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LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced the launch of a special “Maryam Ko Batain” programme during Ramazan to provide immediate financial assistance to deserving families across Punjab. In a message posted on X on Monday, the chief minister said the initiative would commence from the first of Ramazan to ensure timely support for […]

LAHORE: Punjab government has directed all deputy commissioners to ensure doorstep delivery of ATM cards to 4.2 million deserving families and strictly enforce official prices during Ramazan. Each family will be entitled to withdraw Rs10,000 as part of the relief initiative. The direction was issued by Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman at the civil secretariat.

FAISALABAD: Under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz, a collective marriage ceremony under the Punjab Dhee Rani Programme was held at a local marriage hall in Faisalabad. Provincial Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Sohail Shoukat Butt attended the event as the chief guest. Commissioner Faisalabad Raja Jahangir Anwar, DG Social Welfare Punjab

LAHORE: Secretary Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Department Punjab Saira Omar chaired a series of meetings after assuming charge of his office to review the overall performance of the Social Welfare Department and its attached institutions. During the meetings, she was briefed on the department’s administrative structure, ongoing development projects, and welfare initiatives. Detailed briefings were

LAHORE: On the special directions of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz, the pace of social welfare projects across the province is being accelerated to ensure timely public relief. An important meeting was held under the chairmanship of Provincial Minister for Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal, Sohail Shoukat Butt to review ongoing development initiatives and departmental affairs.

LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced a financial assistance programme for parents of children under the age of 18, aimed at encouraging the withdrawal of children from labour and their enrollment in education and skills training programs. Under the initiative, families will receive financial support once children are removed from work and enrolled in formal

LAHORE: More than 10 million citizens have benefited from 167 government services offered through 15 e-Khidmat Marakaz across Punjab so far. The milestone was highlighted during a ceremony held at Arfa Tower on Monday. Officials informed the gathering that e-Khidmat Marakaz have played a key role in improving access to essential public services. According to

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday emphasized equality for all citizens, urging society to rise above majority-minority divides during Christmas celebrations at the Cathedral Church in Lahore. She joined Christian leaders in a cake-cutting ceremony, distributed Christmas cakes, and handed over Minority Cards and grants to deserving families. The event featured interfaith

LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora visited Youhanabad on Tuesday, where he celebrated Christmas festivities with orphan children, spreading joy and goodwill. A colourful ceremony was organised on the occasion, during which the provincial minister distributed Christmas gifts among the children. Delicious food was also served to the attendees. As part of

Gujranwala: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday performed the groundbreaking of the Gujranwala Mass Transit System, calling it a landmark initiative aimed at providing major relief to the public and improving the quality of life for local residents. He described the project as a gift from the Punjab government that would benefit students, patients, labourers,