Month: July 2026

Sukkur: On the directives of Chairman of Municipal Committee Shikarpur Fayyaz Mahmood Sheikh, the work on desilting drainage lines, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation across the city was already underway to ensure neat and clean ambience.

According to official sources on Wednesday, administrative officer sanitation, Arif Sheikh, inspected the desilting and thorough cleaning work of the main drainage line in the Truck Adda area of the city and also issued various directives to the staff.

The speedy work of grass cutting and cleanliness in public parks and gardens was also underway.

Under the supervision of Garden Supervisor Maqsood Sheikh, the staff carried out grass cutting, pruning of plants, sprinkling, and cleaning at the city’s central Shahi Bagh, Wilayat Shah Park, and various other public parks.

Peshawar: An Elite Force official was martyred during a joint counterterrorism operation in Swat, while four militants were killed and several others reportedly injured, Swat police on Wednesday informed.

The joint operation is being carried out by Swat Police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) against militants in Shalkho Sar area of Swat.

According to the Swat Police spokesman, the operation is being conducted under the direct supervision of the Regional Police Officer (RPO) Malakand and the District Police Officer (DPO) Swat.

The spokesperson said security forces have tightened the cordon around the militants.

Officials claimed that militants suffered heavy losses during the operation, with four of their members killed and several others wounded.

During the exchange of fire, an Elite Force official, identified as Gulfam, embraced martyrdom while fighting the militants.

Paying tribute to the fallen officer, police said the force remains committed to making every sacrifice necessary to maintain peace and security in the region.

The police spokesman added that the operation in Shalkho Sar is still underway, with security forces continuing search and clearance activities in the area.

Rawalpindi: The district administration has established a centralized Command Post at Nighat Zar Park on Mall Road to assist tourists and handle emergencies during the ongoing monsoon season.

Operated 24/7 by personnel from Rescue 1122, Civil Defense, and Para Force, the command post will oversee emergency response operations. Additional field teams have been deployed at sensitive points including Jhika Gali, Lower Topa, Satra Mehle, and Angoori Dam.

DC Agha Zaheer Abbas Shirazi advised tourists to practice carefully driving, monitor weather updates and follow safety advisories issued by the district administration.

Sialkot: A delegation from the Council on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) visited the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) here on Wednesday to discuss avenues for future collaboration, to enhance workforce diversity, encourage industry participation, and create meaningful employment opportunities for skilled persons with disabilities across Sialkot’s export-oriented industries.

The delegation, led by Director CRPD Muzammil Yar ,included Director Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal, Gujranwala Division,Irshad Waheed, and Deputy Director, Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal, Sialkot, Sharif Ghumman.

During the meeting with SCCI President Syed Ahtesham Mazhar, the CRPD delegation briefed the Council’s mandate, ongoing initiatives, and its efforts to promote the socio-economic empowerment of persons with disabilities through sustainable employment opportunities.

The delegation also presented a collaborative framework aimed at facilitating the placement of skilled persons with disabilities in Sialkot’s industrial sector by fostering stronger linkages between employers and the Council.

President SCCI appreciated the initiatives of the CRPD and reaffirmed the Chamber’s commitment to supporting inclusive employment practices.

Multan: The irrigation department finalized all arrangements regarding flood as no critical flood situation in Multan Zone as currently river Chenab at Trimmu and Ravi at Sidhnai are in low flood phase. According to the irrigation department official sources, the implementation on flood fighting plan was being ensured in Multan zone. The flood control room was fully functional round-the-clock to monitor the flood like situation. The total length of safety embankments across the zone was 357 miles and inspection of all safety embankments has been completed by all relevant authorities.

The overall condition of the safety embankments was satisfactory. The repairing work on infrastructure which had damaged due to previous flood also been completed. The work on two safety embankments including Noraja Bhutta and Jalalpur Pir Wala had been completed on record two months short time period on war footing basis. The sources further said that the current situation regarding flood was stable as less rains predicted in upper catchment areas while the water level situation into the dams was also normal.

The citizens were advised not to pay attention to rumors regarding flood like emergency.