Day: July 14, 2026

Chiniot: Chiniot Police on Monday arrested a suspected drug peddler and seized 1.24 kilograms of heroin during a targeted operation in Bhuwana as part of an ongoing district-wide crackdown against narcotics launched under the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

According to a police spokesperson, the operation was carried out on the instructions of District Police Officer (DPO) Dr. Naveed Atif. Acting on intelligence, SHO Bhuwana Police Station Inspector Asadullah, accompanied by Sub-Inspector Adnan Wajid and other police personnel, conducted a raid near Wagh Road Morianwala Chowk.

During the raid, police apprehended the suspect and recovered 1,240 grams of heroin from his possession. The seizure is being viewed as a significant success in the district’s campaign against drug trafficking.

A case has been registered against the accused under the Narcotics Control Act at Bhuwana Police Station, and further investigation is underway to determine the suspect’s links to any wider drug distribution network, the spokesperson said.

Sukkur: On the directives of Deputy Commissioner Sukkur, Assistant Commissioner Sukkur City, along with the Secretary of the District Regional Transport Authority (RTA), conducted a surprise inspection of the bus terminal and took action against transporters found collecting fares above the official rates.

During the inspection, passengers were informed about the government-approved fares and were directed to immediately lodge complaints with the relevant authorities in case of any overcharging or violation.

Official fare charts were also displayed on vehicles to enable passengers to easily verify the prescribed rates.

As part of the crackdown, two drivers were fined Rs. 1,000 each by the Secretary RTA for charging Rs. 150 per passenger instead of the fixed fare of Rs. 124 from Sukkur to Pano Aqil.

Furthermore, the additional amount previously collected from passengers was refunded to them on the spot.

The administration made it clear that strict action against those charging excess fares will continue in order to provide relief to the public.

Chiniot: The district administration on Monday launched its annual monsoon tree plantation campaign, with senior civil and police officials planting saplings at key public sites and urging citizens to join efforts to combat climate change and improve the environment.

Deputy Commissioner Ayesha Rizwan, District Police Officer (DPO) Dr. Naveed Atif, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) Muhammad Ahmar Ali and other officials inaugurated the campaign by planting saplings at the under-construction District Complex on Jhumra Road, the new District Headquarters Hospital and the Government Islamia College ground. Officers also offered prayers for a greener environment, stronger environmental protection and cleaner air for future generations.

Speaking to the media, Deputy Commissioner Ayesha Rizwan and DPO Dr. Naveed Atif described tree plantation as both a national obligation and a shared social responsibility. They said expanding green cover is essential to mitigating the adverse impacts of climate change and creating a healthier environment, while appealing to residents to actively participate in the campaign and help protect newly planted saplings.

Officials from the Forest Department, Buildings Department and other relevant agencies also attended the ceremony. The district administration said a variety of indigenous and ornamental saplings would be planted across the district during the monsoon season as part of a sustained campaign to make Chiniot greener, more environmentally friendly and climate resilient.

Gujrat: District Police Officer (DPO) Akhtar Farooq held an open court at the DPO Complex in Gujrat to listen to public complaints and address citizens’ grievances.

According to a police spokesperson, the DPO listened to the complainants and issued on-the-spot directions to the relevant officers for prompt resolution of their complaints.

He directed the officers concerned to resolve all complaints on merit and ensure maximum relief to the complainants in accordance with the law.

Peshawar: Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) and across Pakistan on Monday observed Jammu and Kashmir Martyrs’ Day by paying glowing tributes to the 22 Kashmiris who were brutally killed on July 13, 1931, during protest demonstration against Dogra rule.

The day was marked with rallies, walks, seminars and special prayer gatherings in different parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where participants carried banners and placards and reiterated support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination. Jammu and Kashmir Martyrs’ Day is observed annually to commemorate the 22 unarmed Kashmiris who were shot dead when Dogra forces opened fire on demonstrators outside Srinagar Central Jail in 1931.

The protesters had gathered during the trial of Abdul Qadeer Khan Ghazi, who had urged Kashmiris to resist oppression unleashed by Dogra Forces.

Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan and SAFRON, Engineer Amir Muqam, paid rich tribute to the martyrs of Kashmir, describing their sacrifices as a lasting symbol of the Kashmiri people’s freedom struggle from Indian yoke.

In a statement, the minister said the martyrs of Jammu and Kashmir had rendered unforgettable sacrifices for the Kashmir freedom movement. He said their courage and resilience would continue to inspire future generations.

Amir Muqam said the people of Kashmir had demonstrated unwavering commitment to their cause, adding that Pakistan would continue to extend political, diplomatic and moral support to Kashmiris.

“The blood of the martyrs of Kashmir will not go in vain. God willing, the people of held Kashmir will attain freedom,” he said. He added that the sacrifices of the 22 martyrs of 1931 constituted a historic chapter that would never be forgotten.

Vice Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League Mushtaq Ahmed Shah said Kashmiris observed the day with renewed resolve to continue their struggle till they achieved freedom from Indian yoke.

He claimed that Indian occupational forces continued to conduct night raids, house searches and arrests across Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), creating an atmosphere of fear among civilians.

“As darkness falls in IIOJK, Indian occupation forces, often accompanied by sniffer dogs, break into homes under the guise of search operations, terrifying women and children at gunpoint and leaving residents sleepless,” he claimed.

Mushtaq Shah further said that the situation in the occupied territory had deteriorated following the revocation of the region’s special constitutional status by the Indian regime on August 5, 2019.

Despite heightened security measures, he said, Kashmiris had continued their freedom movement in the IIOJK, while educational institutions, businesses and places of worship remained under heavy surveillance.

The excessive use of force against civilians, including pellet guns, sniper fire and arbitrary detentions made life nightmare for oppressed Kashmiris of IIOJK, claiming that women and children had been among those affected.

Referring to the 2019 report of the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Mushtaq Shah said the report had documented human rights violations in the held territory and called for independent international monitoring.

He criticized the Armed Forces (Jammu and Kashmir) Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and the Public Safety Act (PSA), claiming that the laws provided sweeping powers to Indian occupational forces and facilitated prolonged detention without trial.

Mushtaq Shah also referred to the burial of veteran Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Geelani at night and the illegal imprisonment of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) leader Muhammad Yasin Malik in a fake case, describing both as examples of what he termed political repression.

He said the demographic changes in the held territory through the issuance of domicile certificates to non-residents and cited figures from Pakistan’s 2021 Kashmir dossier regarding presence of unmarked graves, arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances, sexual violence and civilian casualties in IIOJK.

Former Chairman of the Department of International Relations at the University of Peshawar, Dr. Ejaz Khan, said India’s illegal actions in IIOJK constituted violations of international human rights principles and UN Charter.

He urged the international community to play a more active role in addressing the Kashmir dispute and called for implementation of relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions to ensure Kashmiris right to self-determination.

Dr. Ejaz warned that continued tensions between Pakistan and India could pose serious risks to regional peace and stability, urging world powers to facilitate a peaceful resolution of the longstanding Kashmir dispute.

The speakers maintained that a peaceful settlement of the Kashmir issue, in accordance with UN resolutions, was essential for lasting peace, stability and prosperity in South Asia.

Hyderabad: Chairman Sindhi Adabi Board, Makhdoom Saeed-ul-Zaman “Aatif,” paid tribute to renowned politician Shahnawaz Junejo (late) saying that people would always acknowledge their services for public welfare.

Remembering his services for community, he said Shanwawz took historic decisions for the community which had long lasting effects on their lives, said a statement issued here on Monday.

He added that those decisions not only resolved many conflicts peacefully but also promoted social harmony and brotherhood among masses.

Makhdoom prayed to Allah to elevate with high ranks and shower his mercy on the depart soul.