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…
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…
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…
The Lahore district administration has sealed a private water park following the tragic death of a nine-year-old girl in an accident involving the facility’s drainage system. The incident took place at a private water park in Batapur, where the child had visited with her family. According to preliminary investigations, the swimming pool was being drained…
The Punjab government has announced a major housing initiative aimed at improving the safety and living conditions of families residing in structurally weak homes. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the Apna Ghar, Mehfooz Ghar programme under the existing Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar initiative, introducing interest-free loans for repairing unsafe houses and constructing additional…
