The Asaan Karobar Scheme 2026 is a major initiative by the Punjab Government to support small businesses, traders, and entrepreneurs. Launched under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, this scheme provides easy access to interest-free and low-markup loans. The main goal is to help people start new businesses or expand existing ones without…
The Punjab Government has launched a major welfare project called the CM Maryam Nawaz 10,000 Cash Program, also known as the Negahban Program 2026. This program is specially designed to help low-income families during the holy month of Ramadan. Under this initiative, deserving families will receive PKR 10,000 in cash along with a free ration…
Punjab schools are preparing to revise their operational hours for Ramadan 2026, expected to begin on 18 or 19 February, pending official moon sighting. The School Education Department has finalized a proposed schedule to ease fasting for students, teachers, and staff during the holy month. The revised timings are aimed at balancing learning with religious…
The federal government of Pakistan has announced a new educational initiative to distribute free Chromebooks among talented students studying in public schools and colleges. This step is part of the Digital Pakistan Program, which aims to improve education through technology and modern learning tools. According to available reports, this program will focus on exceptional and…
The Prime Minister Youth Loan Program has received an overwhelming response in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), with 35,000 applications submitted by young people seeking interest-free loans. This strong participation shows how serious the youth are about starting businesses and becoming financially independent. The government has approved a development scheme worth Rs. 1 billion to…
Ramadan 2026 is a holy month for Muslims. During this month, Muslims fast from Sehri (pre-dawn meal) until Iftar (sunset meal). Knowing the correct Sehri and Iftar timings is very important for keeping the fast properly. Below is a complete and easy Ramadan calendar for 30 days covering Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi. These timings are…
The Punjab government has officially announced a four-day holiday across the province from February 5 to February 8, 2026, giving residents a long break at the start of February. The decision was confirmed through an official notification issued by the Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD) and approved by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. According…
Getting a new gas connection in Pakistan can take time, especially in busy urban areas. To help consumers who need gas urgently, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) offers an urgent gas connection facility. This option allows faster processing by paying an extra priority fee. Most urgent connections are provided on an RLNG (Re-gasified Liquefied…
Winter Vacation Schedule for Punjab Schools (2026) Punjab schools are set to observe their annual winter vacation for the 2026 academic session. The official schedule, applicable to both public and private schools, is as follows: Event Date Start of Winter Vacations December 22, 2025 End of Winter Vacations January 18, 2026 Schools Reopen January 19,…
Schools and Colleges Closure Expected Across Punjab