provision of the best … Read more

Punjab CM Usman Buzdar condemns opposition’s political point-scoring

Usman Buzdar

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on Thursday condemned political point-scoring by the opposition parties when the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was trying to tackle the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) recently. Rebuking the opposition for not playing their roles in resolving the security crisis amid the TLP protest, Buzdar accused them of playing dirty politics … Read more

Usman Buzdar approves establishment of Punjab Sahulat Bazar Authority

Usman Buzdar

Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on Wednesday has approved the establishment of Punjab Sahulat Bazar Authority. According to the details, the Chief Minister has decided to abolish Punjab Model Bazaar Management Company and launch Sahulat Bazar Authority in a bid to provide relief to the masses on broader level. Chief Minister Usman Buzdar will be … Read more

Punjab CM Usman Buzdar undergoes COVID-19 test

Usman Buzdar

Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Usman Buzdar underwent a coronavirus test after experiencing symptoms. According to the details, Usman Buzdar Punjab has quarantined himself after suffering from fever and cough. Meanwhile, he has canceled all official and private activities. Let it be known that many politicians including Asad Umar and Shah Mahmood Qureshi, PPP’s Bilawal Bhutto … Read more

Orange Line Metro Train to run from October 25

Orange Line Metro Lahore

On Tuesday, the Chief Minister of Punjab, Usman Buzdar announced to run Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) from October 25. According to the details, the CM ordered to start the OLMT operations from October 25. In addition, Buzdar also directed to complete preparations for all the concerned departments regarding running the Orange metro train. [embedpost … Read more

CM Punjab Usman Buzdar launches Rozgar Scheme

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Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar approved the launch of the Punjab Employment (Rozgar) Scheme across the province. According to the details, under the scheme, loans will be provided on new easy terms, and a loan of up to Rs 10 million can be taken. Usman Buzdar said that the mark-up on loans for women has … Read more

Pakistan and UAE enjoy best friendly relations, Buzdar

Chief Minister Punjab

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador Mr. Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi on Saturday called on Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar and exchanged views on promotion of bilateral relations and cooperation among different departments. According to the details, the chief minister said, “Pakistan and UAE enjoy best friendly relations.” He said that for the first … Read more

Budget 2020-21: Punjab Cabinet approves proposals for new fiscal year

Punjab cabinet

A special session of the provincial cabinet chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has approved the budget proposals for the new financial year 2020-21. The Punjab cabinet also approved the Annual Development Program 2020-21 while the supplementary budget for the financial year 2019-20 was also approved. The meeting was chaired by Punjab Chief Minister … Read more

CM Punjab warns of strict action against violation of SOPs

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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