Punjab govt issues notification regarding army deployment
The Punjab government has issued a notification regarding army deployment, which briefly explains the role of the military during their deployment, known as the Rules of Engagement.
Punjab confirms 93 dengue cases in 24 hours
Punjab has reported 93 confirmed cases in the last 24 hours; the total number of dengue cases this year has risen to 1,724. The spokesperson for the Punjab Health Department stated that measures are in place to address the increasing dengue cases. Previously, Rawalpindi faced a significant outbreak, reporting the
Video: Pakistani doctors on duty caught playing ludo and ignoring patients
A shocking video goes viral on social media in which the Pakistani doctors at a teaching hospital in Sahiwal can be seen playing Ludo during duty hours.
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
PTI Lahore rally time up, DJ cuts sound system
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally has taken place in the Kahna area of Lahore, on Kasur Road. As the designated end time for the rally arrived, the DJ switched off the sound system; however, supporters continued to gather at the site. Despite the conclusion of the scheduled event, attendees are still
Women file nearly 60 khula cases daily in Lahore
The divorce rates have surged significantly specifically in Lahore.
Punjab highway patrol officers banned from taking lifts
A new directive bans officers and personnel from hitching rides on highways, including Ring Road, GT Road, and Motorways. The Deputy Inspector General Punjab Highway Patrol (PHP) issued this order in response to frequent instances of officers and personnel stopping vehicles to request lifts. Read More: No electricity load-shedding being
Which cities are getting solar power systems?
The Punjab government has made good progress on its solar project, and the plan to offer free solar systems is ready. Two districts, Rajanpur and Attock, have been selected for the initial distribution of free solar systems, with the project scheduled to commence in October. The project will be rolled
Lahore to have electric buses by December
Electric buses are set to start operating in Lahore in December after the Punjab Transport Authority successfully completed the tendering process. A joint venture between a Chinese and a Pakistani company has been awarded the contract to manufacture these buses, Punjab Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan announced. Moreover, the company