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PHA Accelerates Digital Transformation with Comprehensive Office Digitization Plan

Dua Sehar23 hours ago03 mins

PHA Accelerates Digital Transformation with Comprehensive Office Digitization Plan LAHORE – The Punjab Horticulture Authority (PHA) has launched a major digitization initiative aimed at modernizing administrative operations, improving transparency, and enhancing efficiency across all offices operating under its authority. The move marks another important step in the Punjab government’s broader vision of promoting e-governance and…

Rain, Dust Storms and Hail Expected Across Punjab as New Weather System Arrives

Dua Sehar23 hours ago03 mins

Rain, Dust Storms and Hail Expected Across Punjab as New Weather System Arrives LAHORE – Several districts across Punjab are expected to experience rain, dust storms, strong winds, and possible hailstorms from June 2 to June 5 as a fresh westerly weather system enters the upper parts of Pakistan, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department…

Punjab Braces for Rising Temperatures as Rain System Weakens

Dua Sehar2 days ago03 mins

Punjab Braces for Rising Temperatures as Rain System Weakens LAHORE – Residents across Punjab are being advised to prepare for hotter and drier weather conditions as the weather system responsible for recent rainfall across the province has weakened and moved away. According to the Meteorological Department, temperatures are expected to rise steadily over the coming…

Maryam Nawaz Vows Strict Enforcement of Smoking Ban Across Punjab

Dua Sehar2 days ago04 mins

Maryam Nawaz Vows Strict Enforcement of Smoking Ban Across Punjab LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reaffirmed her government’s commitment to protecting public health by ensuring the strict enforcement of smoking bans in educational institutions and public places across the province. Her message was issued on the occasion of World No Tobacco…

Heavy Rain and Hailstorm Lash Lahore as CM Maryam Orders Emergency Drainage Operations

Dua Sehar3 days ago02 mins

Heavy rain accompanied by a severe hailstorm and strong winds swept across Lahore on Saturday, bringing relief from the intense heat but also causing significant disruption across the city. The sudden change in weather resulted in widespread electricity outages, traffic difficulties, and damage to infrastructure in several areas. According to official reports, the highest rainfall…

CM Maryam Nawaz Undergoes Major Surgery At Lahore Hospital

Dua Sehar4 days ago02 mins

Maryam Nawaz has undergone a major surgical procedure at Sharif Medical City Hospital and has since been shifted back home, according to Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb. The update was shared by Aurangzeb through a post on social media platform X, where she confirmed that the surgery was successfully completed and that the chief minister…

Punjab Approves Rs50,000 Fine For Dumping Animal Waste During Eid

Dua Sehar1 week ago02 mins

Maryam Nawaz has approved a Rs50,000 fine for individuals found dumping animal waste and sacrificial remains in streets, neighbourhoods, and prohibited public places during Eid ul Adha across Punjab. The decision was made during a video-link meeting chaired by the Punjab chief minister to finalise comprehensive cleanliness and sanitation arrangements for Eid ul Adha throughout…

Punjab Announces New Kite-Flying Rules for Basant Festival 2027

Dua Sehar1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

The Punjab government has introduced a comprehensive set of safety regulations for kite-flying ahead of the Basant Festival 2027, aiming to ensure public safety while reviving the traditional celebration. The new rules have been issued under the directives of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, with December 30, 2026 set as the deadline for full implementation….

IPOR Survey Ranks Suthra Punjab as Top Public Initiative of Punjab Government

Dua Sehar1 month ago02 mins

A recent survey conducted by Institute for Public Opinion Research (IPOR) has ranked Suthra Punjab as the most significant public initiative undertaken by the Punjab government, reflecting strong public approval of its service delivery efforts. According to the survey findings, the Suthra Punjab programme secured the highest rating among all government initiatives, receiving 33 percent…

Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Aims for Drug-Free Punjab: Azma Bokhari

Dua Sehar3 months ago02 mins

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari on Wednesday stated that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s foremost priority is to make Punjab a drug-free province. She emphasized that protecting students from narcotics is a collective responsibility of society. During her visit to the Punjab Anti-Narcotics Force (PANF) headquarters, Director General Brigadier Mazhar Iqbal briefed the minister on the…