Punjab

LAHORE: Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) organized a Briefing to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the landmark judgment on minorities’ rights (SMC No. 1/2014) authored by former Chief Justice Tassaduq Hussian Jillani. The speakers included; Peter Jacob, Saroop Ijaz Advocate, and Saqib Jillani Advocate, while Naina Samson was the master of...

LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Punjab has issued a comprehensive weather advisory, warning of heavy torrential rains expected to hit southern and central regions of Punjab from August 27th to August 31st, 2024. The advisory follows reports from the Meteorological Office indicating that a deep depression currently...

KARACHI - Traders across Pakistan have initiated a nationwide shutter-down strike today (Wednesday) in protest against the government's recently introduced tax policy, known as the 'Tajir Dost Scheme.' The strike, which was called by the All Pakistan Anjuman Tajran (APAT), has gained significant traction as business communities in major cities,...

RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) launched a decisive operation against unauthorized commercial structures in Sherpao Colony and Saidpur Housing Scheme on Tuesday, reinforcing its commitment to upholding urban planning regulations. Led by Director General Kinza Murtaza, the RDA Enforcement Squad took action against multiple properties found in violation of...

Rawalpindi, 24th August 2024: The Deputy Commissioner of Rawalpindi has officially declared a local holiday for educational institutions in Tehsil City, Tehsil Cantt, and Tehsil Saddar of Rawalpindi district on Monday, 26th August 2024, in observance of the Chehlum procession. The announcement, made through Notification No. 214/ADC(HQ)/AC dated 24th August...

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued a weather advisory for the southern half of Punjab, warning of torrential rains expected from 25th to 29th August 2024. The advisory highlights the potential for heavy downpours, urban flooding, and landslides across several districts. Affected Areas: Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock,...

LAHORE: The Government College University (GCU) in Lahore has introduced a new dress code policy. Effective immediately, male and female students are prohibited from wearing t-shirts and jeans on campus. The decision, announced in a recent notification, is part of the university's broader efforts to maintain a decorum conducive to...

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...