Cattle Farming: Third Phase of Livestock Card Scheme launched


Multan: The Punjab government launched the third phase of the CM Punjab Livestock Card , following successful completion of the first two phases.



Under the scheme, farmers keeping five to 20 heads of livestock, including goats and lambs, can avail interest-free loans of up to Rs 540,000. Applications for the third phase will begin from July 15, 2026.



The livestock card also offers a 25 percent cash withdrawal facility for eligible farmers.



According to the Livestock and Dairy Development Department Punjab, applicants must be residents of Punjab and owners of the animals declared in their application, with an active mobile SIM registered in their own name required at the time of applying.



Senior veterinary officer Dr Jamshaid Akhtar said card holders would be able to purchase animal feed, silage and mineral supplements from registered dealers upon verification of their identity documents and card validity.



Interested farmers can register through the department’s helpline 0800-9211, at veterinary hospitals and Maqam Sahulat desks, or via the official portal plc.punjab.gov.pk.



Cattle Farming: Third Phase of Livestock Card Scheme launched


Multan: The Punjab government launched the third phase of the CM Punjab Livestock Card , following successful completion of the first two phases.



Under the scheme, farmers keeping five to 20 heads of livestock, including goats and lambs, can avail interest-free loans of up to Rs 540,000. Applications for the third phase will begin from July 15, 2026.



The livestock card also offers a 25 percent cash withdrawal facility for eligible farmers.



According to the Livestock and Dairy Development Department Punjab, applicants must be residents of Punjab and owners of the animals declared in their application, with an active mobile SIM registered in their own name required at the time of applying.



Senior veterinary officer Dr Jamshaid Akhtar said card holders would be able to purchase animal feed, silage and mineral supplements from registered dealers upon verification of their identity documents and card validity.



Interested farmers can register through the department’s helpline 0800-9211, at veterinary hospitals and Maqam Sahulat desks, or via the official portal plc.punjab.gov.pk.



Cattle Farming: Third phase of Livestock Card scheme launched


Multan: The Punjab government launched the third phase of the CM Punjab Livestock Card, following successful completion of the first two phases.



Under the scheme, farmers keeping five to 20 heads of livestock, including calf, can avail interest-free loans of up to Rs 540,000.



Applications for the third phase will begin from July 15, 2026. The livestock card also offers a 25 percent cash withdrawal facility for eligible farmers.



According to the Livestock and Dairy Development Department Punjab, applicants must be residents of Punjab and owners of the animals declared in their application, with an active mobile SIM registered in their own name required at the time of applying.



Senior veterinary officer Dr Jamshaid Akhtar said card holders would be able to purchase animal feed, silage and mineral supplements from registered dealers upon verification of their identity documents and card validity.



Interested farmers can register through the department’s helpline 0800-9211, at veterinary hospitals and Maqam Sahulat desks, or via the official portal plc.punjab.gov.pk.



Cattle Farming: Third phase of Livestock Card scheme launched


Multan: The Punjab government launched the third phase of the CM Punjab Livestock Card, following successful completion of the first two phases.



Under the scheme, farmers keeping five to 20 heads of livestock, including calf, can avail interest-free loans of up to Rs 540,000.



Applications for the third phase will begin from July 15, 2026. The livestock card also offers a 25 percent cash withdrawal facility for eligible farmers.



According to the Livestock and Dairy Development Department Punjab, applicants must be residents of Punjab and owners of the animals declared in their application, with an active mobile SIM registered in their own name required at the time of applying.



Senior veterinary officer Dr Jamshaid Akhtar said card holders would be able to purchase animal feed, silage and mineral supplements from registered dealers upon verification of their identity documents and card validity.



Interested farmers can register through the department’s helpline 0800-9211, at veterinary hospitals and Maqam Sahulat desks, or via the official portal plc.punjab.gov.pk.



Jamrud political alliance announces protest over substandard work on development projects


Peshawar: A political alliance in Jamrud, Khyber District has announced a protest over what it said as substandard development projects and growing public concerns regarding their quality.



According to the alliance on Tuesday, the protest would be held at Bab-e-Khyber, Jamrud, to demand better quality in ongoing development work and resolution of public issues.



The alliance’s leaders emphasized that the demonstration was not directed against any political party but was aimed at highlighting public concerns. They said residents have expressed reservations over the quality of ongoing development projects, alleged corruption and poor implementation.



The alliance has called on the Deputy Commissioner of Khyber to ensure effective monitoring of development schemes so that public funds were utilized transparently and efficiently. It also urged the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to take immediate action to address the concerns.



The leaders warned that if the public’s grievances remained unresolved, the scope of the protest would be expanded. They stated that all constitutional and peaceful means would be used to safeguard the rights of the people.



The political alliance also appealed to political workers and the public not to give the protest a political color and instead support efforts aimed at resolving the area’s public issues.



Jamrud political alliance announces protest over substandard work on development projects


Peshawar: A political alliance in Jamrud, Khyber District has announced a protest over what it said as substandard development projects and growing public concerns regarding their quality.



According to the alliance on Tuesday, the protest would be held at Bab-e-Khyber, Jamrud, to demand better quality in ongoing development work and resolution of public issues.



The alliance’s leaders emphasized that the demonstration was not directed against any political party but was aimed at highlighting public concerns. They said residents have expressed reservations over the quality of ongoing development projects, alleged corruption and poor implementation.



The alliance has called on the Deputy Commissioner of Khyber to ensure effective monitoring of development schemes so that public funds were utilized transparently and efficiently. It also urged the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to take immediate action to address the concerns.



The leaders warned that if the public’s grievances remained unresolved, the scope of the protest would be expanded. They stated that all constitutional and peaceful means would be used to safeguard the rights of the people.



The political alliance also appealed to political workers and the public not to give the protest a political color and instead support efforts aimed at resolving the area’s public issues.