Punjab Province

Chunian: [Sadaf Arshad District Coordinator ReNews Pakistan]
Public anger is intensifying in Kanganpur and surrounding areas over severe unannounced load shedding, which has significantly disrupted daily life.
According to reports, residents stated that prolonged and unjustified power outages both day and night have not only halted business activities but also created a serious shortage of water in households. In hot weather , hours long electricity cuts have become routine, while WAPDA officials, including the SDO, have remained largely unresponsive.
Citizens have issued a strong warning to the concerned authorities, urging them to immediately address the issue and provide a proper load shedding schedule. They expressed frustration over the lack of response from officials, which has further increased public distress.
Residents of Kanganpur stated that if unannounced load shedding is not stopped promptly, they will be forced to stage protests, including surrounding the WAPDA office and taking to the streets.
The situation reflects growing public dissatisfaction, with citizens demanding urgent action to restore normalcy.

Kasur: [Sadaf Arshad District Coordinator ReNews Pakistan]
Following the launch of the free bus service in Tehsil Kasur, residents of other tehsils across the district have also started demanding the extension of this facility. Citizens have appealed to the Chief Minister of Punjab to expand the service throughout the district so that more people can benefit.
Residents stated that the free transport service in Tehsil Kasur has made commuting easier and more affordable, particularly benefiting students, employees, and daily commuters.
People from other tehsils, including Chunian, Pattoki, and Kot Radha Kishan, have urged authorities to introduce similar services in their areas to ensure equal access to public facilities.
Citizens emphasized that in the current economic situation, such welfare initiatives provide much-needed relief and should be extended further. The growing demand highlights the increasing need for accessible and efficient public transport across all tehsils of district Kasur.

Lahore: [ReNews Pakistan]
In line with the vision to make the provincial capital greener and reduce environmental pollution, the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) Lahore has planted more than 2,000 saplings along the Allama Iqbal International Airport Ring Road area as part of the spring tree plantation campaign.
The initiative was carried out in collaboration with the Beaconhouse School System, where students actively participated with great enthusiasm. On this occasion, under the supervision of Managing Director PHA Raja Mansoor Ahmad, Director Zone Abdullah Cheema, along with his team and school students, collectively took part in the plantation activities.
During the event, the students not only planted saplings but also spread awareness about environmental protection and the importance of a greener future. Participants emphasized that planting trees is a vital need of the time and ensures a healthier environment for future generations.
According to PHA officials, this initiative marks another significant step towards making Lahore a clean, beautiful, and green city. They also urged citizens to actively participate in plantation drives and play their role in improving the environment.