Punjab plans Pakistan’s first fully underground Blue Line Metro in Lahore
Lahore: The Punjab Transport Department has initiated Pakistan’s first fully underground metro train project, the Blue Line Metro, aimed at modernising public transport in the provincial capital. The 27-kilometre route will run from Valencia Town to Babu Sabu Chowk with underground stations at Johar Town, Faisal Town, Garden Town, Kalma Chowk, Gulberg, Jail Road, Ferozepur […]
LHC seeks report on local government rules in LG elections case
Lahore: The Lahore High Court has sought a report within ten days regarding local government rules in a case concerning the conduct of local government elections on a party basis. Justice Sultan Tanveer Ahmad heard petitions filed by PTI leaders Muhammad Ejaz Shafee and Sheikh Imtiaz Mahmood. During the hearing, the court also requested details […]
Punjab launches ‘Rehmat Card’ for widows and orphans support
Lahore: The Punjab government has approved the launch of the “Chief Minister Punjab Rehmat Card”, a welfare initiative aimed at supporting widows and orphaned children through a transparent digital system. Under the programme, eligible families will receive financial assistance of up to Rs100,000, while orphaned children will receive Rs25,000 each. In the first phase, more […]
Over 1.5 million benefit from Punjab Ramadan relief programme
Lahore: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari said the Ramadan Nigahban relief programme is continuing successfully across the province, providing financial assistance and food support to millions of deserving citizens. According to official figures, more than 1.57 million people have benefited from the Nigahban Ramadan Dastarkhwan initiative. Authorities also distributed over 2.6 million Nigahban cards, while […]
Punjab Revenue Authority records 75% growth, collects over Rs41bn in February
Lahore: Punjab Revenue Authority recorded historic growth in tax collection during February, achieving a 75% increase compared with the same month last year. Officials reported that more than Rs41 billion in revenue was collected, significantly higher than Rs23.6 billion gathered in February of the previous fiscal year. Chairman Muazzam Iqbal Sapra chaired a review meeting […]
LDA approves auction mechanism for utility sites in private housing schemes
Lahore: The Lahore Development Authority governing body held an emergency meeting and approved a formal mechanism for auctioning public utility sites located within private housing schemes. Officials said the decision aims to improve transparency and ensure proper use of high-value urban land. The meeting also decided that matters related to key revenue lands will be […]
Iranian drones target US Consulate in Dubai, embassy in Saudi Arabia
Dubai: Reports indicate that Iranian drones targeted the United States Consulate in Dubai and the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia, sharply escalating tensions across the Middle East. Security forces in both countries were placed on high alert as authorities began assessing potential damage and strengthening protection around diplomatic zones. Officials said monitoring continues amid fears […]
Punjab issues notification for nine town municipal corporations in Lahore
Lahore: The Punjab Local Government and Community Development Department has issued a formal notification establishing nine Town Municipal Corporations in Lahore and defining their respective union councils. According to the notification, Model Town will include 77 union councils, Shalimar 72, Lahore City 69, Ravi 52, Nishtar 40, Allama Iqbal 37, Raiwind 32, Sadar 29 and […]
Middle East war triggers LPG shortage and price surge in Lahore
Lahore: The ongoing conflict in Iran and parts of the Middle East has begun affecting LPG supplies in Pakistan, with signs of a shortage emerging in several cities including Lahore. Reports indicate that LPG availability has become limited in many neighbourhoods, while some shops have temporarily stopped sales due to supply disruptions. Prices have surged […]
Chinese group plans major investment in Punjab electric vehicles sector
Lahore: A Chinese investor delegation from Aerospace Development Industry Investment Group met Punjab Industries and Commerce Minister Chaudhry Shafay Hussain to discuss investment opportunities in the province’s electric vehicle sector. The group expressed interest in establishing assembly plants for two, three and four-wheeler electric vehicles in Punjab. Plans also include manufacturing and installing EV charging […]
