Devastating monsoon rains in Pakistan have killed 63 in Punjab in 24 hours, raising the national death toll to 159. Chakwal is hit hardest by flash floods, prompting Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz to declare a rain emergency.

Flood levels at Tarbela Dam, Chashma, Guddu and Sukkur barrages are "low"; next spell of monsoon rain to begin from July 21.

The Punjab government has greenlit a landmark Rs5 billion "Safe Jail Project" aimed at transforming prison security and oversight across the province through the deployment of advanced surveillance and digital systems.

To improve transparency and curb malpractice in the issuance of driving licenses, the Punjab Traffic Police is set to introduce a modernized testing

PDMA says 63 dead, over 100 injured; Chakwal records 400mm of rain in 10 hours; flood alert issued for Rawalpindi; more showers expected.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has assured that every city in the province will benefit from development initiatives. She was chairing a meeting in Lahore today (Wednesday) to review the progress on the Lahore Development Programme and the Punjab Development Plan.

The home department said the ban has been imposed as a precautionary measure to safeguard human life in view of the current weather situation.