Tag: Punjab government

Govt says no to Basant yet again

LAHORE: Kite-flying enthusiasts this year too would not be able to celebrate their favourite festival as the Punjab chief minister has rejected the Municipal...

Govt to close seven public transport routes along OLMT

LAHORE: The authorities have decided to close at least seven different public transport routes along the Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) to make the project...

‘Champion of lying’ did nothing for welfare of common people: Parvez...

GUJRAT: Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) central leader and former deputy prime minister Ch Parvez Elahi on Saturday said that owing to the Punjab government’s negligence...

Freedom inalienable right of every individual: Raza Gillani

India will have to change its approach towards Kashmir, Kashmiri people, says Raza Fifth generation in Indian held Kashmir at war with Delhi’s...

Govt decides to impart sex education to children, guide parents

LAHORE: Following the recent rise in the number of sexual abuse cases especially of children across Pakistan, the Punjab government on Friday announced its decision...

Turkish delegation discusses energy-related projects with CM Shehbaz

LAHORE: A delegation of Turkey’s Zorlu Enerji Group called on Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday and discussed with him different matters...

No ‘deal’ behind agreement with Punjab govt: Pir Sialvi

SARGODHA: Dispelling the impression of backpedalling or involving in any deal with the Punjab government, spiritual leader Pir Hameeduddin Sialvi on Thursday said that the...

OLMT work expedited to make up for delay due to stay...

LAHORE: The people of the provincial capital will soon enjoy economical, honourable and cheap transport facilities after the completion of the Orange Line Metro Train...

Those playing politics of baseless allegations have wasted time in KP:...

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said the performance of those playing politics of baseless allegations and falsehood is evident before the nation....

LHC issues notices to Punjab govt in plea seeking removal of...

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday issued notices to the Punjab government and police on a petition seeking the removal of barriers...

PPP fumes as Lahore administration imposes restrictions on Feb 5 rally

LAHORE: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has blamed the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) led Punjab government for imposing restrictions on its February 5 rally at Mochi gate. PPP...

Pakistan more prosperous, peaceful than ever: CM Shehbaz

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that Pakistan is more prosperous, peaceful and illuminating during the tenure of the Pakistan Muslim...

SC slaps fine on Punjab AG for failing to submit report...

CJP summons high court chief justices to resolve CPEC-related litigation Chief Justice Nisar says appointments should not be made based on personal preferences, political...

NAB chief orders probe into closure of Chiniot mining scam inquiry

Punjab govt spokesman welcomes decision, says those responsible for illegal contract in 2007 should be held accountable ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice...

Daycare centres to facilitate working women being set up in Punjab

LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Women Development Department Hameeda Waheeduddin on Monday said the Punjab government had taken a number of concrete steps for women empowerment...

PML-N tenure most transparent in country’s history: Shehbaz

Defeated elements set records of falsehood, mendacity and U-turns, says Shehbaz Says so-called claimant of change continuously lied to people, levelled baseless allegations ...

PML-N lawmakers withdraw resignations following Sialvi-Shehbaz meeting

LAHORE: Four of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) legislators on Monday announced retracting their resignations from the Punjab Assembly. The withdrawal by lawmakers including Maulana Rehmatullah, Muhammad Khan Baloch,...