Punjab

Dr Qibla Ayaz says ulema have assured the government that people would obey lockdown directives

The optimist in Cheema hoped that the virus would be eradicated from the country soon

Promises provision of medical equipment, emergency drugs

More than 50 policemen donated their blood to thalassemia patients

Over 1,000 prisoners were shifted after confirmation of coronavirus cases in district jail

The amount is expected to be distributed amongst deserving lawyers at the tehsil and district level of the province

BISP Divisional Director Zafar Khan says social distancing will be ensured during distribution

Permission for various businesses revised repeatedly amid efforts to curb virus infection

As many as 11,000 patients and their attendants visit both hospitals daily

Labourers of 150-year-old salt mine not registered with government

PM launched Rs144 billion programme to support 12 million families

PM announces to open construction sector from April 14

Young doctors claim they are not given ‘adequate healthcare facilities’

Says 70,000 individuals availed healthcare advice provided at facilities in province

Petitioner Nabeel Javed says permission of international flights seems to be unreasonable

Number of inmates suffering from coronavirus rises to 49 with 150 suspected cases

Passion for wildlife and years of experience drive Zia Mahmood to spend time with big cats at home

Changing paradigm during lockdown shows need for fundamental shifts in policing trends

Only licence holders will be allowed to purchase the grain

We will emerge stronger from this challenge with help of vibrant youth and resilient people, says army chief

Health official says they will be allowed to return home after fresh tests, quarantine

31 patients admitted in Sargodha’s quarantine centre, 24 tested positive

CM says jobs of staff members will be given protection

Sources say collected funds has been distributed among more than 400 lawyers

Chief minister approves their resignations

Prices of milk, chicken and vegetables decreases significantly due to the closure of hotels

Energy minister says govt could enhance wheat procurement target for ongoing year

Members of all communities cancel upcoming events to curb virus spread

Yellow or brown rust epidemic may cause losses of up to 60% of total yield

Punjab declared calamity-hit province, lockdown extended until April 14

However, PTI former secretary general rubbishes report saying he was never chairman of any task force

Citizens say government’s relief packages are just tall claims

They were requested not to visit the health facility for consultation about ailments

Administration plans to wash all buildings, disinfect beds

Mutilated body discovered in fields during search by local people

More than 11kgs of heroin, 15 grams of ice, more than seven kgs of opium and 4,699 bottles of liquor were also seized

The CS issued instructions to officers to submit their suggestions to finalise a strategy on the construction industry

Flour Mills Association vows not to defend mills found guilty of violating government orders

PM’s aide says Imran has started accountability process in his party, Shehbaz should follow suit

1,380 coronavirus patients classified into Zaireen, Tableeghi Jamaat members, prisoners and common citizens

When Aslam confronted his son, he threatened his father with a pistol

All textile factories were informed that the factories’ administration would ensure social distancing

Divisional engineer says all locomotives, corridors, and offices of the shed area were washed with disinfectant

Bench emphasises need to act together and contribute at national level during coronavirus crisis

Daily wagers, affected from lockdown, would be given Rs4,000 monthly, says minister

Textile, leather, sports goods, meat, fruits and vegetables, medical instrument and auto parts production allowed

Number of deaths in the province stands at 11

Lawmakers will also oversee wheat procurement drive

Profiteers selling flour, sugar, pulses at high prices, masks and sanitisers not available

Facility will protect more than 0.3m commuters from coronavirus threat in vegetable markets daily