LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has decided to refer to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) a case against 20 estranged PTI lawmakers in the Punjab Assembly on floor-crossing charges. According to sources familiar with the development, the PTI’s chief whip Abbas Ali Shah will deliver the reference to Punjab Assembly Speaker Parvez Elahi. “Upon […]
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Dream of Southern Punjab likely to materialize soon
Political circles in southern Punjab have pinned their hopes on Hamza Shehbaz for creating a new province to address the long-standing issue. Every party promised a separate province, according to Abdul Qayyum Shaheen, but the promises have yet to be fulfilled. He claimed that the people of the south demand a separate province from each […]
IRSA warns provincial governments to conserve water
ISLAMABAD: The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has warned provincial governments to conserve water as the country’s water levels are rapidly dropping and snowpack water is becoming scarce. According to IRSA sources, Tarbela Dam’s water levels have been at a standstill for the past 53 days, effectively drying up the critical water reserve. According to […]
Will prove majority in the Punjab assembly, says Moonis Elahi
Moonis Elahi, a member of the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), met with Punjab Governor Omar Sarfraz Cheema on Friday to discuss the current political situation in the province and the upcoming election of the Punjab Chief Minister. The governor reiterated his commitment to support Punjab Assembly Speaker Ch Parvez Elahi in the election of the […]
LHC dismisses petition seeking removal of IG Punjab
The Lahore High Court (LHC) declared Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Rao Sardar Ali Khan’s appointment legal on Wednesday, dismissing a petition seeking his removal from the position due to his status as a grade-21 officer. Justice Muzammil Akhtar Shabbir issued an 11-page written verdict affirming IGP Rao Sardar Ali Khan’s appointment. “Police Order […]
Punjab Assembly session to elect new CM Punjab today
The Punjab Assembly has convened an emergency session today to elect the province’s new chief minister. The Punjab Assembly session was adjourned on Sunday until April 6, but on April 5, Punjab’s advocate general assured the Supreme Court that the provincial assembly would convene on April 6 in accordance with the constitution. Following the assurance […]
Punjab govt to announce councils to improve school’s performance
The Punjab government Tuesday announced to establish councils in private and public schools across the province to improve the school’s performance. The education authorities on Tuesday said that the registration of the private schools will be revoked in case of non-compliance. The School Council will be comprised of seven members with the school principal as […]
Punjab govt responds to SC on adjournment of assembly session till 6th
The Punjab government responded to the Supreme Court on Monday regarding a brawl in the Punjab Assembly’s hall following the adjournment of the assembly session until April 6. The reply stated that a session had been convened on April 6 to elect Punjab’s new Chief Minister. “The Punjab Assembly will convene in a peaceful manner,” […]