Month: July 2026

Rawalpindi: Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Danyal Chaudhry, on Monday rejected the joint press conference of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders Nadeem Afzal Chan and Saeed Ghani, labeling their claims a combination of baseless allegations and political frustration aimed at misleading the public.

In a statement, Barrister Danyal asserted that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government remains firmly committed to public service, economic stability and widespread development, adding that criticisms regarding the Green Bus initiative, wheat procurement, monsoon management, and other matters are unfounded political point-scoring.

He advised the PPP leadership to reflect on its own governance record before shifting blame.

Refuting Saeed Ghani’s allegation regarding firing on a candidate, Barrister Danyal expressed grief over the tragic killing of worker Mukhtiar Younus and extended deep condolences to the bereaved family.

He maintained that the Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections are being conducted in a free, fair and transparent manner, noting that levelling pre-poll rigging allegations out of fear of impending defeat is a routine tactic of the opposition.

Highlighting provincial achievements, Barrister Danyal emphasized that the Punjab government, under CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif, is rapidly delivering public welfare initiatives. He highlighted that the Green Bus project provides safe, modern and eco-friendly transit to thousands daily, cautioning that targeting essential public utilities harms citizen interests.

He also dispelled claims regarding inadequate facilities in Punjab’s public schools, pointing to ongoing, visible upgrades in infrastructure, IT laboratories and smart classrooms.

Additionally, he rejected assertions that agriculture is neglected in Punjab or that local farmers were bypassed during wheat procurement, affirming that all state decisions are executed transparently according to law.

Addressing rain management, Barrister Danyal denied claims that half of Punjab was submerged during recent monsoon spells, saying that prompt field action ensured rainwater was cleared from affected zones within hours.

He reiterated that the federal government, under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, continues to take decisive measures to secure economic stability, curb inflation, attract foreign investment and deliver direct relief to the masses.

Kohat: The religious scholars at a convention have called for greater efforts to safeguard the Islamic belief in the Finality of Prophethood, describing it as a shared religious responsibility.

The gathering, organised by the district chapter of the Global Council for the Protection of the Finality of Prophethood at the Old Madrassah in Mohallah Prachgan, drew a large number of Islamic scholars, clerics and local residents.

Maulana Abid Kamal, a preacher associated with the Khatm-e-Nabuwwat movement, and Maulana Qari Muhammad Aslam, the Nowshera chapter chief of the organisation addressed on the occasion.

They stressed the importance of educating younger generations about the significance of the belief in the Finality of Prophethood.

Multan: An Additional Sessions Court, Jalalpur Pirwala, on completion of trial, awarded varying sentences to two convicts in a murder and attempted murder case, with one sentenced to death and the other to life imprisonment.

According to the prosecution, convict Irshad s/o Allah Diwaya was sentenced to death along with a fine of Rs 500, 000 for murder and awarded 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment with a fine of Rs100, 000 for attempted murder.

His co-convict Muhammad Naeem s/o Allah Diwaya was sentenced to life imprisonment and fined Rs 500, 000 for murder, besides 10 years’ imprisonment and a fine of Rs100, 000 for attempted murder.

The court announced the verdict after the prosecution successfully established the charges against both accused during the trial.

According to police sources, the convicts had allegedly killed Mumtaz Ahmed and attempted to murder another person in 2022 within the jurisdiction of City Police Station Jalalpur Pirwala.

Following the incident, City Jalalpur Police registered FIR No. 543/2022 under Sections 302, 324, 109 and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code and launched an investigation to trace and arrest the suspects.

Police subsequently arrested the accused and completed the investigation after collecting what they described as substantial evidence against them. A challan was then submitted before the competent court for trial.

After completion of proceedings, the court convicted both accused and awarded sentences in accordance with law.

The police said the verdict reflected their commitment to ensuring justice for victims and bringing those involved in serious crimes to justice through effective investigation and prosecution.

Muzaffargarh: Crime Control Department (CCD) squad arrested an alleged drug dealer in Farid Colony for supplying a large consignment of hashish, police sources said on Monday. Acting on a tip-off, the CCD team timely intercepted the accused as he was on his way to supply the drugs in Farid Colony. Around 9 kilograms of hashish was recovered from his possession, they said.

A case has been registered against the accused, who was shifted to the police station. Raids and investigations are underway to arrest other members of his network. The identity of the alleged outlaw would be disclosed later, the sources stated.

Rawalpindi: City Police Officer (CPO) Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera has ordered close line punishment to the Station House Officer (SHO) Taxila over showing negligence in the discharge of official duties.

According to police, the action was taken after the SHO Inspector Muhammad Saqib Abbasi, was found negligent in performing his responsibilities.

The CPO emphasized that negligence or dereliction of duty by police officers will not be tolerated under any circumstances, reaffirming the department’s commitment to accountability, discipline, and efficient policing.

Sanghar: An awareness rally was organised at Shahdadpur Institute of Medical Sciences (SAMS) Hospital as part of the week-long activities being held in connection with World Hepatitis Day under the Sindh government’s ‘Hepatitis-Free Sindh’ programme.

The rally was led by SAMS Hospital Director Dr Bashir Ahmed Jamali and attended by Additional Medical Superintendent (AMS) Dr Khair-un-Nisa Pathan, Dr Parvez Ahmed Abro, Dr Agha Mehtab, Dr Asad Chhutto, doctors, medical staff and other participants.

The participants carried banners and placards inscribed with messages highlighting preventive measures, early diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis.

Addressing the participants, speakers said that hepatitis was a serious disease but it was not incurable. They stressed that timely diagnosis, proper treatment and adoption of precautionary measures could help control the spread of the disease.

They said the Sindh government was providing free treatment facilities to hepatitis patients, while all necessary diagnostic and treatment facilities were also available free of cost at SAMS Hospital Shahdadpur.

The speakers urged people to get vaccinated against hepatitis and adopt precautionary measures to protect themselves and their families from the disease.