Punjab Province

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
The Government of Punjab has taken another significant step towards providing online/digital services to citizens. Under this initiative, residents of Punjab can now report the loss of their National Identity Card, passport, driving license, and other important documents from the comfort of their homes.
For this purpose, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has officially launched the Punjab Police Pakistan App. Citizens will no longer need to visit police stations or service centers to lodge complaints about lost documents. After registering through the app, the loss report will also be delivered to their homes.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed satisfaction over the launch of the Punjab Police Pakistan App and stated that providing ease to the public through modern technology is the government’s commitment. She added that putting Punjab on the path of innovation is a top priority of her administration.
She further said that registering loss reports through the app will save both time and resources for citizens.

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
On the directives of the Office of the Ombudsman Punjab, 77 kanals of state land, valued at approximately Rs 192.3 million, has been successfully retrieved from illegal occupants.
According to a spokesperson for the Ombudsman Punjab, the land owned by various government departments had been under illegal encroachment for a long time, with unauthorized commercial shops also constructed on the property.
Investigations showed that the concerned departments had made repeated efforts to evict the encroachers; however, effective action was finally taken following the intervention and orders of the Provincial Ombudsman. Prior to the retrieval, proper demarcation of the land was carried out in accordance with legal requirements.
The Ombudsman Punjab has directed authorities to ensure strict measures are implemented to prevent any re-encroachment in the future.
The spokesperson added that this action reflects the Ombudsman Punjab’s impartial and result oriented approach toward eliminating encroachments and protecting state land. Complainants and local residents appreciated the intervention, terming it a timely step that upheld the rule of law.

Pattoki: Sadaf Arshad District Coordinator | ReNews Pakistan
The Assistant Commissioner Pattoki Nishtar Rehman Lodhi conducted visits to different areas of the city to review sanitation and quality standards.
During the inspection, a sweet warehouse located near Zail Ghar was sealed due to poor hygiene conditions and substandard arrangements. According to the administration, the premises were violating cleanliness protocols, posing potential risks to public health.
The Assistant Commissioner stated that ensuring the provision of safe and quality food items to citizens is a top priority, and no negligence in this regard will be tolerated.
He further emphasized that inspections will continue across the city, and strict action will be taken against any premises found involved in unhygienic practices or selling substandard products.
This action reflects the district administration’s commitment to enforcing food safety standards and providing a healthy environment for the public.