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A 100-year-old Hindu temple in Pakistan's Punjab province was destroyed, sparking allegations from minority groups that religious extremists targeted the site for land, while authorities attribute the collapse to heavy rainfall.
Electricity distribution company LESCO faces a supply gap exceeding 1,200 megawatts, leading to widespread power outages across Punjab province amid reduced generation capacity.
Islamabad is preparing for a crackdown as Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) heads for legislative polls, with 14,000 police personnel deployed in Punjab province to anticipate violence.
Heavy rains have battered Pakistan's Punjab province and Gilgit-Baltistan, leading to high flood levels and significant traffic chaos in cities like Lahore as roads become inundated.
The Punjab province has imposed Section 144 across its territory for Muharram 2026, citing a threat to overall security from individuals who could incite sectarian tensions during the observance.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a rain alert for Punjab, Pakistan, forecasting thunderstorms, strong winds, and potential hail across the province.
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake caused tremors in Lahore and other districts of Pakistan's Punjab province. The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed the event, noting the earthquake's depth.
The Chief Minister and Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) jointly accused the federation and Punjab province of violating K-P's constitutional rights by imposing curbs on wheat and gas supplies.
Authorities in Pakistan's Punjab province have issued a heatwave warning, with forecasts indicating that temperatures could soar to an extreme 52°C, significantly higher than the normal 43-45°C for the region.
The restriction on outdoor drone flying has been extended for another 30 days across the Punjab province in Pakistan.
A BBC investigation revealed unsafe injection practices, including syringe reuse, at a government hospital in Pakistan's Punjab province, where at least 331 children have tested HIV-positive in a suspected healthcare-linked outbreak.
Heavy rains and storms in Pakistan's Punjab province over the past 24 hours have resulted in three fatalities and 17 injuries, with incidents including roof collapses.
Punjab province is set to launch its own Safe City project in Katcha areas, incorporating thermal drones and solar units as part of a comprehensive policing strategy.
Authorities in Pakistan’s Punjab province report that a historic Hindu temple collapsed due to heavy rainfall, though local reports suggest the structure was demolished to make way for a madrassa construction project.
An eight-year climate justice case at the Lahore High Court (LHC) has concluded, with the court urging Punjab province to address issues related to smog, groundwater, and environmental protection.
Specialists highlight that Pakistan's Punjab province lacks a comprehensive long-term strategy for storing monsoon water, indicating challenges that extend beyond immediate flood relief efforts.
India has requested WhatsApp to halt the rollout of its new username feature due to concerns over potential fraud and anonymity issues. The government is seeking clarification and safeguards from Meta regarding the feature.
Pakistan's Punjab province is set to present a 'tax-free' budget of Rs5.3 trillion for the financial year 2026-27 today during the 43rd session of the Punjab Assembly.
Pakistan's National Economic Council has significantly cut the development outlay for the 2026-27 budget, reducing overall plans by 25%, with Punjab province experiencing the largest impact.
A rare vulture was successfully rescued near Rahim Yar Khan in Pakistan's Punjab province. The bird has been taken to the Rahim Yar Khan Wildlife Park for care.
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Pakistan has launched a crackdown on alleged 'anti-state' social media activities, resulting in the arrest of 13 individuals across Punjab province.
The Punjab province in Pakistan has extended its drone ban for another 30 days, citing the prevailing security situation and the need to maintain public peace.
Villages in Punjab, Pakistan, are experiencing prolonged electricity cuts, lasting up to 16 hours daily, despite the region's installed power capacity.
New mining bills in Pakistan's Punjab province are facing strong opposition due to concerns they will permit mining in protected areas, leading to irreparable biodiversity loss and contradicting climate pledges.
A train derailed in Pakistan's Punjab province, resulting in 25 injuries. The Punjab Emergency Department Rescue 1122 rescued trapped passengers and transported them to a nearby hospital.
Inflationary pressures continue to intensify in Pakistan's Punjab province, with escalating living expenses for essentials placing severe financial strain on families across Lahore.
Pakistan's Punjab province is bracing for a powerful monsoon spell starting July 29, with authorities reviewing flood preparedness measures, including bunds and relief camps, amid warnings of urban flooding and rising river levels.
At least seven people, including two children, have died and 20 others were injured in rain-related incidents across Pakistan's Punjab province over the past 24 hours, with downpours also causing damage to homes and livestock.
During a budget debate in the Pakistani Senate, PPP Senator Rana Mahmoodul Hassan called for the creation of a separate South Punjab province.
A 72-hour spell of monsoon rains and severe thunderstorms has claimed at least 10 lives and injured dozens across Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab provinces.
The Punjab province in Pakistan is in the process of finalizing a 6 trillion rupee budget, which includes a significant development outlay of 1.45 trillion rupees and a 100 billion rupee industrial package.
An earthquake with an unspecified magnitude struck the Jalam district in Pakistan's northern Punjab province, killing at least one person and injuring 11 others.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is seeking Rs64.62 billion in outstanding dues from Punjab province related to the water supply to Murree.
Pakistan's Punjab province announces plans to establish its first-ever mega Film City in Lahore, aiming to revive local filmmaking and empower talent.
The Punjab province in Pakistan is planning a significant reduction in traffic fines, with a revised penalty structure to be presented to the assembly for approval.
The Punjab province has passed a bill setting the minimum age for marriage at 18 years, thereby abolishing a previous provision that allowed girls to marry at 16.
The Tezgam Express derailed near Lodhran in Pakistan's Punjab province, leaving at least 25 people injured as seven coaches went off the tracks. Rescue teams quickly responded to the scene, and authorities are investigating the incident.