Punjab

Punjab authorities have issued a high alert due to weather forecasts predicting "moderate to very heavy rain" during this year’s monsoon season. The National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) has issued this warning. Punjab Authorities Issue High Alert for Monsoon Season The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab, under the guidance...

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), in the latest weather update, predicts rain-wind/thunderstorms in Lahore and various parts of Punjab on Sunday evening/night and Monday. Weather Update: Rain Likely in Lahore and Parts of Punjab Currently, continental air is prevailing over most parts of Pakistan, with a shallow westerly wave affecting...

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed the police to seize vehicles that emit smoke in Lahore to reduce smog in the provincial capital. Lahore Police to Seize Smoke-Emitting Vehicles The decision was made by an LHC bench during a hearing on requests from citizens asking the court to address...

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has announced an important update regarding the price of three-phase meters for new general connections. Starting on July 1, 2024, the cost for new three-phase meters will increase, and they will be replaced with advanced three-phase AMI meters. LESCO Raises Price of Three-Phase Meters...

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) as part of its daily weather update has forecasted more rain-wind/thunderstorms for Lahore and various parts of Punjab on Thursday evening/night, continuing through Friday and Saturday. Weather Update: Rain Forecasted for Lahore and Parts of Punjab This weather change is attributed to moist currents from...

A devastating fire broke out, which is suspected to have been caused by a laptop battery explosion, in a house in Sharifpura, Faisalabad, late Wednesday night, leading to the deaths of two children and leaving seven other family members with severe burns. Laptop Battery Explosion: Two Children Dead, Seven Family...

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has released the schedule for the upcoming Eidul Adha holidays. LHC Announces Eid Holiday Schedule According to a notification from the administration, the Lahore High Court (LHC), along with lower courts such as civil and session courts, will be closed from June 17 to June...

The Punjab government has put strict rules in place ahead of Eid ul Adha 2024 to ensure public safety and cleanliness. They have banned the burning of animal heads and trotters in public areas across the province under Section 144. Punjab Govt Bans Burning of Animal Waste During Eid ul...

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has announced a considerable upgrade in the metering system. The company will no longer provide three-phase meters to consumers. Instead, LESCO will now install new meters using the Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) technology. LESCO to Replace Three-Phase Meters with AMR Technology This is part...

The Punjab government has notified orders for early disbursements of the June salaries to all its employees in the public sector before Eid-ul-Adha 2024. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif ordered that the government employees be paid well before the holidays started so they could make the arrangements for the upcoming...

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted hot and dry weather for Lahore and most parts of Punjab over the next three days. According to the PMD, continental air is currently influencing the weather across most of Pakistan. Weather Update for Lahore and Parts of Punjab For June 10 and...

Provincial Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan announced a new electric bus (e-bus) service in Rawalpindi, set to start next year. This service aims to make commuting easier with six planned routes, including one from Taxila, Wah Cantt, and IJ Principal Road to Chongi No 26, and another from Daultala to...