Day: July 9, 2026

Muzaffargarh: A Revenue department team and police personnel came under attack during an anti-encroachment operation in the limits of Chobara Police Station, Chak No. 364, Layyah.

Police have registered a case against 23 suspects, including 14 women, on charges of assaulting government officials and obstructing official duties.

According to the First Information Report (FIR), Revenue Girdawar Chaudhry Riaz, accompanied by Patwari Muhammad Ashraf, police constables Qamar-uz-Zaman, Muhammad Irfan, Ziaullah, and Lady Constable Najma Bibi, was carrying out land demarcation and eviction proceedings when a group of alleged illegal occupants attacked the team.

The FIR states that the assailants, armed with sticks and firearms, allegedly abused the officials, issued death threats, and forcibly snatched cash from the pockets of the government personnel during the attack.

Police have registered a case on the complaint of Girdawar Chaudhry Riaz against nine nominated women, five unidentified women, and nine nominated men under Sections 506, 148, 149, 382, 353, and 186 of the Pakistan Penal Code. Further investigation is underway, police said.

Muzaffargarh: A Revenue department team and police personnel came under attack during an anti-encroachment operation in the limits of Chobara Police Station, Chak No. 364, Layyah.

Police have registered a case against 23 suspects, including 14 women, on charges of assaulting government officials and obstructing official duties.

According to the First Information Report (FIR), Revenue Girdawar Chaudhry Riaz, accompanied by Patwari Muhammad Ashraf, police constables Qamar-uz-Zaman, Muhammad Irfan, Ziaullah, and Lady Constable Najma Bibi, was carrying out land demarcation and eviction proceedings when a group of alleged illegal occupants attacked the team.

The FIR states that the assailants, armed with sticks and firearms, allegedly abused the officials, issued death threats, and forcibly snatched cash from the pockets of the government personnel during the attack.

Police have registered a case on the complaint of Girdawar Chaudhry Riaz against nine nominated women, five unidentified women, and nine nominated men under Sections 506, 148, 149, 382, 353, and 186 of the Pakistan Penal Code. Further investigation is underway, police said.

Kohat: District Police Officer (DPO) Shehbaz Elahi awarded commendation certificates to SHO Jarma Iqbal Khan and SHO KDA Umar Khaliq Khan for their exceptional performance in crime control, professional conduct, and public service.

Speaking on the occasion, DPO Shehbaz Elahi praised both officers for their dedication and effective policing, noting that recognizing excellence not only encourages capable officers but also sets a positive example for others.

He emphasized that officers who work diligently for crime eradication, peace maintenance, and timely justice will always be appreciated. The DPO urged them to continue serving with integrity and professionalism to ensure the safety of citizens’ lives and property.

In a separate event, a farewell ceremony was held in honour of DSP Nazir Hussain, who was promoted to SP Operations and transferred to District Karak. The ceremony was attended by senior police officials, including SP Headquarters, SP City, SP Saddar, and other staff members.

DPO Shehbaz Elahi lauded DSP Nazir Hussain’s professionalism, honesty, and valuable contributions to Kohat Police, expressing confidence that he would continue his exemplary service in Karak. During the ceremony, the DPO presented a souvenir shield, while colleagues offered gifts and extended best wishes for his future responsibilities.

Kohat: District Police Officer (DPO) Shehbaz Elahi awarded commendation certificates to SHO Jarma Iqbal Khan and SHO KDA Umar Khaliq Khan for their exceptional performance in crime control, professional conduct, and public service.

Speaking on the occasion, DPO Shehbaz Elahi praised both officers for their dedication and effective policing, noting that recognizing excellence not only encourages capable officers but also sets a positive example for others.

He emphasized that officers who work diligently for crime eradication, peace maintenance, and timely justice will always be appreciated. The DPO urged them to continue serving with integrity and professionalism to ensure the safety of citizens’ lives and property.

In a separate event, a farewell ceremony was held in honour of DSP Nazir Hussain, who was promoted to SP Operations and transferred to District Karak. The ceremony was attended by senior police officials, including SP Headquarters, SP City, SP Saddar, and other staff members.

DPO Shehbaz Elahi lauded DSP Nazir Hussain’s professionalism, honesty, and valuable contributions to Kohat Police, expressing confidence that he would continue his exemplary service in Karak. During the ceremony, the DPO presented a souvenir shield, while colleagues offered gifts and extended best wishes for his future responsibilities.

Muzaffargarh: Scores of daily-wage labourers have demanded fpr setting up proper labour points with basic facilities as they have to wait for people for many hours to be hired by them at different locations in the city.

Daily wagers including masons, painters and other labourers told reporter one spot falls on a busy road housing Danish Boys High School, Danish Girls High School, Government Women’s College, the District Headquarters Hospital, Police Lines and the District Health Office, resulting in constant traffic pressure due to the movement of students, patients, ambulances, government employees and citizens. They said labourers standing along the roadside further disrupt the flow of traffic.

The workers said they are forced to wait for employment under open sky in scorching heat, rain and cold, with no shed, seating, clean drinking water or washroom facilities available at the site. They said that on many days they fail to find work and return home empty-handed after waiting the entire day.

They urged the Punjab chief minister, the Muzaffargarh deputy commissioner, the district administration and elected public representatives to establish proper labour points at various locations across the city, equipped with shaded shelters, clean drinking water, seating arrangements, washrooms and other basic facilities, so that workers can wait for employment in a dignified environment while also easing traffic congestion in the city.

The labourers said Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched welfare initiatives for students, farmers, widows and people from various walks of life, and appealed to her to also address the problems of daily wage earners who work hard to earn an honest living.

Muzaffargarh: Scores of daily-wage labourers have demanded fpr setting up proper labour points with basic facilities as they have to wait for people for many hours to be hired by them at different locations in the city.

Daily wagers including masons, painters and other labourers told reporter one spot falls on a busy road housing Danish Boys High School, Danish Girls High School, Government Women’s College, the District Headquarters Hospital, Police Lines and the District Health Office, resulting in constant traffic pressure due to the movement of students, patients, ambulances, government employees and citizens. They said labourers standing along the roadside further disrupt the flow of traffic.

The workers said they are forced to wait for employment under open sky in scorching heat, rain and cold, with no shed, seating, clean drinking water or washroom facilities available at the site. They said that on many days they fail to find work and return home empty-handed after waiting the entire day.

They urged the Punjab chief minister, the Muzaffargarh deputy commissioner, the district administration and elected public representatives to establish proper labour points at various locations across the city, equipped with shaded shelters, clean drinking water, seating arrangements, washrooms and other basic facilities, so that workers can wait for employment in a dignified environment while also easing traffic congestion in the city.

The labourers said Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched welfare initiatives for students, farmers, widows and people from various walks of life, and appealed to her to also address the problems of daily wage earners who work hard to earn an honest living.