Govt suspends teachers for opposing privatisation of schools
The Punjab Department of Education has suspended the presidents and secretaries of the Punjab Teachers Union and the Educators Association, intensifying the ongoing conflict over the government’s privatization plans for schools. Show-cause notices have been issued to key leaders of both associations, with legal proceedings initiated against prominent figures including
Punjab govt to provide free land to Journalists
A senior journalists’ delegation met Provincial Information Minister Azma Bukhari at the Directo General Public Relation (DGPR) office today, where she addressed their concerns in a positive and cordial setting. Bukhari clarified issues surrounding the Maskan Ravi project, confirming that all full-time media workers will receive plots. The minister assured
Punjab govt approves 40 per cent raise in financial aid for police martyrs’ families
The Punjab government has approved a comprehensive financial package for the families of police martyrs. Chaired by the Punjab Law Minister, the Home Department meeting finalised grants, housing, and transport allowances for the families of police personnel who lost their lives combating terrorism. The package is divided into three categories.
Govt notifies public holiday for Eid Miladun Nabi
The federal government has declared Tuesday, September 17, a public holiday in observance of Eid Miladun Nabi. This announcement, made through an official notification from the Cabinet Division, allows citizens across Pakistan to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). On this day, all government, semi-government, and private offices,
Punjab govt notifies creation of five new Tehsils
On Tuesday, the Punjab government announced the establishment of five new tehsils and a revision of the revenue circles (Qanungos) for the existing tehsils.
How much relief will govt provide on your electricity bills?
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz have announced that customers using up to 500 units will get a subsidy of Rs14 per unit in August and September. “The Punjab government will provide a relief of Rs14 per unit in electricity bills up
Punjab govt to amend 116-year-old law, easing property transactions for overseas Pakistanis
The Punjab government is planning to amend a 116-year-old law, allowing overseas Pakistanis to own and sell property in Pakistan without facing legal complications, The News reported on Saturday. With these amendments, overseas Pakistanis will be able to submit their sale deed statements directly to their embassies, eliminating the need
