Section 144 imposed in D.I.Khan for Chehlum of Imam Hussain (R.A)

D.I.KHAN:The district administration on Friday imposed ban on displaying arms, distribution of sectarian materials and pillion riding till September 19 across the district ahead of Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A).   In a notification issued here, Deputy Commissioner imposed this ban under section 144 to tighten the security arrangements to ensure peaceful observance of […]

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Commissioner Dera directs to expedite repair, restoration work on canal, drains

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Commissioner Dera Division Amir Afaq on Friday directed the authorities concerned to expedite repair and restoration work on canal system which was affected by recent floods to prevent further damage to agricultural land and ensure required water supply for irrigation purposes.   He expressed these views while chairing a meeting to discuss […]

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After effective services in rescue, relief of flood victims, Al-Khidmat focusing on rehabilitation

PESHAWAR:Al-Khidmat Foundation, one of the leading non-governmental organization fully dedicated to humanitarian service, has announced diversion of its activities from rescue and relief to rehabilitation of victims of the devastating floods in Khyber Pakhtunkwa.   “After providing rescue and relief services to thousands of victims of floods in fully destroyed 12 districts of KP by […]

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Residents express fear of various diseases’ outbreak amid consuming contaminated water

RAJANPUR :Underground water of parts of the district turned contaminated sparking fears of outbreak of various diseases in the wake of flood water accumulated across its three tehsils.   The affected people which also includes victims of tehsils Rajanpur, Roghan Mazari and Jampur apprised APP about their concerns regarding possible diseases such as diarrhoea, itching, […]

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RPO orders curbing firing in jubilation

FAISALABAD:Taking notice of ever-increasing incidents of jubilant firing in the division, Regional Police Officer (RPO) Dr Moeen Masood had ordered a stern legal action against the elements involved in the illegal practices.   A spokesperson for the RPO office said here Friday that CPO Faisalabad and DPOs of three districts Jhang, Toba Tek Singh and […]

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JICA delegation visits Sanatzar

FAISALABAD:A delegation of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) visited Sanatzar here on Friday.   The delegation visited different class rooms and viewed the courses being offered to the women.   Director Social Welfare Muzammal Yar, Deputy Director Social Welfare Ayesha Jamil, Manager Zahida Naz and others were present.   Briefing the delegation Manager Zahida Naz […]

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BISE plans HSSC timely marking

MULTAN:The marking for Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) part-I examination under BISE will be concluded well in-time just like SSC and part-II exams.   A meeting under chairmanship of Chairman BISE,  Hafiz Muhammad Qasim was ordained on Friday in this connection.   A spokesperson for Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) informed that a […]

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Breach in Mirpur-Kotli Highway; cracks continue enlarging: Officials

MIRPUR [AJK]: Life-threatening cracks have developed in a big portion of Mirpur-Kotli highway close to the periphery of Mangla dam’s reservoir, causing frightening of the local population of the area including travelers of any major untoward incident if the erosion continue enlarging.   Mirpur Deputy Commissioner Ch. Amjad Iqbal has directed the diversion of heavy […]

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