Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday chaired 28th meeting of the provincial cabinet to discuss and decide on 130 agenda items. The Cabinet gave approval to provide 1,220 flats to industrial workers in Punjab.

The Provincial cabinet also approved to increase salary of workers in skilled, semi-skilled and other 102 categories to Rs 40,000.

Madam Chief Minister announced a reward of Rs 50,000 each for rescue workers performing flood duties. It also approved official conduct of class 5 and 8 exams in Punjab, assessment of class 5 students and regular examination of class 8 students. Provincial cabinet approved lifelong pension to employees' widows. Madam Chief Minister directed the relevant authorities to...