Punjab Province

Rawalpindi: [ReNews Pakistan]
Rawalpindi’s long awaited Kachehry Chowk remodeling project is expected to be opened to traffic on May 31, marking a major step toward resolving persistent congestion at one of the city’s busiest and most critical intersections.
The project includes road widening, improved traffic flow arrangements, and modern infrastructure upgrades designed to ensure smoother movement of vehicles. Kachehry Chowk has long remained a pressure point for daily commuters due to heavy traffic from multiple connecting routes.
Officials believe the completion of the project will significantly reduce traffic jams, shorten travel time, and improve safety for motorists, pedestrians, and public transport users. The upgraded intersection is also expected to benefit nearby businesses and residents who have faced daily delays due to traffic bottlenecks.
Once opened, the remodeled Kachehry Chowk is likely to provide immediate relief to thousands of commuters traveling across Rawalpindi, while also improving the overall efficiency of the city’s road network.

Multan: [ReNews Pakistan]
The Multan Waste Management Company (MWMC) has issued a strict ultimatum to its contractors to ensure exemplary sanitation arrangements across the city ahead of Eid ul Adha, as authorities move to provide citizens with a clean, safe and healthy environment during the festive period.
MWMC Chief Executive Officer Zulfiqar Ahmad conducted an early-morning inspection of several urban areas to personally review field performance and assess the standard of cleanliness operations. During the visit, he inspected sanitation arrangements in Nishtar Colony, Shadman Colony, Tariq Road and Abdali Road.
The CEO expressed dissatisfaction over lapses observed at certain locations and directed contractors as well as operational staff to immediately improve waste collection, street sweeping and overall service delivery. He made it clear that negligence would not be tolerated, especially as sanitation requirements increase significantly during Eid ul Adha due to the disposal of animal waste and increased public activity.
Special instructions were also issued for improving cleanliness conditions at Qasoor Gardazi Road, Shaheen Market and various interior-city areas. Sanitation teams were directed to maintain continuous monitoring, ensure rapid response and address public complaints without delay.
Zulfiqar Ahmad said that maintaining a clean environment for residents is the top priority of the Multan Waste Management Company. He warned that contractors showing poor performance would face strict action under the company’s operational rules.
According to MWMC officials, a comprehensive cleanliness strategy has been finalized for Eid-ul-Adha. The plan includes enhanced waste collection, active field supervision, deployment of sanitation staff in key areas and quick disposal of waste to maintain high cleanliness standards across Multan throughout the Eid days.

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
The Punjab government has decided to introduce satellite internet service as part of a broader strategy to strengthen digital connectivity and expand access to modern technology across the province.
The announcement was made by Senator Anusha Rahman, PML-N leader and Senior Adviser to the Punjab Chief Minister, while addressing a leadership summit at a private university in Lahore. The event focused on blockchain technology, digital assets and the growing role of emerging technologies in Pakistan’s digital future.
Speaking at the summit, Anusha Rahman said the Punjab government is working to ensure high-speed internet access in areas that remain underserved or disconnected from basic digital infrastructure. She said satellite internet technology would play an important role in connecting villages, educational institutions and healthcare facilities, particularly schools, colleges and hospitals in remote and less-developed areas.
Rahman said there is already strong public interest in digital technology, but many regions still face serious connectivity challenges. To address this gap, she said the provincial government is launching a “Connect the Unconnected” mission, aimed at bringing internet access to communities that have so far remained outside the digital network.
According to her, the government will soon begin providing internet services through satellite technology in the public sector. She added that the Punjab Information Technology Department is already working on several modern connectivity projects to support the province’s digital transformation.
The senior adviser further said that the Punjab government plans to connect 6 million young people with modern technology over the next four years. The initiative is expected to support digital learning, skills development, innovation and greater participation of youth in the emerging technology economy.
Officials believe the planned satellite internet service could help reduce the digital divide in Punjab by improving access to online education, health services, government platforms and technology-based employment opportunities in areas where conventional broadband infrastructure remains limited.