Day: July 24, 2026

Rawalpindi: Police have arrested a two-member gang allegedly involved in motorcycle theft and recovered seven stolen motorcycles during a successful operation here on Thursday. According to police spokesperson, the suspects were taken into custody following an investigation into motorcycle theft cases in the Taxila area.

The arrested suspects will be presented in the court with solid evidence after the completion of the investigation. SP Potohar Sardar Babar Mumtaz Khan commended police team and said those involved in depriving citizens of their valuable property would not escape the law.

He added that Rawalpindi Police remain committed to take strict action against criminal elements and to ensure the protection of lives and public property.

Peshawar: Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid, visited Maulvi Ji Hospital in Peshawar on Wednesday to review the Benazir Nashonuma Programme and announced further reforms aimed at improving transparency and service delivery.

During her visit, she inspected the Benazir Nashonuma Centre operating at the hospital, interacted with staff, and reviewed facilities being provided to women and children enrolled in the programme.

Hospital officials also briefed her on the centre’s performance and the progress of the nutrition initiative.

Addressing reporters, the BISP chairperson said the Nashonuma Programme was an important welfare initiative designed to improve maternal and child nutrition, adding that BISP currently supports more than 10 million deserving families across Pakistan.

She urged media organisations to verify information before publishing reports about the programme, saying inaccurate reporting could negatively affect deserving beneficiaries.

She reiterated that BISP assistance is a right of eligible families under the government’s social protection programme and should not be portrayed as charity.

Rubina Khalid said SIM cards related to the programme are issued free of cost only through authorised BISP offices and warned beneficiaries against paying any individual for such services.

She said the government was introducing reforms to reduce human intervention in the payment process.

Following the current payment cycle, beneficiaries would also be able to collect their financial assistance from authorised retail outlets across the country as part of the programme’s ongoing digitalisation efforts.

The chairperson warned that strict legal action would be taken against anyone using the name of BISP to deceive the public.

She said dedicated teams had been formed to curb fraud and ensure greater transparency, reaffirming the government’s commitment to making the programme more efficient, transparent and accessible for deserving families.

Abbottabad: Commissioner Hazara Shahidullah Khan Thursday visited the proposed route and site of the Shimla Hill Resort Project, a tourism initiative aimed at promoting eco-tourism and improving recreational facilities in Abbottabad, officials said.

Accompanied by Secretary to the Commissioner Shabbir Ahmed Akash and Assistant to the Commissioner (Pool/Development) Jahanzeb, the commissioner carried out a detailed inspection of the proposed access route and project site, reviewing the area’s terrain, accessibility and overall feasibility for the planned resort.

Later, the commissioner visited Shimla Hill, a popular scenic viewpoint overlooking Abbottabad that attracts visitors for its pleasant weather, panoramic views and natural surroundings. He reviewed the facilities available for tourists and emphasized the need to further improve tourism infrastructure to enhance the visitor experience.

The proposed Shimla Hill Resort is expected to boost tourism, create employment opportunities and contribute to the local economy by developing the hilltop into a modern tourist destination while preserving its natural environment.

Peshawar: Rescue 1122 Buner has recovered the body of a man who was swept away by a flash flood triggered by monsoon rains in the Kalabat area of Gadezai tehsil after an extensive search operation.

Officials said the victim, identified as Siyab, was driving a rickshaw when he was caught in a rain-fed torrent.

Rescue divers and water rescue personnel launched a search operation immediately after the incident and continued efforts until the body was located in the Kalabat Kogai area.

The body was shifted to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital, Pacha, after completion of legal formalities.

Deputy Commissioner Buner Shehryar Qamar visited the hospital to monitor the operation and commended the Rescue 1122 teams for their prompt response and professional handling of the search and recovery mission.

Rescue officials urged the public to avoid crossing flooded roads and streams during the ongoing monsoon season to prevent such incidents.