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…
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…
