Khalid Hussain Bath, chairman of Kissan Ittehad, declared that farmers would hold a sit-in on April 19 due to low wheat support prices. Our reporter show that the government had imported $2.2 million worth of wheat, which remained unused while local growers struggled to sell their produce. Instead of buying from local farmers in Punjab,…
The Punjab Environment Protection Department aims to mark World Earth Day on Monday, April 22, 2024. Ansar Abbas Siyaal, Assistant Director of the department, stated in a press release that preparations have been underway to observe the day. The primary goal is to educate people about the environmental threats facing our planet. Siyaal emphasized the…
Last date: April 29, 2024 The Punjab government has announced an opportunity for students to apply for electric and petrol bikes under the Punjab Chief Minister’s scheme. The deadline for applications is April 29. Deputy Commissioner Multan, Rizwan Qadeer, emphasized that providing bikes to students would not only tackle pollution but also empower them. A…
In an effort to encourage the use of renewable energy in Punjab, Chief Minister Maryam Safdar has revealed a plan to provide free solar systems to 50,000 homes. These solar systems are aimed at households that consume less than 100 units of electricity per month, with each system comprising two solar panels, batteries, an inverter,…
Chicken prices in Lahore have unexpectedly shot up, causing worry for consumers facing higher costs. Within a short span, the price per kilogram of chicken has surged by Rs200, raising suspicions of collusion within the chicken industry. Officials from the Livestock Department of Punjab suggest there might be collusion among chicken industry members, possibly using…
Lahore police, headed by Capital City Police Officer Bilal Siddique Kamyana, intensified security measures at churches, parks, and recreational areas. Rigorous search and sweep operations were conducted, with additional personnel and snipers deployed at sensitive locations. Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, allocated Rs. 8.5 million grants for welfare projects, benefiting police constabulary…
Punjab’s Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, has reduced the price of roti by Rs4 to Rs16 to alleviate the impact of inflation. She announced the decision via Twitter and instructed strict implementation across the province. While citizens welcomed the move, nanbai associations rejected it, citing the absence of subsidies on essential resources like gas and electricity….
Punjab’s Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, is taking decisive action against corruption within the Punjab Police. A special court martial will be held for corrupt officials, as decided in a meeting in Murree. The plan includes launching a special unit, IT training, and implementing a special audit system. Stringent measures will be taken against bribery, with…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif made a special visit to the Social Welfare Complex Township on Wednesday, where she dedicated most of her Eid day to spending time with homeless special children, women, and the elderly. During her visit, she toured the facilities including “Chaman,” “Aafiyyat,” and “Darul Falah” within the Social Welfare Complex….
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) expects rain, thunderstorms, and isolated hailstorms in Lahore and parts of Punjab over the weekend. According to the PMD, a strong westerly wave is affecting western Pakistan. This weather pattern is likely to spread across the country by April 13th and continue until April 15th, mainly impacting the upper regions….