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Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan and the province where more than half the country lives.
Punjab sets up first orchards for trees moved by development
Three Faisalabad parks have taken in 352 of 795 identified trees, with the horticulture authority relocating the remaining 443 under 2026 transplantation rules.
Gunmen shoot dead Gujranwala bride on walima day; suspects at large
Dawn reports the killing was allegedly carried out by a jilted suitor, while CCTV footage obtained by ARY News shows two men on a motorcycle stopping her car.
Lahore traffic police to suspend licences after fatal crashes
The city's chief traffic officer says heavy and commercial vehicles make up 4% of traffic but are involved in 44% of road accidents.
Minister says Sambrial-Kharian motorway to cut Lahore-Rawalpindi trip by 100km
Aleem Khan told the Lahore Chamber of Commerce that the new link will save over an hour, but gave no completion date or cost for the project.
Punjab extends detention of PTI founder's three sisters by 30 days
The Lahore High Court disposed of a recovery petition after the home secretary's report, with the bench saying it could not order relief beyond the petition's scope.
Punjab crime control department claims 63pc fall in September crime
The department says robbery and motorcycle theft were among the offences that dropped, but the reports carried no district breakdown or explanation of the data.
UHS opens applications for 252 quota MBBS and BDS seats
Candidates from Gilgit-Baltistan, AJK, Balochistan, ICT and the former FATA can apply online for MBBS seats until November 9; the BDS window opens in December.
Met Office forecasts heavy rain across Punjab from October 28
A fresh western weather system is expected to bring strong winds and thunderstorms, with The Nation also forecasting hail and colder weather.
JI chief calls encounters extrajudicial killings, warns of long march
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman says petrol could sell for about Rs225 a litre without the levy, and that talks with the prime minister will end if no relief follows.
Punjab finalises preparations to launch first modern Film City
Business Recorder reports the province is readying the launch and ProPakistani says an inauguration date is set, but neither gives the date, site or cost.
Lahore master plan 2050 proposes penalties to regularise illegal housing schemes
Dawn reports the draft plan would let schemes that shifted from green to brown areas be regularised after fees and government approval, while those still on green land remain illegal.
Gas shortfall and costly LPG push twin cities to wood and coal
Dawn reports LPG selling at Rs600 a kilogram against the Rs279 rate fixed by Ogra, while Sui Northern has stopped domestic cylinder supplies.
LHC rules criticism alone not derogatory language under lawyers act
Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh set aside a justice of peace order directing an FIR against an FBR commissioner, holding PECA probes belong to the cyber crime agency.
Shadab century carries Pakistan past England into final
An unbeaten 113 from Shadab Khan and an unbroken 89-run last-wicket stand with Haris Rauf took Pakistan from 154 for nine to a one-wicket win in Lahore.
Punjab sets June 2027 deadline for 5,734 water filtration plants
Maryam Nawaz assigns assistant commissioners to monitor each plant and orders mobile repair units in every tehsil to keep them working.
LHC disposes of plea as Punjab extends Imran sisters' detention
The Punjab home secretary's report told Justice Abher Gul Khan the three women will stay under MPO detention for another 30 days, on the deputy commissioner's recommendation.
Shaheen takes four as Pakistan bowl England out for 241 in Lahore
Ben Duckett's 105 off 111 balls held England together, but Pakistan need 242 for a third straight tri-series win on a Pink Day at Gaddafi Stadium.
Shadab Khan's maiden ODI century sends Pakistan into tri-series final
The all-rounder finished unbeaten with the last wicket standing as Pakistan beat England by one wicket at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.
Seven of one family killed as van falls into Murree ravine
Rescue officials say the van was carrying 14 relatives home from a wedding when it left Baroha Link Road and caught fire; seven injured are in Rawalpindi.
Punjab to Train 160,000 Teachers in AI Curriculum
The AI Curriculum and Training Initiative aims to strengthen artificial intelligence skills across the province's education sector and will also involve students.
Punjab announces monthly Hospital of the Month award
The chief minister also ordered recruitment of 40,000 health professionals and upgrades of 300 rural health centres.
Punjab appoints Prof Jodat Saleem as LGH principal
The government notification names the anesthesia professor to head Amir-ud-Din Medical College, PGMI and Lahore General Hospital.
LHC bars FBR from coercive action against Mepco
A two-judge bench granted interim relief to the Multan power utility in a dispute over Rs4.53 billion in back taxes.
ECP sets up complaint centre for NA-168 by-election
The Election Commission says trained staff at four levels will monitor the September 27 vote and act on complaints until results are received.
Punjab chief secretary upholds penalties in Data Darbar graft case
Former administrator and manager must pay combined Rs20.59 million for misappropriation of cash-box collections, with demotion, dismissal and forfeiture of service.
NDMA and FFC hold industrial disaster drill in Rahim Yar Khan
Friday's simulation at FFC Goth Machhi tested emergency procedures and inter-agency coordination.
Clinic on Wheels crosses 30 million patients, Punjab says
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz approved plans to upgrade 300 rural health centres and expand telemedicine across the province.
Lahore traffic police seek public reports of smoke-emitting vehicles
Citizens can send videos of vehicles emitting excessive smoke via WhatsApp to 0322-5638888 for registration and action, the city traffic police said.
PSW hosts women entrepreneurship mentorship session at LUMS
Pakistan Single Window brought women founders together with three industry leaders and a LUMS entrepreneurship professor for guidance on scaling businesses and digital trade.
Punjab sets October 15 deadline for local roads programme
Malik Sohaib Ahmed Bharth ordered field teams to finish remaining projects and announced a second phase across the province.