Punjab

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...

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has extended the market timings in the city as Eid ul Adha approaches. The decision was made by Justice Shahid Karim during a session on addressing issues related to smog and environmental pollution. Lahore High Court Extends Market Timings Till Eid ul Adha Under the...

LAHORE: In a tragic incident, a man named Asghar set himself on fire outside the office of the Inspector General (IG) of Punjab after being denied a meeting despite waiting since 7 am. Frustrated by the lack of response from the authorities, Asghar resorted to the extreme act of self-immolation....

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), in the latest weather update, has forecast more intermittent rains and gusty winds in Lahore and various parts of Punjab on Thursday night, Friday, and Saturday. This weather change is due to a westerly wave prevailing over Pakistan's upper and central regions. Weather Update: Rain,...

The Cabinet Committee on Thursday recommended that the Government of Punjab increase the legal marriage age for girls from 16 to 18 years. Punjab to Raise Legal Marriage Age for Girls The proposal is now awaiting approval from the full cabinet of Punjab, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif....

Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz has launched the registration process for the "Kisan Card" to bring ease and prosperity to the lives of farmers. Punjab Kisan Card Registration Process is Now Open The CM emphasized her commitment to improving the lives of farmers. Under this project, agricultural loans worth Rs...