More than 1,000 snakebite cases have been reported across Punjab during the current year, with officials warning residents to remain cautious as the rainy season increases the risk of encounters with snakes. According to an official report, a total of 1,070 snakebite cases were recorded across the province between January 1 and August 31. The…
The Punjab government is planning to establish a Rescue 1122 station in Chakwal this year to improve emergency response and provide faster medical, fire and rescue assistance to residents. Parliamentary Secretary to the Chief Minister’s Inspection Team Chaudhry Haider Sultan discussed the proposed facility with Provincial Minister for Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Khawaja Salman…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has declared women and children a “red line”, announcing a zero-tolerance approach toward abuse and violence against vulnerable groups and directing police authorities to ensure that cases are formally registered. According to the information provided, the new approach challenges a longstanding practice in which complaints involving women and children were…
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered the abolition of 31 Deputy Secretary posts across 20 provincial departments as part of the government’s ongoing austerity and administrative reform drive. The decision was communicated through an official notification issued by the General Wing of the Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD). The move is aimed…
ISLAMABAD: Punjab has the largest reported sugar stock among the three provinces for which figures were presented to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), with more than 1.58 million metric tonnes available as of Friday, September 4. According to figures presented to FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Punjab had 1,588,542 metric tonnes of sugar in…
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: The Punjab government has initiated another round of administrative reshuffling, transferring and appointing senior officers to key positions across municipal services, urban management, district administration and food administration. According to a notification issued by the Services & General Administration Department (S&GAD) on September 2, 2026, the transfers and postings have been made with immediate…
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…
