Punjab govt limits pension to deceased employee’s spouse
LAHORE: The Punjab government restricted pension benefits to the spouses of deceased government employees, as announced in a notification issued by the provincial finance department on Tuesday. According to the new rules, no longer will it be extended to the children, parents, or siblings of the deceased employee. This deviation
Bushra baji urges Nation to wake up while she’s still asleep: Uzma Bukhari
Punjab Information Minister Uzma Bukhari said, "Bushra Baji urges the nation to wake up while she's still asleep," during a press conference in Lahore on Sunday.
Police to take strict action against violators of section 144 in Islamabad
The Islamabad police have pledged to take all necessary measures to ensure the enforcement of Section 144, currently in effect in the federal capital, Islamabad, and take strict action against violators
Air quality in Lahore and Karachi reaches ‘hazardous’ levels
The air quality levels in Lahore and Karachi reaches hazardous levels, making them the second and fifth most polluted cities in the world.
LHC orders Punjab AG to study ‘Beijing model’ to control smog
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday directed the Punjab government to make a 10-year policy to eradicate smog in the province. The LHC judge Justice Shahid Karim heard the case related to air pollution in the provincial capital. Punjab Advocate General Khalid Ishaq Khan appeared before the court. He
Punjab govt mulls wedding ban to tackle air pollution
LAHORE: The Punjab government has proposed limiting weddings in Punjab including Lahore during the peak smog season in a broader effort to battle toxic air pollution. Advocate General Punjab presented a new smog mitigation policy to the Lahore High Court (LHC), saying that from next year, weddings will be prohibited
Bilawal Bhutto suggests Pakistanis move to Karachi to avoid smog
Bilawal Bhutto on Tueaday suggested Pakistanis to move to Karachi due to better air quality of the city.
Punjab to test artificial rain in Rawalpindi to fight smog
The Punjab government has decided to experiment artificial rain project in Rawalpindi amid the deteriorating smog levels across the province.
Multan’s AQI reaches 2,135 ‘hazardous level’
MULTAN: Multan’s Air Quality Index (AQI) on Friday between 8am to 9am reached 2,135, crossing hazardous level, according to AQI. This has made the city one of the most polluted in the region, surpassing even Lahore Smog in air toxicity on Friday. The situation has become increasingly dire for residents,
Green Tractor Scheme launched to boost wheat farmers
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched an extensive initiative to support wheat farmers in the region, featuring the distribution of free tractors and land levelers under the ‘Green Tractor Scheme.’ The new program, part of a broader effort worth billions, is designed to improve agricultural output and directly benefit
