Public Outcry Erupts Over New Garbage Tax in Punjab

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

A new garbage tax in Punjab, set to take effect from tomorrow (July 1), has triggered widespread outrage among citizens and social organisations across the…

Punjab Imposes Muharram Drone Ban

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a move that’s drawing attention from media and civil society alike, the Punjab government has enforced a Muharram drone ban, halting all drone usage…

Free Vehicle Emissions Testing Suddenly Halted in Lahore

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Punjab government has announced that Emissions Testing System (ETS) booths across Lahore will remain closed today due to continuous rainfall, while also confirming an…

Punjab to Begin Garbage Tax Collection from July (Rates & Date Confirmed)

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Punjab government is set to begin garbage tax collection from both urban and rural areas starting July 1, 2025, under the Rs200 billion Suthra…

Punjab Unveils Artificial Lake on Route 47 for Sustainable Water & Power Solutions

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

An artificial lake in Lahore has been constructed along the newly developed ‘CBD Route 47’ to store up to five million gallons of rainwater, marking…

Punjab to Urgently hire retired Teachers for Medical Institutions

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

LAHORE: In response to a growing shortage of faculty in government medical institutions, the Punjab government has authorized retired medical faculty recruitment in Punjab on…

Punjab Traffic Violations Hit 40,000+ in One Day During Crackdown

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a major enforcement effort across the province, Punjab recorded a staggering 40,593 traffic violations in just the past 24 hours, resulting in fines exceeding…

Electric Taxis Coming to Lahore: Registration Now Open

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In line with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s “Green & Clean Transport” agenda, the Punjab government has launched the registration phase of its much-anticipated E-Taxi project.…

Lahore Metro Gets Rs5B Green Upgrade with Solar Stations

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Punjab government has officially greenlit the Lahore Metro renovation plan, allocating over Rs5 billion to revamp the city’s public transit system. The project focuses…

Punjab Hikes Traffic Fines 10x to Curb Violations

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

LAHORE: In a major move to improve road safety, the Punjab government has approved a 10x increase in traffic fines, following a meeting led by…

Punjab Govt Approves hiring of thousands of new Teachers

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

RAWALPINDI: The Education Department has officially approved the Punjab teacher recruitment 2025 drive, creating 26,898 new teaching positions across 1,961 upgraded schools as part of…

Punjab Govt Greenlights Country’s Largest Climate Monitoring Facility

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the establishment of the largest climate observatory in Punjab, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at strengthening the province’s…

Kissan Card Loan limit doubled, confirms Punjab Govt

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has expanded the Kissan Card loan limit, introducing a series of new initiatives to empower the province’s farmers. The…

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