Punjab

NAB decides to challenge acquittals

Petitioner implored that companies created fake crisis of masks etc

470 suspected patients of virus reported in Nistar Hospiatal since Jan 24

Villagers expect government to lift them out of poverty

The committee would submit a detailed report with recommendations over current situation

Also seize 2.53 kg of hashish

47 cases reported during March as compared to 28 during same month last year

Tariff for 100-megawatt power projects at Layyah and Bahawalpur would soon be notified

Threaten protests unless authority releases salaries immediately

Punjab Minister for Industries for fast-tracking work on Faisalabad Expo Centre

Shops start hiring motorcyclists to deliver goods

Officials will have powers to sentence violators to three days in prison

PTU leaders call for unconditional regularisation of teachers who have cleared NTS

Petitioner had demanded relief fund for traders

Punjab govt decides to open offices related to builders

“In the next 10-12 months there could be a big breakthrough with regard to coronavirus vaccine.”

This year the government provided open ‘bardana’ (gunny bags) to farmers for wheat procurement

Officials performing duties without PPE are vulnerable to virus

Shopkeepers blame lockdown for supply disruption

25,000 acres of land awaits promised water

"Exporters of Sialkot backbone of the national economy"

Seed was available with Punjab Seed Corporation for Rs1,000 per bag for 200,000 acres

Minor was kidnapped as he went out to play in neighbourhood

Special squads to implement lockdown restrictions

Teams of seven police stations of Lyallpur division arrested 735 violators, registered 310 cases against them

Bureau chief says some housing societies exist only on paper lacking proper approval

The three members of the missionary group have been shifted to a quarantine centre

More than 600 dealers involved in selling hashish, opium in different areas

Petitioner says Sindh, Balochistan govts had taken steps for the survival of labourers by restoring them on their jobs

Bar association contends all other sectors have been allocated funds

Punjab Assembly, staff donated Rs30 million for the chief minister’s fund

Agreement to benefit people of southern Punjab

Auction fetches Rs2.1 million amid increasing number of animals in zoo

Governor says staying home is best way to stem coronavirus

Traders want permission to open shops till 10pm

Community members wait for financial assistance from the government

Maids, cooks and street workers face double whammy: loss of work and fear of Covid-19

It leaves behind other provinces with average monthly income of Rs42,861

Stranded citizens urge Indian, Pakistani governments to expedite efforts for repatriation

Assures PML-N president investigators will take all precautionary measures

Pakistan now has 65% local transmission cases compared to start of pandemic when all cases were from abroad, says SAPM

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi says PTI conducting media trial of opposition

Want spicy food and access to wifi to kill time

Many keep salons closed as confusion prevails even after lockdown ease

Over 54,000 coronavirus tests carried out in Punjab

Expresses fears about spread of virus in coming days

Traders lauded for closing down markets

Despite putting in 24-hour shifts for a week, doctors, nurses and paramedics have refused their leaves

Changa Manga beehives could fetch Rs10m, if PM’s scheme fully implemented 

Victim’s mother says her husband was infuriated over her frequent visits to in-laws