Punjab

Rawalpindi mayor election will be determined by direct vote

Family courts dispose of 3,500 cases in one year culminating in divorces

Sonia Bibi was rushed to hospital where she died of her wounds

CM orders soil, water testing in DG Khan

Agriculture minister says portal launched to address complaints

Pervaiz Elahi announced that discussions for fielding joint candidates in local government elections would continue

A foiled plan has brought to light departmental negligence and allegations of aiding and abetting

Expert says increasing rate of kidney diseases a matter of concern

Every family in Punjab will enjoy medical treatment facilities of up to Rs1 million per annum

Punjab govt offers regular tax-payers 10 per cent discount to pay dues by Dec 31

Punjab govt puts six hilly tehsils under Rawalpindi District Council

Detainees complain of disparities and poor safety precautionary protocols within jail

Installed for public safety, the city’s security cameras haven’t been repaired in over two years

Local administration fails to check unrestrained price hikes

Cantonment boards say educational institutions will be sealed after January 1

Health official says more people will be vaccinated next week

Sanitary workers provided warm clothing and shoes for carrying out cleanliness work

SNGPL decides to launch crackdown on citizens using gas compressors

Expansion of provincial capital over green areas intensifies pollution

Victim was kidnapped at gunpoint from Ghausia Road

Brother of deceased constable had also laid down life in encounter

Filmmakers from Kyrgyzstan highlight issues faced by world’s most polluted cities, including Lahore

Speakers say Maulana Zafar Ali Khan infused spirit of freedom among Muslims

Large number of married women desert husband in Rawalpindi district

Mianwali DC briefed on planned facilities, pace of work

Gujranwala RPO issues 700 notices over lack of action on helpline calls

It will be first vegetable, fruit, flower, market in Rawalpindi

Threaten boycott if respective demands regarding manhandling incident not met

Police say they used to commit robberies in upscale localities of capital

The Bhoonja Valley has received up to one foot of snow so far

Several business owners hope to make profit selling gifts, decorations, edible items

Firearms experts suggest many precautions for gun-keeping

Pandemic continues to disrupt academic activities

Health minister urges married women to get family info updated at NADRA

Says at least 50 million have received one Covid jab

Constable Faisal has been arrested and booked under charges of attempted murder, misuse of authority

IHC directs lower court to conclude proceedings by Feb 28

Cost likely to escalate as competent forum yet to give green light to ‘game-changer projects’

Historic old city entrance was closed as security measure in 2009

Total of 8,500 trees grown on 19,000 square feet

Word in the market is that there will be a further Rs50 hike in sugar per bag

Says Rawalpindi has given anti-polio drops to 99 per cent of children

Criticises opposition’s spate of political negativity

Raja says 40 more laws will be presented in assembly

Official says sufficient stock of vaccine available in Faisalabad

Calls for immediate policy, reforms on issue

Says polling would be held in 594 polling stations

Say no educational institution will be allowed to function in residential areas

NCOC recommends holiday pushed back to January 3 to maximise vaccine uptake among students

Punjab cities held different events in remembrance of the schoolchildren martyred seven years ago