LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered the restructuring of the Directorate General Public Relations (DGPR) Punjab and directed immediate measures to clear outstanding payments owed to media organisations. A meeting chaired by Maryam Nawaz was held to review the performance and future structure of the provincial information department. Information and Culture Minister Azma…
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered a comprehensive review of fire safety arrangements at government hospitals across the province amid concerns about emergency preparedness at healthcare facilities. The chief minister has directed officials to submit detailed reports on fire safety measures at hospitals across all districts by August 27. Authorities have also been…
LAHORE/MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has intensified consultations over the formation of the next government in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), with senior leaders Shah Ghulam Qadir and Tariq Farooq emerging as leading contenders for the prime minister’s position. A meeting chaired by Nawaz Sharif reviewed the political situation in AJK, possible…
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has stepped up consultations over the formation of the next government in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, with party supremo Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz interviewing candidates for reserved seats. The interviews were held in Murree for five women’s reserved seats in the AJK Legislative Assembly. Several prominent women…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the construction of 800 mini dams across the Potohar region over the next three years as part of one of the province’s largest water conservation initiatives. The ambitious project aims to improve rainwater storage, address water scarcity, and strengthen agricultural sustainability across Punjab. The decision was made…
Punjab Information Minister Uzma Bukhari has said that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is critical of Punjab because it is unable to accept the province’s rapid development under the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government. Responding to recent statements by PPP spokespersons, Bukhari stated that the Punjab government is utilizing public funds for the welfare and…
The Punjab government has launched a drone-based flood surveillance system for the first time to strengthen flood management and improve early warning capabilities across the province. The initiative aims to monitor rivers, barrages, and headworks in real time, enabling authorities to detect rising water levels before floodwaters reach populated areas. According to a Punjab government…
More than two years into Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s tenure, Punjab’s bureaucracy is operating under a significantly different administrative model, focusing on continuity in appointments and performance-based accountability rather than frequent transfers. According to government officials, the provincial administration has adopted a governance strategy centered on administrative stability, allowing senior officers to remain in their…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has unveiled a wide-ranging education reform programme aimed at modernising government schools and expanding educational opportunities for students across the province. Speaking at a ceremony in Arifwala, the chief minister announced that Nawaz Sharif Schools of Eminence will be established in every tehsil to provide high-quality, modern education and improve…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Portugal’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Paulo Domingues, reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations during a meeting in Lahore, with both sides exploring new opportunities for cooperation across multiple sectors. According to the Chief Minister’s Office, the discussions focused on expanding collaboration in trade, investment, agriculture, healthcare, tourism, renewable…
