CM Punjab’s Bike Scheme: Students instructed to apply for bikes till April 29

MULTAN, Apr 22 (APP): Punjab government sought applications for the provision of electric and petrol bikes among students under the Punjab Chief Minister scheme and set April 29 as last date. Provision of bikes to students will not only help address the issue of pollution but will empower students also, said Deputy Commissioner Multan Rizwan… Continue reading CM Punjab’s Bike Scheme: Students instructed to apply for bikes till April 29

Price Magistrates impose fines on 68 ‘Tandoors’ for profiteering

RAWALPINDI, Apr 16 (APP): Price Magistrates while conducting raids across Rawalpindi district checked prices of Roti and Naan during last 24 hours and imposed fines on 68 ‘Tandoors’ for profiteering. Punjab government had fixed the price of 100 grams Roti at Rs16, while the price of 120 grams Naan at Rs 20, Deputy Commissioner (DC)… Continue reading Price Magistrates impose fines on 68 ‘Tandoors’ for profiteering

Tandoors/Nan-bais defy govt’s Roti, Naan price reduction in ICT

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): In response to this initiative of the Punjab government, the federal capital has also reduced the prices of bread and naan by fixing their prices at Rs 16 and Rs 20 respectively, however, Tandoor and Nanbai kept their prices while refusing to obey the government order. The district administration issued a… Continue reading Tandoors/Nan-bais defy govt’s Roti, Naan price reduction in ICT

Roti price violation detected at 92 hotels, fine Rs 172,000 imposed on violators

MULTAN, Apr 16 (APP): Divisional administration detected bread (roti) price violation at 92 hotels and imposed a fine Rs 172,000 on the violators during a special campaign to discourage artificial inflation. According to Commissioner Multan office sources, three persons were also arrested for selling bread at more than recommended price. The Punjab government has fixed… Continue reading Roti price violation detected at 92 hotels, fine Rs 172,000 imposed on violators

Punjab govt announces a 90-day reduction in prison sentences

LAHORE, Mar 24 (APP):The Punjab government on Sunday announced to reduce the punishment of prisoners across the province by 90 days during Ramazan. The Punjab Home Department has issued a notification to reduce the sentences of prisoners. According to the notification issued here Sunday, it has been said that the punishment of prisoners, across the… Continue reading Punjab govt announces a 90-day reduction in prison sentences

CM greets Christians on Palm Sunday

LAHORE, Mar 24 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif congratulated Christian community on Palm Sunday. In her message, the CM expressed good wishes for the Christian community around the world, especially the Pakistani community on this occasion. The chief minister said,”I pray for the happiness of all Christian brothers and sisters on the festival of… Continue reading CM greets Christians on Palm Sunday

Punjab govt to set up ‘School Councils’ under the first phase to recruit visiting teachers

LAHORE, Mar 24 (APP):The Punjab government has decided to recruit visiting teachers through ‘School Councils’ for schools under the first phase to meet the shortage of teaching staff. The government would release additional funds around Rs 4m to each school councils for salaries of the visiting teachers and the councils would also generate funds for… Continue reading Punjab govt to set up ‘School Councils’ under the first phase to recruit visiting teachers

Over 45,000 deserving people provided Ramazan Negahban package: Bilal Yameen

RAWALPINDI, Mar 13 (APP):Ramazan Neghban Package Committee Chairman, Bilal Yameen Satti here on Wednesday said that over 45,000 deserving people had been provided Ramazan Negahban Package in Rawalpindi district. Addressing a press conference, he informed that the district administration Rawalpindi had been provided data lists of 164,000 eligible households by Benazir Income Support Program and… Continue reading Over 45,000 deserving people provided Ramazan Negahban package: Bilal Yameen

Striking balance b/w population, resources urged

MULTAN, Mar 01 (APP):A community awareness seminar was organized by the Department of Population Welfare, as part of a family planning awareness campaign to strike a balance between population and resources. District Officer Farzana Kausar addressed the participants, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a balance between population and resources. She stressed the need to adopt… Continue reading Striking balance b/w population, resources urged

Governor Sindh meets with CM Punjab

LAHORE, Feb 23 (APP):Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori met with the Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi and congratulated him on being elected as Chairman PCB. The Governor Sindh lauded the performance of the CM on getting the public welfare projects for the people of Punjab completed in a record time frame. The CM while talking with… Continue reading Governor Sindh meets with CM Punjab

Destitute families to get Ramazan ration at their doors

SARGODHA, Feb 21 (APP):Commissioner Sargodha Division, Muhammad Ajmal Bhatti stated that deserving families would be provided with free ration at their doorstep in Ramazan-ul-Mubarak to ensure not only their dignity remains intact but also to avoid crowding and long ques. According to a handout issued,he was addressing a meeting with all four Deputy Commissioners of… Continue reading Destitute families to get Ramazan ration at their doors

23 candidates including 14 independents contesting elections for PP-7

RAWALPINDI, Feb 01 (APP):23 candidates including 14 independents are in the run for the PP-7 constituency where a total 386,077 registered voters including 196,863 males and 189,214 females will use their right to vote. According to details, the Murree administration is finalizing all the arrangements including security to ensure fair and transparent general elections scheduled… Continue reading 23 candidates including 14 independents contesting elections for PP-7

CM ensures full support for peaceful elections

LAHORE, Jan 29 (APP):Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with Provincial Election Commissioner Punjab Ijaz Anwar Chauhan to discuss the peaceful conduct of upcoming general elections and review the preparations. Mohsin Naqvi, in his remarks, assured full support from the Punjab government for the seamless execution of the election process. He emphasized… Continue reading CM ensures full support for peaceful elections

ADCR warns against illegal construction in Murree

RAWALPINDI, Jan 13 (APP):Nobody would be allowed to indulge in illegal construction activities in Murree, said Additional Deputy Commissioner Revenue (ADCR) Capt. (retd) Qasim Ijaz on Saturday. On the special directives of the Punjab Government and Deputy Commissioner, Murree, Agha Zaheer Abbas Shirazi, ADCR Murree on Friday night visited different areas of Murree including Jhika… Continue reading ADCR warns against illegal construction in Murree

CM lays foundation stone of GOR-9 project at DHA phase 9

LAHORE, Jan 10 (APP):Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi laid the foundation stone of GOR-9 project at DHA Phase 9, here on Wednesday. A total of 29 houses would be established for the officers of the Punjab government at GOR-9 and for this purpose 56 kanals of land has been allocated. Addressing the ceremony of… Continue reading CM lays foundation stone of GOR-9 project at DHA phase 9

Govt offers financial aid to families of martyred labourers

DG KHAN, Jan 06 (APP):The Punjab government distributed checks amounting to Rs 1.5 million among the families of the six laborers who embraced martyrdom in North Waziristan, here in DG Khan. According to official sources, on behalf of Caretaker Chief Minister (CS) Punjab Syed Mohsin Naqvi, Commissioner DG Khan Division Dr Nasir Bashir, and Deputy… Continue reading Govt offers financial aid to families of martyred labourers

Govt striving to resolve problems of enabled persons : CM

LAHORE, Dec 03 (APP):Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that the Punjab government is striving to resolve problems of persons with special needs besides ensuring their well-being as they hold a special significance in every society. In his message on ‘International Day of the Rights of Enabled Persons’ he said Islam emphatically instructs to… Continue reading Govt striving to resolve problems of enabled persons : CM

SC imposes Rs 1 mln fine on Punjab Govt for acquiring land without owner’s permission in 2007

LCCI to remain closed on Nov 10

LAHORE, Nov 07 (APP):In compliance with orders of Punjab government and keeping in view of the smog situation, the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) will remain closed on Friday, November 10, while the holiday of November 9 has already been announced. According to the LCCI spokesperson here Tuesday, the decision to keep the… Continue reading LCCI to remain closed on Nov 10

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