LAHORE: The Punjab government is moving towards a technology-driven prison security system under its Rs5 billion Safe Jail Project, with Chinese experts proposing artificial intelligence (AI), smart communication facilities and advanced surveillance systems for prisons across the province. The proposals were discussed during a meeting at the Punjab Home Department, chaired by Additional Secretary Prisons…
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched a province-wide campaign against corruption and misuse of authority, directing officials to adopt a zero-tolerance approach and ensure swift action on complaints received from the public. A confidential cell has been established to investigate allegations of corruption and malpractices, with reports to be submitted directly to…
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif is expected to travel to London this weekend to attend the graduation ceremony of her youngest daughter, according to sources. Sources said Maryam Nawaz is likely to remain in the British capital for two to three days. Her visit is expected to be primarily focused on the family…
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: Opposition member of the Punjab Assembly Aftab Ahmad Khan has challenged the provincial government’s Green Property Certificate system, alleging that poor implementation has disrupted property transactions and created difficulties for citizens across Punjab. The opposition lawmaker submitted an adjournment motion in the Punjab Assembly, highlighting what he described as serious administrative and technical problems…
LAHORE: The Punjab government has imposed a one-month ban on eight female stage artists over allegations of vulgar, obscene and indecent performances during stage dramas in different theatres across the province. According to an official notification issued by the Information & Culture Department on August 24, 2026, the action was taken following a monitoring report…
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…
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…
