Day: July 29, 2026

Sargodha: Police arrested 42 criminals including proclaimed offenders and court absconders during the last 24 hours.

According to police report, the teams during intelligence based operation held 42 outlaws including 10 proclaimed offenders and five court absconders and recovered illegal weapons.

Police also arrested seven drug peddlers and seized hashish, ice and wine from their possession.

Legal action has been initiated against the accused.

Peshawar: A 10-member delegation of the National Paigham-e-Aman Committee, on Tuesday arrived in Peshawar to begin a series of engagements for strengthening peace, interfaith harmony, inter-sect unity and national cohesion across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

During its visit, the delegation will hold meetings with leading religious scholars and spiritual leaders from all schools of thought, as well as representatives of various faith communities, to discuss measures for promoting peace, tolerance and mutual understanding.

As part of its programme, the delegation will also visit Peshawar’s Cathedral Church and a number of religious seminaries (madaris), where it will interact with religious leaders and community representatives to reinforce the message of coexistence, religious harmony and national unity.

It will hold a ‘National Peace Ulema and Mashaikh Conference’ on Wednesday, bringing together prominent scholars, religious leaders and representatives of all schools of thought and faith communities from across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Hyderabad: Deputy Commissioner Shaheed Benazirabad, Abdul Samad Nizamani, has appointed District Crisis Communication Focal Persons for the Polio Booster Dose Campaign scheduled to be held from 24 to 31 August 2026. A formal notification has been issued in this regard. According to notification, effective communication and the timely dissemination of information are essential for the success of National Polio Eradication Programme. To address issues arising before, during, and after the campaign and to respond promptly to public concerns and misconceptions, a District Crisis Communication Committee has been constituted.

As per notification, Additional Deputy Commissioner-I Saddam Hussain Memon has been appointed as Chairman of the committee, while District Health Officer Dr. Mudassar Hussain will serve as Co-Chairman. The committee members include District Manager PPHI Zakir Hussain Samoon, Dr. Aftab Ali Khaskheli (FPIFP), Dr. Javed Ahmed Qureshi (SIA FP), District Information Officer Aijaz Ali Teevino, Dr. Karim Bux (DSC), Dr. Niaz Ahmed (DPO-WHO), and Akbar Ali (CCO). The notification directs all concerned officers to ensure close coordination, timely dissemination of information, prevention of rumors, and an immediate response to any emergency situation during Polio Booster Dose Campaign, so that campaign is completed successfully.

Sargodha: Commissioner Sargodha Division, Hafiz Shaukat Ali, on Tuesday paid a surprise visit to the Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital in Sahiwal to review healthcare facilities and directed the hospital administration to ensure the uninterrupted availability of medicines, maintain high standards of cleanliness and provide timely, quality healthcare to patients with dignity.

According to the spokesperson for the Commissioner’s office here, accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Hussain Ahmad Raza Chaudhry, the Commissioner inspected various hospital departments, including the emergency ward, inpatient wards, laboratory and medical store. He also interacted with patients and their attendants to obtain first-hand feedback on medical treatment, the availability of medicines and the overall performance of the hospital.

During the visit, Hafiz Shaukat Ali stressed that, in line with the directives of the Chief Minister of Punjab, the hospital must ensure 100 per cent availability of medicines and maintain exemplary hygiene standards.

He emphasised that no negligence would be tolerated in providing prompt, quality and respectful healthcare services to patients.

Sargodha: A blood donation camp was organized at Sharbat Chowk under the auspices of the TB Hospital, in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department and the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (Hilal-e-Ahmar), to promote voluntary blood donation and support patients in need.

According to the spokesperson for the Social Welfare department here on Tuesday, the prominent participants included traders’ leader Nasir Mehmood Sehgal, TB Patient Welfare Council President Abdul Quddus, and other community representatives, who donated blood to encourage the humanitarian initiative.

Speaking on the occasion, Assistant Director Social Welfare Saima Beenish said that serving humanity was the department’s foremost priority and a noble responsibility.

She added that the Social Welfare Department would continue such welfare initiatives and urged the public to actively participate in blood donation drives to help save precious lives.

A large number of citizens donated blood during the camp, while the organizers expressed their commitment to holding similar blood donation camps in the future to ensure a steady supply of blood for patients in need.

Astore: After a week of continuous efforts, effective planning, coordinated operations, and round-the-clock monitoring, the Astore Valley Road was reopened here on Tuesday for light transport vehicles (LTV).

The restoration has brought much-needed relief to thousands of residents, stranded travelers, and tourists, partially restoring transportation in the valley.

The road had suffered extensive damage at several locations due to recent heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides, resulting in a complete suspension of traffic. Despite challenging terrain, persistent bad weather, and hazardous ground conditions, the District Administration Astore, Pakistan Army, Works Department, Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA), Police, and other relevant agencies worked in close coordination to carry out uninterrupted restoration operations.

Deputy Commissioner Astore, Neelam Ali, personally led the restoration operation. Following the reopening of the road, residents of the valley, along with stranded passengers and tourists, expressed satisfaction and appreciation for the efforts of the district administration and all participating agencies.

Members of the public stated that the determination, dedication, and professionalism demonstrated in completing the restoration work under extremely difficult circumstances were highly commendable.

The public particularly paid tribute to Deputy Commissioner Astore, Ms. Neelam Ali, for her dynamic leadership, timely decision-making, and continuous day-and-night supervision. They expressed hope that the same spirit of commitment and public service would continue to guide future efforts aimed at addressing the challenges faced by the people of the district.