Punjab

The Punjab government has approved the Finance Bill 2024–25, which includes significant increases in court fees and stamp duties. These changes are part of an effort to generate an additional Rs 4.2 billion annually. Punjab Govt Increases Court Fees and Stamp Duties With New Budget Changes in Stamp Duties The...

The driving license fee in Punjab will remain unchanged with the start of the new Fiscal Year (2024–25). Punjab Driving License Fee From July 1 It is pertinent to mention that the Punjab government had already increased the driving license fee earlier this year after it started a crackdown on...

Residents in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Lahore are experiencing low gas pressure, causing inconvenience for many. People in these cities have reported that their gas supply is weaker than usual, making it hard to cook at their homes. Residents Facing Low Gas Pressure in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Lahore Reports have been...

Lahore has introduced an electronic challan (e-challan) system to curb traffic violations. This new system will send fines directly to the homes of drivers who break rules such as lane violations, stopping over the line, and ignoring zebra crossings. Lahore Implements New E-Challan System for Traffic Violations This initiative was...

The Punjab government declared that Saturdays will now be holidays for school students. This decision is part of a new policy introduced by Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat. Punjab Government Announces Saturday Holiday for School Students Minister Hayat explained that this change aims to reduce the workload on teachers...

The Punjab government has announced plans to start manufacturing Chromebooks and launch the Digital Schools (DS) on Wheels project. Punjab to Launch Chromebook Manufacturing and Digital Schools on Wheels Project This initiative comes as international organizations, including Allied and Google for Education, have agreed to collaborate. The decision was made...

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...