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Stamp duty charges to be ‘revised’ in Punjab

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The Board of Revenue Punjab has proposed increasing stamp duties by 2 to 10 times, potentially generating Rs4.21 billion annually for the Punjab government. The suggested revisions include raising the stamp duty for property sales from Rs1,200 to Rs3,000 and increasing the rate of Rs100 affidavit to Rs300. This follows last year's up to 10 percent stamp duty hike.
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PTI founder challenges Punjab cabinet’s decision of action against him

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Imran Khan, PTI founder, challenges Punjab Cabinet's decision for legal action against him and other party leaders, filing a petition in Lahore High Court. The petition argues the decision is baseless and politically motivated, aiming to declare it null and void. The cabinet's action follows an inquiry report claiming PTI's involvement in maligning state institutions.
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Punjab Assembly to meet for mini-budget on Monday

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The Punjab Assembly will convene to present a mini-budget applicable from April to June 2024. The session will be chaired by Speaker Malik Ahmed Khan, with Provincial Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman presenting the budget. This decision follows the directive from Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, signaling the government's intention to table a short-term mini-budget.
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CM Maryam Nawaz approves 657 passenger buses for Punjab

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Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz approves 657 environment-friendly buses for the province to ease commuters' travel in big cities. The project also includes provision of 20,000 electric bikes. The initiative, aimed at addressing public issues, will be launched on May 9, with a focus on rehabilitating roads across Punjab within 6 months.
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Nawaz Sharif chairs PML-N meeting to ‘finalise Punjab cabinet’

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Nawaz Sharif chaired a PML-N consultative meeting in Lahore to finalize the first phase of the Punjab cabinet, focusing on key ministerial appointments including law, information, finance, and food. Maryam Nawaz was recently elected as Punjab's first female chief minister, receiving a guard of honor at the Punjab CM House.
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Maryam Nawaz takes oath as Punjab chief minister

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Maryam Nawaz, a PML-N leader, was sworn in as Punjab's first female chief minister amid the boycott of proceedings by the Sunni Ittehad Council. She received 220 votes while her opponent received none. The ceremony was attended by various political figures. Nawaz entered parliamentary politics last week after winning the general elections.
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Maryam Nawaz to chair PML-N’s Punjab parliamentary meeting

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Maryam Nawaz will chair PML-N's Punjab parliamentary meeting where government formation, assembly nominations, and Punjab Assembly session strategy will be discussed. Newly elected MPAs are required to attend. Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed Maryam as their candidate for Chief Minister of Punjab, with Nawaz Sharif nominating Shahbaz and Maryam for Prime Minister and CM respectively.
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Punjab police arrest suspect in murder of five-year-old girl

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Punjab police arrest 18-year-old suspect for the murder of a 5-year-old girl in Chakwal city. The suspect, Asad, was found with the murder weapon, a sickle. The police recovered the girl's body in the desert following an alleged kidnapping. In a separate incident, culprits involved in the murder of a PTI leader were arrested.
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Punjab health minister’s important message on flu virus

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Caretaker Punjab Health Minister Dr. Javed Akram clarified that a new flu virus has emerged in Punjab, unrelated to coronavirus. He advised wearing warm clothing to prevent infection and addressed the smog issue, attributing it to stubble burning. Health experts highlighted the virus's symptoms and its potential for person-to-person transmission. Air pollution in Pakistan has worsened.