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KSRelief distributes shelter kits to Afghan families in Bamyan province

PITB, Punjab Cooperative Housing Society Sign Agreement to Roll Out PayZen

The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and the Punjab Cooperative Housing Society (PCHS) have signed an agreement to implement PITB’s PayZen initiative at the PCHS

CM Sindh calls on Governor Punjab

Punjab Green Tractor Scheme empowers farmers in Attock

Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif has handed over subsidized tractors to 145 farmers in Attock on Tuesday under the Punjab Green Tractor Scheme to boost agricultural development

PU to mark world fisheries day, mountain day on Wednesday

Punjab University Institute of Zoology will organize various events to mark World Fisheries Day on Wednesday at 10am at PU Fish Research Farm

Parvez Elahi indictment delayed in Gujrat development projects reference

An accountability court on Tuesday postponed the indictment of former chief minister Punjab Pervaiz Elahi in a corruption reference related to development projects in Gujrat, as he failed to appear before the court

A cold wave continued to grip provincial capital

A cold wave continued to grip the provincial capital on Tuesday, with the MET Office forecasting similar conditions over the next 24 hours

Rana Tanveer meets Uzbekistan’s Deputy Minister for Agriculture

Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain on Tuesday met with the Deputy Agriculture of Uzbekistan and discussed matters relating to strengthen agricultural cooperation between both the countries

Danyal Chaudhry reviews Punjab’s Free Medicine Project at RIC

Barrister Danyal Chaudhry, Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting visited the Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology on Tuesday to review the progress of Punjab’s “Free Medicine Project,” a flagship initiative under the government’s health reforms

Awareness program on Punjab Ombudsman organized at Islamia College

As part of the awareness campaign by the Punjab Ombudsman’s office, a seminar was held at Government Islamia College, Railway Road, here on Tuesday

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif vows to uphold human rights, promote equality

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that the Punjab government was actively working to uphold human rights and create a society where every individual enjoys equal opportunities, justice, and respect

Academic Fora demands implementation of Child Marriage Restraint Act

Despite legal frameworks like the Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Act, 2015, which sets the minimum age for marriage at 16 for girls and 18 for boys, enforcement remains inconsistent due to cultural norms, poverty, and lack of awareness, said Prof. Dr. Faleeha Zahra Kazmi, in a seminar on "Issue of Early Child Marriage in Punjab"

140-bed neonatal ward inaugurated at Children’s Hospital

A state-of-the-art neonatal ward with a capacity of 140 beds was inaugurated at the Children’s Hospital Multan on Tuesday. The ceremony was led by Dean of the hospital, Professor Dr. Muhammad Kashif Chishti

MNS Agri University organizes innovative projects exhibition

Muhammad Nawaz Sharif (MNS) Agricultural University Multan organized a grand exhibition showcasing innovative and creative projects from across Pakistan

512 fake fertilizer bags seized

A joint team of agriculture department and police intercepted a mini-truck and recovered 512 bags of fake fertilizers worth around Rs 4 million at the industrial estate area near China Chowk on Tuesday

Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) notifies power suspension programme

Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Tuesday issued a power suspension programme for Thursday for various areas of its region due to necessary maintenance and routine development work

Govt. committed to provision of equal rights to all citizens: PM

Departments performance reviewed

Cultivating positive thinking enhances mental health: Experts

20th Governor State Bank inter-banks cricket tournament begins

The 20th Governor State Bank Inter-Banks Regional Cricket Tournament, organized by the Multan Bankers Club, has officially begun

SDPO visits check post to review security

PITB, Punjab Cooperative Housing Society sign agreement to roll out PayZen

Farmers get green tractors’ keys in Vehari under CM’s initiative

MD Safe City Authority visits Bahawalpur