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The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Sunday issued a public advisory, warning of an intensifying heatwave expected to grip major cities and plains of Punjab by May 19.

Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has set a new record by disbursing over Rs. 61 billion in business loans to more than 107,000 individuals in just three months under the Chief Minister’s Easy Business Finance and Card Schemes. According to official figures, the province witnessed the launch of 57,913 new businesses during this […]

LAHORE - The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday directed the Punjab government to implement immediate measures to curb water wastage in the province.

Punjab observed the "Day of Gratitude and Truth vs Falsehood" with province-wide ceremonies led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, who officially inaugurated the events by hoisting the national flag alongside provincial ministers.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced the election for the vacant general seat from Punjab in Senate on May 29. The seat fell vacant following the demise of Senator Professor Sajid Mir on May 3, 2025, Associated Press of Pakistan reported. According to a notification by the provincial election commissioner, the nomination papers may be filed on May 14 and 15 for the election that will be held at the Punjab Assembly. The names of the nominated candidates will be published on May 16. The scrutiny of the nomination papers will be held on May 17 while appeals against their acceptance or rejection will be filed on May 20. The appeals will be disposed of on May 22. The revised list of candidates will be published on May 23, while the candidature may be withdrawn by May 24. The polling will be held at the Punjab Assembly chambers between 9am to 4pm. The nomination papers may be received from the Punjab ECP office on 10-Court Street in Lahore during the office hours. Notable religious and political ...

Colleges and universities across Punjab will reopen tomorrow, with the examinations to be held as per schedule from Monday onwards, the provincial government has said.

In a significant step towards public safety and disaster readiness, more than 50,000 volunteers have completed civil defense training across Punjab within just 48 hours, under the directive of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

MULTAN - Emergency response drills are ongoing by different services across south Punjab to ensure a swift response in any emergency situation as India continued to escalate situation following its unprovoked missile attack that was responded by Pakistan swiftly and smartly.

In response to rising tensions with India, the Punjab government has announced the closure of all educational institutions across the province for two days.

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has strongly condemned the recent wave of Indian drone strikes in Lahore, Gujranwala, Chakwal, Rawalpindi, Attock, Bahawalpur, and other cities across Punjab, terming the attacks a blatant act of aggression by India.

LAHORE: In response to India’s brazen pre-dawn attack, the Punjab government has mobilised all departments, directing them to maintain maximum preparedness in accordance with the ‘War Book’ protocols. Rescue services have been put on high alert and a central control room established to ensure seamless monitoring and coordination. While the armed forces ferociously responded to the attack, the Punjab government swiftly took measures to ensure public safety, announcing the immediate closure of public and private sector universities, colleges, and schools, as well as the suspension of ongoing examinations at various academic levels. As 26 civilians have been martyred and 46 sustained injuries in Indian missile attacks, the Punjab government cancelled staff holidays and called all law-enforcement agencies officials to handle any eventuality. Despite high alert, educational institutes allowed to function normally; social media flooded with memes after damages to India In line with the `War Book’ protocols, the Pun...

In a significant move towards sustainable urban transport, the Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, has approved the installation of a solar power system for e-charging stations.

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued a weather advisory warning of continued heavy rains and thunderstorms across Lahore and several other districts in the province.

Punjab government has approved phase-wise construction, repair and rehabilitation projects in major cities across the province.