Punjab

Rawalpindi – The Deputy Commissioner of Rawalpindi has issued a notification declaring that all educational institutions, including universities, colleges, and schools (both government and private), situated within the municipal limits of Tehsil Rawalpindi, will remain closed on Monday, August 26, 2024. This closure is in observance of the Chehlum procession....

The Punjab government has declared a public holiday in Lahore district on Monday, August 26, 2024, in observance of the 981st Annual Urs of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA). The announcement was made through a notification issued by the Services and General Administration Department (Welfare Wing) on Tuesday. This district-level...

The Government of Punjab has issued an immediate order imposing Section 144 across the province, effectively prohibiting all political assemblies, gatherings, rallies, demonstrations, jalsas, and protests from 22nd to 24th August 2024. This move comes in response to security concerns and the potential threat posed by such gatherings to public...

UPDATE: Amid the current situation in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel. Here are the key updates: School Closures: All schools within the Islamabad jurisdiction are closed. Please confirm with your institution for specific details. Road Closures: 26 No. has been closed with only one lane...

Good News, Youtuber Aun Ali Khosa, who was abducted from his apartment in Lahore on 15th August has been released and reached home safely his family confirmed. The news of his release and reaching home was announced by reowned Lawyer Mian Ali Ashfaq on Social media X, He took this...

After intense rain last night, Khanpur city, in Rahim Yar Khan Tehsil, punjab is flooded with rain water and no government machinery was visible on the scene to rescue the residents or drain out the water. The residents of Khanpur are enduring harsh conditions, with streets now completely submerged, resembling...

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that the government is making concerted efforts to reduce electricity prices through sustainable solutions. Shehbaz Sharif lauded the historic relief package introduced by Punjab Chief Minister under the leadership of Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. He noted that this initiative is a significant step toward...

The Governement of Punjab has introduced a professional tax by amending the Punjab Finance Act of 1977. The new tax policy will directly impact employees across various sectors, as it mandates companies to deduct the tax from their workers' salaries. The decision has drawn significant criticism, with many accusing the...

The Government of Punjab has announced a partial suspension of mobile services in 10 districts across the province on 26 August 2024, in observance of the Chehlum of Imam Hussain (RA). The suspension will be in effect from 5 AM to 11 PM on 26 August, in specific areas where...

Hammad Azhar, a key figure in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former federal minister, announced his resignation as Central Punjab president on Thursday. Azhar shared the news on the social media platform X, expressing concerns about limited access to party leadership and key decisions being made without his input. He stressed...

Arshad Nadeem, the renowned Pakistani athlete, was honored by Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, with a generous gift of 100 million PKR and a brand-new Honda Civic with the registration number PAK-9297. The official handover ceremony, which took place recently, saw Nadeem receiving the keys to the sleek new...

The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an important alert regarding the onset of a new monsoon rain spell across the province. the rainfall is anticipated to begin on the evening of August 14th and continue until August 18th, 2024. Weather Forecast and Expected Heavy Rainfall Under the influence...