Cholistan Canal renamed as Mahfooz Shaheed Canal and System

Cholistan Canal renamed as Mahfooz Shaheed Canal and System

LAHORE: The provincial cabinet on Thursday approved the “Lining of Watercourses in Cholistan” project under the Green Pakistan Initiative along with renaming of Cholistan Canal and System to Mahfooz Shaheed Canal and System. The meeting gave a go-ahead to building of airports in Bhakkar and Bahawalnagar and reviewed the proposal to launch Punjab’s own airline service. An air strip for air ambulance service in Bhakkar will also be constructed. In…

Pro-people moves of Punjab - Pakistan Observer

PUNJAB Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired the 24th meeting of the provincial cabinet on Thursday, which approved a record number of agenda items and took several key decisions related to social welfare, security, infrastructure and governance. The meeting approved free travel facilities across Punjab for differently-abled persons, senior citizens and students; establishment of special investigation units for sexual crimes; construction o…

Punjab announces free public transport for students & senior citizens

The Punjab government has unveiled a new initiative to provide free public transport to students, senior citizens, and individuals with disabilities across the province, aiming to simplify and reduce travel expenses for these groups. During the 24th provincial cabinet meeting, presided over by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the decision was finalized to introduce the public welfare program. The cabinet also discussed the implementati…

The Ministry of Transport will finance public transport to a large part of minors and those over 65.The measure will enter into force this summer and will allow the two population groups to travel by metro, bus, tram or proximity free of charge without having to pay anything.This measure is in addition to the current reductions in public transport, reducing the price of young people — between 16 and 26 years of age — and the cost of the normal p…

Punjab Announces Free Public Transport for Students

The Punjab government has announced free public transport for students, senior citizens, and people with disabilities across the province. This initiative aims to make travel easier and more affordable for these groups. During a cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, officials also discussed introducing transport cards for students. These cards would help students access free transport more conveniently. The government also a…