Month: July 2026

Chiniot: Heavy rain in Chiniot city and its surroundings broke the grip of intense heat and humidity that had persisted for several days, bringing pleasant weather and relief to citizens.

In view of the fear of water accumulation in various low-lying areas during the rain, WASA Chiniot staff remained on high alert. All field teams of WASA continued to monitor low-lying areas, sewer lines and disposal stations and remained active to ensure timely drainage so that citizens did not face any problem.

On the other hand, as soon as the rain started, the electricity feeders of several areas of the city tripped, suspending power supply in many areas.

Teams of the relevant agencies were active to restore power. Citizens welcomed the pleasant change in the weather due to the rain, however, the administration has appealed to the citizens to take precautionary measures and avoid unnecessary travel in low-lying areas.

Chiniot: Heavy rain in Chiniot city and its surroundings broke the grip of intense heat and humidity that had persisted for several days, bringing pleasant weather and relief to citizens.

In view of the fear of water accumulation in various low-lying areas during the rain, WASA Chiniot staff remained on high alert. All field teams of WASA continued to monitor low-lying areas, sewer lines and disposal stations and remained active to ensure timely drainage so that citizens did not face any problem.

On the other hand, as soon as the rain started, the electricity feeders of several areas of the city tripped, suspending power supply in many areas.

Teams of the relevant agencies were active to restore power. Citizens welcomed the pleasant change in the weather due to the rain, however, the administration has appealed to the citizens to take precautionary measures and avoid unnecessary travel in low-lying areas.

Multan: The district administration has decided to launch third phase of the Alma Mater Outreach Campaign to further improve infrastructure and educational facilities in government schools across Multan Division. The decision was taken during a review meeting chaired by Commissioner Multan Division Aamir Karim Khan, which assessed progress on the provision of missing facilities in public schools through the support of former students.

The meeting was informed that facilities worth Rs 240 million had been provided in government schools during the first two phases of the campaign. These included the establishment of IT laboratories, construction of classrooms, development of libraries and installation of solar energy systems with the financial assistance of alumni. Speaking on the occasion, the commissioner said the campaign had emerged as an effective model for mobilizing successful former students to contribute to the development of their alma maters. He urged graduates of government schools, particularly those who were financially well-established, to play their role in improving educational institutions that had helped shape their future. Aamir Karim Khan said the administration was identifying and contacting financially stable alumni to encourage their participation in the initiative.

He directed school heads to compile comprehensive lists of successful former students to broaden the campaign’s outreach. He expressed confidence that greater alumni participation would further enhance the academic environment in public schools and help bridge infrastructure gaps. The commissioner also directed deputy commissioners and other administrative officers to make the outreach campaign more effective, observing that a strong sense of attachment to one’s alma mater could play a vital role in the sustainable development of educational institutions across the division.

Multan: The district administration has decided to launch third phase of the Alma Mater Outreach Campaign to further improve infrastructure and educational facilities in government schools across Multan Division. The decision was taken during a review meeting chaired by Commissioner Multan Division Aamir Karim Khan, which assessed progress on the provision of missing facilities in public schools through the support of former students.

The meeting was informed that facilities worth Rs 240 million had been provided in government schools during the first two phases of the campaign. These included the establishment of IT laboratories, construction of classrooms, development of libraries and installation of solar energy systems with the financial assistance of alumni. Speaking on the occasion, the commissioner said the campaign had emerged as an effective model for mobilizing successful former students to contribute to the development of their alma maters. He urged graduates of government schools, particularly those who were financially well-established, to play their role in improving educational institutions that had helped shape their future. Aamir Karim Khan said the administration was identifying and contacting financially stable alumni to encourage their participation in the initiative.

He directed school heads to compile comprehensive lists of successful former students to broaden the campaign’s outreach. He expressed confidence that greater alumni participation would further enhance the academic environment in public schools and help bridge infrastructure gaps. The commissioner also directed deputy commissioners and other administrative officers to make the outreach campaign more effective, observing that a strong sense of attachment to one’s alma mater could play a vital role in the sustainable development of educational institutions across the division.

Rawalpindi: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Wednesday said that security forces had killed 54 terrorists belonging to the Indian proxy Fitna al Khwarij in Balochistan, while 42 security personnel, including police officials, and civilians embraced martyrdom during the past four days.

Addressing a press conference on the security situation in Balochistan, the DG ISPR said that India was behind the recent wave of terrorism in the province, saying hostile elements could not tolerate Pakistan’s progress and stability.

He said that the Afghan Taliban regime was providing manpower to terrorist groups operating against Pakistan.

He said that most of the terrorists killed were Afghan nationals. Referring to the recent attack in Karachi, he said three of the four attackers were Afghan nationals and that the entire operation had been planned in Afghanistan.

“They have a problem with Pakistan’s progress and honour. Balochistan is the life and glory of Pakistan, and its prosperity is a reality that no one can change,” he said.

Sharing details of the recent terrorist incidents in Balochistan, the DG ISPR said that there have been three major terrorist incidents in the past four days.

He said the first incident took place on July 4-5 when terrorists belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Khwarij attacked the innocent local population in Hanna Urak. The residents fought back very valiantly and forced them to flee, he said.

He said four brave innocent citizens were martyred and six sustained injuries during the incident.

In the second incident, he said that the terrorists carried out a multidirectional attack on a police check-post, which guards Pumping Station No.3 of Mangi Dam in Ziarat.

He said that the policemen stood their ground and sent 15 kharji to hell. However nine policemen embraced martyrdom in the incident, he said.

The DG said earlier this week, at least nine policemen, including two station house officers (SHOs), were martyred in a terrorist attack on a police post in Balochistan’s Ziarat district while the security forces killed 15 terrorists in a clearance operation following the attack.

Regarding the third terrorist incident, the DG ISPR said that today an army convoy was came under attack in which 11 soldiers including junior commissioned officer (JCO) embraced martyrdom while 14 terrorists of Baloch Liberation Army were killed.

Moreover, the DG ISPR said, the security forces killed six terrorists in an operation in Kharan and another eight terrorists in Dalbandin.

Rawalpindi: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Wednesday said that security forces had killed 54 terrorists belonging to the Indian proxy Fitna al Khwarij in Balochistan, while 42 security personnel, including police officials, and civilians embraced martyrdom during the past four days.

Addressing a press conference on the security situation in Balochistan, the DG ISPR said that India was behind the recent wave of terrorism in the province, saying hostile elements could not tolerate Pakistan’s progress and stability.

He said that the Afghan Taliban regime was providing manpower to terrorist groups operating against Pakistan.

He said that most of the terrorists killed were Afghan nationals. Referring to the recent attack in Karachi, he said three of the four attackers were Afghan nationals and that the entire operation had been planned in Afghanistan.

“They have a problem with Pakistan’s progress and honour. Balochistan is the life and glory of Pakistan, and its prosperity is a reality that no one can change,” he said.

Sharing details of the recent terrorist incidents in Balochistan, the DG ISPR said that there have been three major terrorist incidents in the past four days.

He said the first incident took place on July 4-5 when terrorists belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Khwarij attacked the innocent local population in Hanna Urak. The residents fought back very valiantly and forced them to flee, he said.

He said four brave innocent citizens were martyred and six sustained injuries during the incident.

In the second incident, he said that the terrorists carried out a multidirectional attack on a police check-post, which guards Pumping Station No.3 of Mangi Dam in Ziarat.

He said that the policemen stood their ground and sent 15 kharji to hell. However nine policemen embraced martyrdom in the incident, he said.

The DG said earlier this week, at least nine policemen, including two station house officers (SHOs), were martyred in a terrorist attack on a police post in Balochistan’s Ziarat district while the security forces killed 15 terrorists in a clearance operation following the attack.

Regarding the third terrorist incident, the DG ISPR said that today an army convoy was came under attack in which 11 soldiers including junior commissioned officer (JCO) embraced martyrdom while 14 terrorists of Baloch Liberation Army were killed.

Moreover, the DG ISPR said, the security forces killed six terrorists in an operation in Kharan and another eight terrorists in Dalbandin.