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Pak-India tensions: Schools in Punjab to remain closed for two days

Decision has been made due to the deteriorating law and order situation: Education Minister

Published 08 May, 2025 05:33pm

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Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz launches rescue drils

Drill aims to ensure quick coordinated reaction to unforeseen disasters or emergencies

Published 08 May, 2025 12:24pm

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Punjab police chief orders province-wide security boost amid border tensions

Assures that Punjab Police maintains law and order and carries out relief operations during any emergency

Published 08 May, 2025 09:20am

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Rain predicted in several areas of country

Met Office predicts rain with winds and thunderstorms in parts of GB and Azad Kashmir

Published 02 May, 2025 10:05am

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Heavy rain, thuderstorm to hit Punjab, PDMA issues alert

Authorities issue emergency help-line numbers for public to reach

Published 29 Apr, 2025 09:05pm

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Rain-bearing system to enter Pakistan soon, hail expected in Punjab, KP

Govt urges citizens, farmers to take precautionary measures

Published 29 Apr, 2025 06:29pm

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Punjab to buy new vehicles for Safe Cities Authority’s officials

Decision underscores govt's commitment to enhance resources for authority

Updated 27 Apr, 2025 03:35pm

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Punjab govt to hold local elections in September

Govt introduces new educational qualification requirements for candidates participating in local elections

Published 23 Apr, 2025 11:28am

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Sindh, Punjab clash over canal projects as water resource tensions escalate

Bukhari criticizes Sindh govt for not establishing wheat prices or sourcing from local growers

Published 22 Apr, 2025 03:01pm

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SC scrutinizes Punjab govt’s legal basis for appeals

Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim raises concerns over govt's timing in actions

Published 22 Apr, 2025 11:10am

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Punjab govt prepares for safe celebration of Basant

Festival is scheduled to take place in February

Published 21 Apr, 2025 02:08pm

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Punjab police to procure 34 advanced quadcopters for surveillance, counterterrorism

Police spokesperson confirms each quadcopter will feature high-resolution camera

Published 19 Apr, 2025 03:32pm

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Rain, hailstorms hit KP, Punjab; Met Office warns of flash floods

NEOC issues nationwide alert for worsening weather conditions

Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:17pm

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Punjab govt to reconstitute Drug Courts to combat rising issues

Bill presented in Punjab Assembly says that one session judge to be appointed

Published 17 Apr, 2025 01:42pm

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Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 shakes Punjab, KP districts

There have been no reports of casualties or property damage

Updated 16 Apr, 2025 09:09am

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Punjab’s plant for Pakistan campaign plants more than 233,000 trees

CM’s aims to combat pollution and enhance greenery

Published 14 Apr, 2025 10:46am

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Pakistan intensifies deportation campaign with over 921,000 illegal foreigners sent home

Government of Pakistan is dedicated to facilitating the dignified return of illegal foreigners and Afghan citizen cardholders

Published 10 Apr, 2025 10:32am

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LHC declares water emergency in Punjab amid smog mitigation efforts

PDMA is given task with ensuring water emergency is officially declared

Published 09 Apr, 2025 11:24am

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Heatwave predicted across Sindh, Punjab, and Balochistan

Met department issues advisory as temperatures rise and rain brings temporary relief in some regions

Published 09 Apr, 2025 09:08am

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Punjab launches electric bus network with 1,500 vehicles across major cities

Lahore to host high-tech transport control tower

Published 08 Apr, 2025 09:22am

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Punjab launches online system for prison reforms, inmate welfare

Noor-ul-Amin Mengal says that this will eliminate difficulties faced by inmates and their families

Published 04 Apr, 2025 11:47am

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Hammad Azhar resigns from all positions in PTI Punjab

Hammad Azhar says that he is being accused of hindering the work of other party members

Published 03 Apr, 2025 09:38am

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Punjab to announce annual exam results on this day

Ceremonies will be held to honor position holders, and students will receive awards

Published 31 Mar, 2025 09:21am

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Punjab announces revised school timings post-Eid holidays

Schools will be closed for Eid-ul-Fitr from March 28 to April 6 in Punjab

Published 28 Mar, 2025 01:19pm

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Punjab CM summons action plan to combat AIDS in Taunsa

Mission is set to trace the history of affected children from April 7 to 14

Published 28 Mar, 2025 12:03pm

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Rawalpindi Zakat office announces increase in financial assistance for needy people

Fund distribution is set to take place from April 7 to 14

Updated 28 Mar, 2025 12:06pm

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Fire erupts in Sadiqabad’s thrift market

Fire spreads to the vacant railway carriage parked on the tracks

Published 27 Mar, 2025 02:10pm

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Jaffar Express resumes its services after 16 days suspension

Jaffar Express connects all four provinces, serving as a vital transportation link for passengers nationwide

Published 27 Mar, 2025 10:01am

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PDMA warns of drought risk in Punjab, threatening key crops

Limited rainfall could impact the Rabi season, with farmers facing financial losses amid lower rice production

Published 26 Mar, 2025 08:13pm

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Punjab, KP announce Eid ul-Fitr holidays

KP provincial government grants three days off to government employees

Published 26 Mar, 2025 01:40pm