Check the eligibility criteria and application process for free plots in Punjab under the Apni Zameen Apna Ghar scheme. In a major development for low-income families, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz launched the E-Portal for the Apni Zameen Apna Ghar program on Saturday, offering free 3-marla residential plots to deserving citizens across the province. Under the […]
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Government announces 10 holidays in schools amid heatwave alert
Government announces 10 holidays in schools amid heatwave alert. The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir officially declared a 10-day holiday for all religious schools (Madaris) in the region amid scorching heat. A notification issued by the Directorate of Religious Affairs confirmed the decision in response to extreme heat conditions currently affecting the area. As […]
Of bread and dignity: The struggle of Punjab’s wheat farmers
In the rich and ancient plains of Punjab, wheat has long been more than a crop. It has been a proud inheritance, a living testament to resilience, tradition, and identity. Today, however, a quiet crisis casts a long shadow over these sacred fields and weighs heavily on the hearts of those who till them. The […]
Punjab makes genetic testing mandatory for student admissions under new law
Punjab makes genetic testing mandatory for student admissions under a new law. Students aspiring for admission to schools, colleges, and religious seminaries in Punjab will now need to undergo mandatory screening for thalassaemia and other hereditary conditions under the newly passed Thalassaemia Prevention Act 2025. This law, approved by the Punjab Assembly, is applicable to […]
Punjab to give free e-bikes to 10000 students, all details here
Punjab to give free e-bikes to 10000 students. The Punjab government has decided to give 10,000 e-bikes to deserving male and female students across Punjab free of cost. The decision was taken in a meeting of the subcommittee of the Punjab Zakat and Ushr Council. The meeting was chaired by the Special Assistant to the […]
Punjab implements immediate ban on hose pipes amid drought concerns
Punjab implements immediate ban on hose pipes amid drought concerns. The Punjab government has put an immediate ban on the use of hosepipes across the state as part of urgent water conservation measures in the face of mounting drought worries. Dr. Imran Hamid Sheikh, Director General of the Environmental Protection Department, issued the notice restricting […]
Jeans banned as Punjab issues dress code for male, female teachers
In Punjab, female teachers are now required to wear “shalwar kameez and a dupatta.”
Punjab revises school timings in Lahore during PSL 10 matches
Punjab revises school timings in Lahore during PSL 10 matches. The Punjab government has announced revised school timings for specific areas in Lahore to ease traffic congestion during the Pakistan Super League (PSL 10) matches. According to a notification issued by the Punjab Education Department, the new timings will apply to 56 public and private […]