Day: August 1, 2026

Dera ismail khan: As part of the ongoing police martyrs’ week activities, traffic DSP Chan Shah and traffic In-charge Akhtar Munir visited the graves of police martyrs and paid tribute here on Monday.

According to the police spokesman, the officers offered Fateha and prayed for the elevation of the martyrs’ ranks.

Later, the officers visited the residence of martyred police official Shaukat Maken, where they met his family members, inquired about their well-being, and presented gifts to the martyr’s children as a gesture of care and solidarity.

Speaking on the occasion, DSP Chan Shah said that police martyrs were the pride of the nation, whose unmatched sacrifices would always be remembered with honour and respect.

He said that the welfare and support of the families of martyrs remained one of the police department’s foremost responsibilities.

The visit concluded with special prayers for the eternal peace of martyr Shaukat Maken, patience and strength for his family, and lasting peace and stability across the country.

Sialkot: The Municipal Corporation Sialkot has sealed 11 dangerous and dilapidated buildings during a citywide safety drive launched on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Awais Mushtaq to protect lives and property during the ongoing monsoon season.

According to a spokesperson for the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, the campaign is aimed at preventing accidents caused by unsafe structures during heavy rains. Chief Officer Municipal Corporation Sialkot Zubair Wattoo said building and enforcement inspectors had carried out inspections in different parts of the city and sealed 11 hazardous buildings.

He said the owners had been directed to safely demolish the unsafe buildings within the stipulated period. He warned that if they failed to comply, the Municipal Corporation would demolish the structures under the law and recover the cost from the owners.

The chief officer said the operation was being conducted under the Punjab Local Government Act, 2025, adding that the identification of other dangerous buildings and legal action against them would continue across the city.

He appealed to citizens to avoid living in or unnecessarily visiting dilapidated buildings during the rainy season and to immediately report any unsafe structure to the Municipal Corporation so prompt action could be taken. He said public cooperation was essential for safeguarding lives and property.

Sargodha: Sargodha received a second spell of rainfall during the past 18 hours, bringing the city’s cumulative rainfall to 80 millimeters, while the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) continued extensive drainage operations across the city.

According to a district administration spokesperson on Friday, acting on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Hussain Ahmed Raza Chaudhry, WASA field staff remained fully active throughout the rainfall, ensuring the prompt removal of rainwater from low-lying areas. Alongside the city’s disposal stations, heavy-duty pumps have been deployed to speed up water drainage in various localities.

Managing Director WASA Abu Bakar Imran said continuous monitoring of disposal stations was underway. He added that alternative arrangements had also been put in place to ensure uninterrupted operations in the event of electricity outages.

He further said that the 1.5-million-gallon underground storage tank at Company Bagh had been made fully operational, while the 1-million-gallon underground storage tank at Rehmat-ul-Lil-Alameen Park had also been brought into service to support the drainage system.

Deputy Commissioner Hussain Ahmed Raza Chaudhry urged citizens to exercise maximum caution during the rainy weather. He advised residents to stay away from electric poles and overhead power lines, avoid dilapidated buildings, weak walls and unsafe rooftops, and ensure that children do not play or bathe in accumulated rainwater.

Hyderabad: Commissioner Shaheed Benazirabad Division, Shahmeer Khan Bhutto, accompanied by Chief Engineer Sukkur Left Bank, Ghulam Mujtaba Dhamrah, here on Friday conducted a detailed inspection of the protective embankments along Indus River passing through the limits of District Shaheed Benazirabad.

He inspected the current condition of the embankments, their structural strength, and the arrangements made to deal with any potential flood situation. During visit, officials of Irrigation Department gave Commissioner a detailed briefing on the condition of the protective embankments, vulnerable locations, flow of water in Indus River, and precautionary measures taken in view of the ongoing monsoon season.

Inspecting various sections of the embankments, Commissioner directed concerned officers to ensure continuous monitoring of the flood protection structures in light of Meteorological Department’s forecast of heavy rains and the prevailing flood situation in Punjab. He instructed that any weak points identified should be repaired and strengthened immediately to effectively cope with any emergency.

The Commissioner said that protection of human lives, property, and agricultural land was the government’s top priority. He emphasized that all concerned departments must remain fully prepared to discharge their responsibilities. He further directed that round-the-clock surveillance of protective embankments be maintained throughout the monsoon season and that all necessary machinery, manpower, and flood response equipment should be remained ready at all times to ensure a prompt response to any emergency.

The visit was also attended by Superintending Engineer Rohri Canal Atta Muhammad Chhajro, Executive Engineer Dad Division Bilawal Hussain Laghari, SDO Sakrand Bund Tejal Atta Chandio, Assistant Commissioner Sakrand Rameez Raja, and other concerned officials.

Sialkot: Government College Women University Sialkot (GCWUS) on Friday introduced new policy of Higher Education Commission (HEC) which makes AI Course mandatory for all degree programs from Fall 2026, a release of the varsity said.

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has announced that a 3-credit-hour Artificial Intelligence (AI) course will be mandatory for all undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes at public and private universities starting Fall 2026.

This initiative aims to equip students with essential AI knowledge and practical skills, preparing graduates for the rapidly evolving digital economy and future job market.

Whether you’re pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or postgraduate degree, AI will now become an integral part of your academic journey.

Attock: All arrangements have been finalized for the central Chehlum procession of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), which will be taken out from Panjtani Imambargah in Attock city at 12:00 noon on Sunday, August 2.

Prior to the procession, a Majlis-e-Aza will be held at the Imambargah at 11:00 AM, which will be addressed by renowned religious scholar Allama Syed Muhammad Abbas Rizvi. Following the conclusion of the Majlis, the central mourning procession will commence from Panjtani Imambargah at its scheduled time.

In this connection, an important meeting was held at Panjtani Imambargah under the chairmanship of Raza Naqvi, President of Anjuman Jan Nisaran-e-Hussain. The meeting was attended by members of the organization’s cabinet, heads of volunteer teams, and officials responsible for various organizational and administrative affairs.

Addressing the meeting, Raza Naqvi said that the tragedy of Karbala remains an eternal symbol of the triumph of truth over falsehood, while the unparalleled sacrifices of the martyrs of Karbala will continue to serve as a beacon of guidance for humanity until the Day of Judgment.

He said that comprehensive arrangements have been completed to ensure the peaceful, disciplined and dignified conduct of the Chehlum procession of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS). Responsibilities have been assigned to various committees with instructions to perform their duties with dedication, discipline and mutual cooperation.

Raza Naqvi said that foolproof security arrangements have been made along the procession route. Refreshment stalls (Sabeels) for mourners, congregational Zuhrain prayers, facilities for participants in chain mourning (Zanjeer Zani) and other mourning rituals, as well as effective medical and first-aid services, have also been arranged. He added that the procession will pass through its traditional routes before concluding at its designated destination.

He further stated that continuous coordination and consultation are being maintained with the district administration, Attock Police and other relevant departments. In accordance with the directives of the Deputy Commissioner Attock and the District Police Officer (DPO) Attock, all necessary arrangements regarding security, traffic management, sanitation, Rescue 1122, the Health Department, the Municipal Committee and other concerned agencies are being finalized to ensure maximum facilitation for mourners and the peaceful, secure and well-organized completion of the procession.

Raza Naqvi urged all office-bearers and volunteers to maintain close coordination with the district administration, police, Rescue 1122 and other relevant institutions, uphold mutual respect, discipline and unity, and strictly follow all administrative and security guidelines during the procession. He also appealed to mourners to cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies in promoting peace, religious harmony and orderly conduct so that all Chehlum observances of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) are concluded in a peaceful and dignified manner.