Maryam Nawaz

PML-N launched its election campaign in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) with party leader Nawaz Sharif addressing supporters in Muzaffarabad. He emphasized the need for a motorway along the Jhelum River and the party announced candidates for 37 of AJK's 45 constituencies.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan held a second meeting in a week to discuss legislative issues, emphasizing inclusive legislation and mutual coordination between treasury and opposition members. They addressed prison reforms and the Punjab Control of Habitual Offenders and Anti-Social Behaviour Bill, 2026, while also praising initiatives like the 'Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar' scheme.

Punjab's government has digitally mapped health and demographic profiles of nearly 94.3 million citizens, with 85% coverage in 18 districts and plans to operationalize 16 cardiac cath labs by December. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz ordered a population management campaign and a new healthcare program linking citizens to primary healthcare centers.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz urged parents to ensure children's safety after an eight-year-old girl was raped in Sargodha and 14 children died in a Lahore roof collapse. She emphasized collective responsibility and called for vigilance to prevent such incidents.

Provincial chief ministers in Pakistan reaffirmed commitments to prison reforms during a Supreme Court-hosted conference, emphasizing reduced incarceration, improved infrastructure, and human dignity. The National Judicial Policy-Making Committee facilitated the event, resulting in the Islamabad Declaration on Prison Reforms, which underscores shared institutional responsibility and provincial leadership in overhauling the justice system.

A Lahore court extended the pre-arrest bail of PML-N MPA Saqib Chadhar and his wife until July 13, following allegations of harassing television actress Momina Iqbal. The case emerged after Iqbal's social media appeal highlighted claims of online harassment and threats, prompting investigations by NCCIA and a police FIR.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met with Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan to address controversies involving the scrutiny of police conduct and a disputed bill. The meeting aimed to resolve misunderstandings and reaffirm collaboration between the two officials.

Lahore police have booked a tuition centre owner and a construction worker after a roof collapse killed 14 children. The incident occurred when soil was added to a dilapidated building's roof, causing it to collapse. The FIR was registered under sections 322 and 337-H of the Pakistan Penal Code.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered a redraft of the Punjab Control of Habitual Offenders and Anti-Social Behaviour Bill 2026 due to opposition. The bill will be revised by the law department and resubmitted to the Assembly. The session also saw protests over medical negligence and a hostel takeover, alongside the passage of resolutions on water scarcity, anti-drug campaigns, and digital governance.

The article discusses speculation about the instability of the Pakistani government, with journalist Sohail Warraich predicting its potential downfall starting in July. Debates highlight economic struggles and the government's lack of popularity, while others argue its stability due to the prime minister's relationship with the military.

A BS-18 police officer in Hafizabad was removed from his post after an altercation with the son of a local MPA over the use of the DPO office’s toilet. The dispute, which occurred during a visit by the MPA and his constituents, led to a social media campaign and political intervention by a senior PML-N figure, prompting an inquiry by Punjab’s IGP on the CM’s orders.

The Punjab government is expanding the Liquid Tree project, using microalgae to absorb carbon dioxide and improve urban air quality. The initiative, led by the Punjab Environmental Protection Agency, will install liquid trees in malls and public spaces, with the first EPA-certified unit moving from Faisalabad to Lahore. Additional measures include banning thin plastic bags and establishing green buffer zones around industrial areas.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the National Economic Council (NEC) to discuss federal and provincial development plans for the upcoming fiscal year (FY2026-27). The meeting emphasized collaboration between the Centre and provinces to address economic challenges, including rising global oil prices, while maintaining macroeconomic stability.

The Punjab government plans to launch Lahore's first app-based electric motorbike rental service to address last-mile connectivity and air quality issues. The initiative will deploy 10,000 e-bikes and 300 docking stations, targeting reduced pollution and transportation costs for residents.

PML-N MPA Saqib Chadhar secured interim pre-arrest bail from a Lahore court after being booked for allegedly harassing actor Momina Iqbal. The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency registered a case against Chadhar under multiple sections of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act and Pakistan Penal Code, citing allegations of cyber harassment, stalking, and threats. The court barred the agency from arresting Chadhar until June 24.