Government Policies

Punjab: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting to review education sector initiatives, announcing a major relief package for students. Officials stated that over 100,000 students will receive

Lahore: A high-level meeting of the Punjab Special Spatial Planning Authority (PSPA) was held under the chairmanship of Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq at the Civil Secretariat. Officials including Secretary

Lahore: The Punjab government has signed a major agreement with Pakistan Railways to modernize the railway system and improve travel facilities across the province. Officials stated that the project includes

Islamabad: Wheat production in Pakistan is expected to reach 29.31 million tons during the ongoing Rabi season 2025-26, with cultivation area recorded at 9.39 million hectares. Officials stated that the

Islamabad: The Federal Committee on Agriculture has set major production targets for Kharif crops for the year 2026, focusing on increasing output of rice, maize, sugarcane and cotton. Officials stated

Lahore: The Punjab government and Pakistan Railways have signed a landmark MoU to modernize rail transport, introducing fast trains and multiple regional routes across the province. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz

Lahore: The Punjab Housing Department has initiated construction of a mega underground groundwater storage tank near Chuburji Chowk to address urban flooding and water management issues. Provincial Minister Bilal Yasin

Lahore: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique chaired a high-level meeting to review ongoing and proposed development projects in the health sector under the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department.

Lahore: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has announced that 400 new electric buses will be deployed across all districts of the province by the end of May, significantly expanding the

Lahore: The Punjab government has completed the process of opening bank accounts for over 1.2 million registered workers under the Maryam Nawaz Ration Card scheme, with Rs 22 billion already