National
The Punjab government has increased the transfer fees for motorcycles and various categories of vehicles by 10%, effective immediately, according to a report by City42. Under the revised rates, the transfer fee for motorcycles has gone up from Rs 550 to Rs 605 — an increase of Rs 55. For cars
education
The Punjab government has announced a plan to construct new elementary classrooms in over 1,100 schools across the province, aiming to enhance Early Childhood Education (ECE) facilities. Officials confirmed that a total of Rs. 250 million has been allocated for this initiative. Each of the 1,139 selected schools
weather
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted partly cloudy skies with chances of rainfall in Islamabad and nearby areas, as weather conditions continue to vary across the country. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, most districts are likely to experience hot and humid weather. However, rain is expected in specific areas including Dir, Swat,
education
The Punjab government has begun the process of appointing permanent headmasters to over 35,000 government schools across the province, marking a major step in addressing long-standing leadership gaps in the education sector. According to an official directive issued by Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat, the School Education Department
weather
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted rainfall with thunder and strong winds in several regions of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) starting Thursday evening. Officials from the Met Office indicated that strong, dusty winds are likely to sweep through the plains of Punjab. Light rain may fall in Talagang, Jhelum,
National
Authorities in Punjab have launched a crackdown against individuals publicly displaying weapons and sharing related images on social media platforms. The Crime Control Department (CCD) confirmed on Wednesday that six suspects had been arrested from Narowal and Nankana Sahib in connection with the offense. According to a CCD spokesperson, the
education
A meeting of the Punjab Board Committee of Chairmen (PBCC) is scheduled for June 13 in Lahore to decide the official dates for announcing the results of Class 9 and 10 examinations. So far, no final decision has been made, and students across the province remain in anticipation. The meeting
National
The Punjab government is preparing to introduce a new uniform for the traffic police, marking the first such change in nearly two decades. The last time the traffic force underwent a uniform revision was in 2006, while the Punjab Police received an update in 2017. According to police department sources
National
Following deadly wind and rainstorms over the weekend, Punjab’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has called for stricter rules on solar panel installations, citing safety concerns. The appeal came after intense weather conditions caused the deaths of at least 19 people and injured over 90 in Punjab and Khyber
Government
A senior former official of the Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA), Moazzam Supra, has been dismissed from service following a workplace harassment inquiry. The decision came after the Punjab Ombudsperson found credible evidence supporting allegations made by Fareeha Aram, a former Assistant Director Land Records. Aram accused Supra of persistent
weather
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast a severe heatwave across much of the country, expected to persist from May 21 to May 24, with temperatures rising significantly above seasonal norms. According to the department, regions including Sindh, South Punjab, and Balochistan are likely to experience daytime temperatures 4 to 6
education
The School Education Department (SED) of Punjab has rejected a notification circulating on social media claiming to announce the schedule for summer holidays in schools across the province. A spokesperson for the department clarified on Monday that the document, which suggests summer vacations will begin on 22 May and continue