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Business Recorder
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Punjab governor approves various bills including Thalassemia Prevention Bill
LAHORE: The Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has given assent to several bills passed by the Punjab Assembly. After the assent of the Governor, different bills become an act and will come into force immediately in the entire Punjab. As per details, the governor approved the Thalassemia Prevention Bill 2025. The aim of this legislation is early detection, prevention and management of thalassemia and related genetic diseases to reduce the burden of these conditions on the health system. The governor also assented the Punjab Efficiency and Conservation Agency Bill 2025, the Nexus University, Sialkot Bill 2025, the Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer Treatment and Research Bill 2025, the Next Institute of Science and Technology Bill 2025, the University of White Rock Bill 2025 and the Punjab Spatial Planning Authority Bill 2025. The governor also approved the Punjab Acid Control Bill 2025. He also assented the Finance Amendment Bill 2025. Moreover, the governor, during a meeting with a delegation of public transport companies, stated that Pakistan remains committed to fostering peace and harmony in the region. He emphasized that the Pakistan Army, Navy, and Air Force have sent a strong message to the Indian government and our military leadership is fully equipped to safeguard the country's integrity. The governor emphasized the vital role of public transport companies in facilitating safe and efficient travel for citizens to their destinations. He said that drivers should avoid over speeding so that various accidents on the roads could be averted. He said that we all have to play a role for the development, prosperity and stability of the country. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Governor approves various bills including Thalassemia Prevention Bill
LAHORE: The Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has given assent to several bills passed by the Punjab Assembly. After the assent of the Governor, different bills become an act and will come into force immediately in the entire Punjab. As per details, the governor approved the Thalassemia Prevention Bill 2025. The aim of this legislation is early detection, prevention and management of thalassemia and related genetic diseases to reduce the burden of these conditions on the health system. The governor also assented the Punjab Efficiency and Conservation Agency Bill 2025, the Nexus University, Sialkot Bill 2025, the Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer Treatment and Research Bill 2025, the Next Institute of Science and Technology Bill 2025, the University of White Rock Bill 2025 and the Punjab Spatial Planning Authority Bill 2025. The governor also approved the Punjab Acid Control Bill 2025. He also assented the Finance Amendment Bill 2025. Moreover, the governor, during a meeting with a delegation of public transport companies, stated that Pakistan remains committed to fostering peace and harmony in the region. He emphasized that the Pakistan Army, Navy, and Air Force have sent a strong message to the Indian government and our military leadership is fully equipped to safeguard the country's integrity. The governor emphasized the vital role of public transport companies in facilitating safe and efficient travel for citizens to their destinations. He said that drivers should avoid over speeding so that various accidents on the roads could be averted. He said that we all have to play a role for the development, prosperity and stability of the country. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
12-05-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Thalassemia, acid control, spatial planning laws come into effect
Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan on Monday, gave his assent to several bills passed by the Punjab Assembly, which will now come into immediate effect across the province. These include the Thalassemia Prevention Bill 2025, aimed at the early detection, prevention, and management of thalassemia and other genetic disorders to reduce their burden on the health care system; the Punjab Efficiency and Conservation Agency Bill 2025, which focuses on improving energy efficiency; and the Nexus University, Sialkot Bill 2025, establishing a new university in Sialkot. The governor also approved the Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer Treatment and Research Bill 2025, the Next Institute of Science and Technology Bill 2025, and the University of White Rock Bill 2025, each enabling the establishment of higher education and research institutions in Punjab. Additionally, Governor Khan approved the Punjab Spatial Planning Authority Bill 2025, which will apply across the province unless the government issues a notification in the official gazette exempting specific areas. He also gave assent to the Punjab Acid Control Bill 2025, aimed at regulating the sale and use of acid to prevent acid-related violence, and the Finance Amendment Bill 2025, which introduces changes to provincial financial regulations. All the approved bills have now become law and are enforceable throughout Punjab. Earlier, the governor reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region, stating that international organisations have rejected India's "baseless propaganda."
