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Punjab tightens crackdown on extremists under new law and order measures

Maryam Nawaz leads third consecutive high-level meeting; stricter enforcement of laws, whistleblower cells, and record youth training drive announced

Published 22 Oct, 2025 07:57pm

Pakistan

Nawaz says Pakistan is our red line, vows no compromise on security

PM Shehbaz briefs PML-N president on Afghan talks, counterterrorism efforts

Published 19 Oct, 2025 11:11pm

Pakistan

Wheat Policy 2025-26 approved: Govt decides to give fair price to farmers

PM Shehbaz says policy will protect farmers’ interests through strategic reserves

Published 19 Oct, 2025 09:32pm

Pakistan

PML-N leaders agree ceasefire with PPP after Jati Umra meeting

Nawaz, Shehbaz and Maryam pledge phased talks to resolve differences after row over flood relief; leaders exchange briefings on Kashmir and foreign contacts

Published 04 Oct, 2025 10:42pm

Pakistan

Punjab CM launches Green Tractor Programme Phase-II with 9,500 high-power tractors

Maryam Nawaz personally congratulates successful farmers as scheme offers up to Rs1 million subsidy

Published 20 Sep, 2025 10:06pm

Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif departs for London on routine medical check-up

PML-N supremo expected to stay for two weeks, had recent MRI at Lahore hospital

Published 15 Sep, 2025 05:58pm

Pakistan

Traffic police issue special plan for Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH)

MA Jinnah Road in Karachi is closed for vehicular traffic

Published 06 Sep, 2025 09:28am

Business & Economy

FPCCI rejects Rs75 billion in ‘unfair’ LNG bills from 2015-2022

Business leaders warn of shutting down industries if charges not withdrawn

Published 21 Aug, 2025 07:02pm

Pakistan

Rahim Yar Khan road tragedy: Bus collides with ambulance, 7 killed

Passenger bus en route from Karachi to Lahore crashes near Sadiqabad, several injured rushed to hospital

Published 21 Aug, 2025 06:06pm

Pakistan

Punjab to launch Pakistan’s first ‘Super Autonomous Rapid Transport’ system

Trackless electric tram will operate along 31-kilometre route

Published 07 Aug, 2025 05:07pm

Pakistan

Millers demand complete deregulation of sugar sector

Deregulation will unlock sugar sector's full potential

Published 20 Jul, 2025 07:13pm

Pakistan

Rain-related incidents claim 30 lives across Punjab

Lahore worst-hit as roof collapse, electrocution claim lives of women and children

Published 16 Jul, 2025 08:08pm

Pakistan

Lahore’s old buildings become ticking time bombs during heavy rains

Hundreds are still living in 96 unsafe buildings despite warnings

Published 14 Jul, 2025 07:40pm

Pakistan

NDMA issues storm, rain alert across Pakistan; risk of glacier outburst in Northern Areas

Monsoon rains to continue in Punjab till July 13

Published 10 Jul, 2025 10:01pm

Pakistan

Lahore Airport to remain closed at specific times from July 1

Decision taken in view of heightened bird activity during monsoon season

Published 26 Jun, 2025 05:51pm

Pakistan

Punjab police assigned over Rs30bn revenue target in budget

Directives raise concerns over law enforcement's growing role in tax collection

Updated 17 Jun, 2025 05:09pm

Pakistan

No new tax in Rs5,553 billion Punjab budget

10% increase in salaries of govt workers; opposition members stage noisy protest

Published 16 Jun, 2025 05:11pm

Pakistan

Punjab cabinet approves Rs5.5 trillion budget for fiscal year 2025-26

Punjab budget proposes 10 % increase in govt workers salary, 5% in pensions

Published 16 Jun, 2025 02:20pm

Pakistan

Pakistan Railways announces 20% Eid al-Azha discount

Initiative aims to ensure convenient travel for citizens during the holiday season

Published 04 Jun, 2025 02:33pm

Pakistan

Pakistan express derails between Mubarakpur and Kalanchwala

Operations for other trains temporarily suspended

Published 01 Jun, 2025 12:07pm

Pakistan

Punjab abolishes birth, death registration fee

Citizens can ensure protection of their civil rights by registering births, deaths timely: Maryam Nawaz

Published 25 May, 2025 07:18pm