Punjab

Renowned Pakistani songwriter, singer and actor Ali Zafar took to X platform to address the critical issue of smog in Punjab, urging the government to clarify its recently proposed 10-year policy on air quality improvement. Zafar acknowledged the Punjab government’s initiative to tackle smog, which is currently being reviewed by...

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced that the provincial government is taking all necessary precautionary measures to tackle the smog issue in Punjab, particularly in Lahore. However, she emphasized that it will take a few years to see significant improvements, as the problem cannot be resolved overnight. In...

The Nankana Sahib district has announced a local holiday on November 15 to honor the 555th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. Deputy Commissioner Taslim Akhtar Rao issued a notification, confirming the holiday and outlining the schedule for the celebrations, which will run from November 13...

The Punjab government has ordered that 50% of employees in its offices shift to online work. This directive, issued by Dr. Imran Hamid, Punjab's Director General of Environment, applies to all government, semi-government, and autonomous institutions in the region. Under the new guidelines, half of the government staff will continue...

The Government of Punjab has announced a public holiday on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in honor of Allama Iqbal Day. This holiday, issued as part of the Services and General Administration Department’s notification, will be observed across the province to commemorate the contributions of the national poet, Allama Iqbal. Read...

This morning, an accident occurred on Motorway M2 near Lahore due to a sudden onset of dense smog. Eyewitnesses reported that when they initially departed from the Lahore toll plaza, visibility was clear, but shortly afterward, thick smog engulfed the road, making it challenging to drive safely. Thankfully, no fatalities...

LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to close all schools up to the higher secondary level until November 17 to protect students from hazardous smog levels. Announced on Wednesday by Senior Punjab Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, the closures will affect Lahore, Multan, Gujranwala, and Faisalabad divisions, where the air quality index...

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested social media influencer Shehzad Hakeem, the husband of Dania Shah, in connection with an alleged rape case. The arrest came after an objectionable video statement he made about the incident surfaced online. According to an FIA statement issued from its headquarters in Islamabad...

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing has filed a case against 38 individuals, including well-known journalists and YouTubers, for allegedly spreading false information about a reported rape incident at a private college in Lahore. The First Information Report (FIR) was registered following a complaint by Sadia Yousuf, the...

Famous Pakistani Tiktoker personality Minahil Malik has addressed the recent controversy surrounding a leaked videos that has been circulating online. According to Minahil Malik, the some leaked videos are entirely fabricated, created using AI editing techniques. She expressed her frustration over the situation, stating, "The video circulating on social media...

The Chief Minister Punjab Skill Development Program is offering an incredible opportunity for the youth of Punjab to enroll in Free IT Courses with International Certification. These courses cover the most in-demand skills in the tech industry, including Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, Cloud Computing,...

The Government of Punjab has issued a notification announcing the closure of all public and private sector colleges and universities across the province on Friday, October 18, 2024. This decision comes in light of recent student protests that erupted across various Punjab Colleges branches nationwide. The protests, sparked by a...