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LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to introduce the Punjab Prosperous Villages Act 2026 and launch a pilot project in 120 villages to improve rural infrastructure and living conditions across the province. The decision was taken during a special meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday, where officials presented a detailed

LAHORE: Expressing concern over a recent World Bank report claiming that 48 per cent of the region’s poor live in Pakistan, the Pak International Business Forum (PIBF) has called for coordinated efforts by the government, business community and other stakeholders to combat poverty, improve economic conditions and create sustainable employment opportunities. The forum observed that

Lahore: A special training session on “Positive Mindset, Professionalism and Integrity in Public Service”was held at the Social Welfare Training Institute (SWTI) Lahore to promote ethical conduct, professional excellence and a strong commitment to public service among government officers. The session was attended by Saira Omar, Secretary Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Punjab, as the chief

LAHORE: Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Department Punjab Director General Dr Shahinshah Faisal Azim directed the officers concerned to accelerate progress on IT initiatives and take necessary measures to align the existing system with modern requirements. He said that effective use of digital technology and Artificial Intelligence can further improve service delivery, data management and monitoring

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Sohail Shoukat Butt chaired an important meeting to review progress on the Dhee Rani Programme, Himmat Card initiative, and assistive devices & wheelchair programme. Director General Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Punjab Dr. Shahanshah Faisal Azim and other relevant officials attended the meeting. During the meeting, officials briefed the

MULTAN: A three-day Design Development and Design Techniques Workshop successfully concluded at Sanatzar Multan, with active participation from Sanatzar staff and a large number of workers. The workshop was conducted by Deputy Director (Design) Nadeem-ur-Rehman, who provided participants with practical guidance on modern design development and innovative design techniques. The training focused on enhancing participants’ professional skills,

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has urged provincial lawmakers to maintain close public contact and accelerate the delivery of welfare initiatives across constituencies, emphasizing swift development during meetings with regional delegations. During discussions with Okara assembly members, she highlighted ongoing programs like the Suthra Punjab sanitation campaign, the Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar scheme, and

LAHORE: The Punjab government has finalized preparations to introduce the Punjab Prohibition of Child Labour at Brick Kilns Rules 2026 to completely eradicate minor employment across provincial brick kilns. The Labour Department has submitted the official draft to the Punjab Cabinet, and the regulations are scheduled to take effect immediately upon final approval. Under the

LAHORE: Commissioner Nouman Yousaf inspected ongoing flood relief and dewatering operations in Pathan Colony and Ferozewala, directing officials to wrap up remaining work within three days. He noted that inner streets are cleared, and continuous dewatering is supported by 24-hour medical camps, food supplies, and livestock assistance. In a separate session, the commissioner met Lahore

MULTAN: Secretary Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Department Punjab, Saira Omer conducted a comprehensive inspection tour of key social welfare institutions in Multan to review institutional performance, ongoing reforms, and service delivery standards. Her itinerary included thorough visits to the Transitional Home, Children Home, Old Age Home, Drug Rehabilitation Centre, and Sanatzar. During these visits, she