Category : Local Government


SSP Jamshoro Reviews Sanbreen Pathan Case Progress

SSP Jamshoro Zafar Siddiq Changa chaired a meeting to review the investigation into the brutal rape and murder of Sanbreen Pathan, with officials providing updates and legal aid offered to the family.

CEC Criticizes Delay in Islamabad LG Polls

Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja criticizes the delay in Islamabad's local government elections, citing administrative hurdles and calling for urgent action to uphold democratic processes.

PFA Seals Lahore Sweets Unit, Food Outlet for Hygiene Breaches

Punjab Food Authority seals a sweets production unit in Daroghawala and a food outlet in Bhati after inspections uncover cockroaches, flies, and unhygienic conditions. DG Muhammad Asim Javaid warns of zero tolerance for food adulteration during Ramazan.

Eid Shopping Rush Worsens Traffic Gridlocks in Cities

Traffic congestion has escalated significantly as Eid shopping begins, causing severe gridlocks in major urban centers. Authorities report increased vehicle volumes and delays, urging public to plan travel and use alternative routes.

Punjab Minister Orders Crackdown on Transport Overcharging

Punjab Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan has directed strict action against transporters overcharging passengers following the recent petroleum price increase, with revised fare lists and monitoring teams to ensure transparency.

Petrol Pump Dispute Turns Deadly in Daska, One Killed

A dispute over filling petrol in a container escalated into fatal gunfire at a private petrol pump on Daska Road, leaving one man dead and another injured. Police swiftly arrested the main suspect within four hours.

Punjab Ramazan Relief: 4.5M Benefit from Nigehban Cards

Special Assistant Salma Butt announces 4.5 million households in Punjab are benefiting from Ramazan Nigehban Cards, providing cash and essential items. Over 150,000 families in Muzaffargarh receive support, with strict price controls enforced.

Sohail Alam Commends Armed Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir

Sohail Alam, a member of Punjab's Chief Minister’s Minority Advisory Council, expressed strong solidarity with Pakistan's Armed Forces and lauded Field Marshal Asim Munir's leadership in defending national sovereignty and combating terrorism.

Wafaqi Mohtasib Restores Widow's Benevolent Grant

The Wafaqi Mohtasib (Federal Ombudsman) has successfully intervened to restore a widow's benevolent fund grant after it was wrongfully stopped, ensuring justice and financial support for vulnerable citizens.

Punjab Launches Safe City Project in Katcha Areas

The Punjab government is launching a Lahore-style Safe City project in the Katcha riverine areas to enhance surveillance and reduce crime. The initiative includes drones, thermal cameras, and solar-powered systems at an estimated cost of Rs676 million.

Police Arrest Injured Outlaw in Major Operation

Law enforcement authorities successfully arrested a notorious outlaw who was found in an injured condition following a targeted operation. The suspect is linked to multiple criminal activities.

LHC Seeks Punjab Report on Ramazan Price Control Implementation

The Lahore High Court has ordered the Punjab government to submit a detailed report on actions taken to control essential commodity prices during Ramazan. A petition highlighted soaring costs of bananas and meat, alleging ineffective enforcement of price

KP LG Reps Threaten Protest Over Funds, Powers

Local government representatives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are threatening to expand protests in Peshawar, citing non-release of development funds and lack of administrative powers, which they claim undermines democracy and grassroots governance.

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