Punjab
More News
-
Punjab unveils Rs1.97 trillion development-centric budget
Allocates Rs635 billions for development projects; earmarks 15.4 % of total budget for health
-
Mango growers to get advisory through SMS
SMS, containing proper advisory, would be delivered periodically to facilitate the growers.
-
11 policemen punished over negligence
On proving involvement in a robbery incident, the DPO dismissed ASI Jahangir Khan from service.
-
Punjab education budget increases by 10 %
For higher education, a total budget of Rs44.6 billion has been allocated,
-
Inflation reined in to stay below 6% target
The low inflation contributed to maintaining policy interest rate at 5.75%, which is again the lowest in decades.
-
Rs540m allocated to environment
Seven new schemes to the tune of Rs382 million have been announced for sustainable development.
-
No traffic jams before iftar, CTO Rawalpindi tells wardens
Says all wardens to stay on duty at the end of fast to keep traffic moving
-
Water, sanitation given due attention in budget
It will spend Rs1.01 billion on the Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Strategy for WASH, including water supply.
-
Punjab govt to spend millions to teach Chinese, Turkish to students
Shehbaz Sharif has pressed on the importance of learning these languages keeping growing job opportunities in mind.
-
DSP Okara detained for corruption
Rs60 million worth of vouchers were found bogus.
-
Punjab allocates Rs21b for agriculture, Rs9b for energy
Looks to convert 10,000 schools to solar power during 2017-18
-
Punjab slaps sales tax on internet services
Aims to collect Rs348b in revenues, will issue Rs25b bonds for infrastructure projects
-
Woman, three daughters 'commit suicide' after money dispute in Multan
30-year-old Fouzia, along with three daughters, jumped into canal after dispute with husband Irfan
-
Iranian photojournalist assaulted in Islamabad
Zeeshan Ali was taking photographs when armed men assaulted him and stole equipment
-
Punjab govt to introduce cable car
Government plans to introduce ropeways transport system also known as cable car at four different places.
-
Robbers disguised as beggars rob shop
A gang of three robbers, including a girl, in guise of beggars reached a jewellery shop in Machhli Bazaar.
-
NAB arrests Customs appraiser
The accused has the ownership of 14 kanals and nine marlas land near DHA Lahore.
-
More hepatitis filter clinics will be established across province: CM
Shehbaz said Hepatitis Control Programme was working in an effective manner
-
Woman claims Kasur police protecting ‘mighty suspects’
Amna said her son was used in the incident by some influential but police were not exposing the prime suspects.
-
LHC seeks reply on conservation of blackbucks
Blackbuck was a protected animal under Punjab Wildlife Act 1972.
-
40 people booked for maltreating health officer
40 persons, including vaccinators Muhammad Ahmad, Muhammad Waqas, Aftab and Imran had attacked his office.
-
30 beggars sent behind bars
Arrested beggars included 16 males, 12 females and two children.
-
Technical training varsity in Punjab on the cards
According to the agreement, nine degree courses will be offered at UTVE.
-
High prices of commodities irk Bahawalpur residents
A random market survey revealed that vegetables and fruits were being sold in the market on double rates.
-
60% of non-salary budget for schools released
Rs8.39 billion had been issued for NSB of schools in 36 districts of the province.
-
Rs635billion to be set aside for development
The government has increased the development budget allocation by 15% as compared to previous year’s Rs550 billion
-
LHC refuses to hear blasphemy convict’s appeal
Division bench says case wrongfully fixed; directs registrar to fix hearing before appropriate bench
-
Ex-SHO tries in vain to file case against CTO
Race Course police refused to register an FIR on the complaint of Westridge police station’s former SHO SI Malik Asif
-
Firdous Ashiq Awan: professional doctor to seasoned parliamentarian
The politician earned fame in the initial days of her political journey despite switching sides
-
Senate panel refuses to validate disputed tax orders
Proposes legislation to provide legal cover to all tax notifications issued after 18th amendment
-
Private schools start vacations today
Summer vacations will start all over Pakistan Private Schools from June 1 to July 31, 2017
-
Corporal punishment condemned
'We strongly condemn the use of corporal punishment and the practice of inflicting bodily harm to any student. '
-
Man shot dead on Tipu Road in Pindi
Police say they have yet to find any clues about the assailants
-
PHA wants to extend lease periods for advertisers
PHA, for this fiscal year, is hoping to generate around Rs600 million through 215 outdoor advertisement points.
-
Power outages continue to plague city
Bashir Ahmad, said people in their area hardly get electricity for four to six hours a day.
-
Rains break heat spell in twin cities
Temperature fell from 42 degrees to high 20s
-
Shop worker faints due to fear of robbers
The outlaws robbed cellphones worth Rs3.5 million, Rs1,25,000 cash and laptop from the shop.
-
Huge inferno at oil mill wreaks havoc
As a result of the fire, four shops and two houses in the area were completely destroyed.
-
Tobacco hollows you out, warn experts
Frequent use of tobacco causes life threatening diseases while efforts should be taken to ban its use in Pakistan.
-
Profiteering continues at Ramazan bazaars unabated
They are selling assorted varieties or substandard commodities at the price of superior quality goods.
-
Two convicted in murder case
Qaisar Abbas and Jawad had gunned down a passenger Muhammad Umair during a robbery bid
-
PMDC seeks report on death of 11-year-old boy at DHQ Rawalpindi
Medical body’s chief warns that those found guilty would be dealt with strictly
-
LHC orders release of 28 kiln workers
The court ordered to release all workers, including women and children.
-
LHC questions delay in completion of project
Mian Rasheed appeared before the court and said public money was being wasted on the Orange Line metro Train Project.
-
PU students selected for scholarship
Director IAGS Dr Saleem Haider has congratulated the students on their remarkable achievement.
-
Two boys drown in Jhelum Canal
Rescue 1122 officials recovered the body and shifted to District Headquarters Hospital.
-
New WASA chief vows to address water shortages
Says efforts would be made to draw water from the Ghazi-Barotha project
-
Judge’s ‘thrashing’ triggers boycott of sessions courts
The lawyers used abusive language and attempted to beat civil judge Waseem Ahmed in his chamber.
-
PLRA to put all ownership deeds online
The approval was given Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s blessing during a performance review meeting of PLRA.
-
Six killed in Lodhran road accident
A police official said the passenger van was going from Lahore to Sadiqabad when it collided with a truck.