Day: August 2, 2026

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Kohat Police arrest five suspects, seize illegal weapons in targeted operation


Kohat: Kohat Police arrested five suspects and recovered illegal weapons during a targeted Search and Strike Operation carried out as part of an ongoing campaign against criminal elements in the district, officials said on Saturday.



The operation was conducted on the directives of District Police Officer (DPO) SSP Rai Mazhar Iqbal and led by Station House Officer (SHO) Bilitang Waqar Khan. Police teams raided suspected hideouts in the area, resulting in the arrest of five alleged offenders.



During the operation, police recovered one Kalashnikov rifle, four pistols and dozens of rounds of ammunition of various calibers from the suspects’ possession. Separate cases have been registered against the arrested individuals, while further investigations are underway.



DPO Rai Mazhar Iqbal said the crackdown against criminals, drug traffickers and those possessing illegal weapons would continue across the district without discrimination. He reaffirmed the police’s commitment to ensuring the safety of citizens and maintaining law and order through sustained intelligence-based operations.



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Two cattle-lifters arrested, cash, buffalo recovered


Faisalabad: Saddar Samundri police have arrested two members of a cattle-lifter gang and recovered cash and a stolen buffalo from them.



Police spokesman said that Saddar Samundri police conducted a targeted operation and busted out a cattle lifter gang by arresting its two active members including ringleader Zafar and his accomplice Haroon who were wanted to the police in a number of cases of robbery and cattle theft.



During operation, the police also recovered cash of Rs515, 000 and a stolen buffalo valued at approximately Rs700, 000 from their possession while further investigation was under progress, he added.



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Robber killed, three accomplices escape after CCD encounter


Faisalabad: An alleged robber was killed while his three accomplices managed to escape after an encounter with Crime Control Department (CCD) in the area of Ghulam Muhammad Abad police station.



A police spokesman said that a CCD team launched an operation to arrest proclaimed offenders in the Achkera area on the directions of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) CCD Waseem Riaz.



Incharge CCD Lyallpur Division Inspector Hassan Sadiq Cheema and Incharge CCD Iqbal Division Sub Inspector Ali Akram Goraya led the operation during which four accused opened indiscriminate fire on the CCD personnel as soon as they spotted the raiding party.



The CCD team returned fire in self-defense, triggering an exchange of gunfire. During encounter, one of the accused sustained bullet injuries and was taken into custody. He was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment but later he succumbed to his injuries.



The deceased was identified as Tayyab son of Munir resident of Chak No. 253-RB Jahangir Kalan and he had a criminal record involving 20 cases of robbery, theft, highway robbery and other serious offences.



He was also wanted in a robbery-cum-murder case in which a citizen was allegedly shot dead during a heist.



The three remaining accused managed to flee under the cover of firing. Police have launched a search operation to trace and arrest the absconding accomplices, spokesman added.



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Govt determined to provide modern and timely medical facilities to people: Secretary Health


Quetta: Balochistan Health Secretary Mujeeb-ur-Rehman on Saturday said that Balochistan government is determined to provide modern, quality and timely medical facilities to the people.

He said this while chairing an important coordination meeting of the administration and faculty of Bolan Medical Complex Hospital (BMCH) here.

The meeting was attended by Principal Bolan Medical College Dr. Raz Muhammad, Medical Superintendent Dr. Fahim Khan, Heads of Departments and Heads of Units.

The meeting reviewed the implementation of previous decisions, improvement of medical facilities, and teaching matters in the new Trauma Center as per the rules of PMDC and CPSP.

During the meeting, Dr. Raz Muhammad, representing the committee, presented recommendations regarding the medical teaching process of the Trauma Center and provision of quality facilities to patients, while various suggestions were made regarding the effective implementation of the Balochistan Health Institutions Reforms Act 2025.

Health Secretary Muj
eeb-ur-Rehman said that the government of Balochistan is determined to provide modern, quality and timely medical facilities to the people.

He directed the faculty and concerned officers to ensure the provision of the best medical services to patients while performing their professional responsibilities more effectively.

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Govt imposes ban on movement of nitrogenous fertilizers in Balochistan for 15 days


Quetta: Balochistan government on Saturday imposed a ban on the movement of nitrogenous fertilizers across all districts of the province for a period of fifteen (15) days in view of the prevailing law and order situation in Balochistan.



This ban was imposed in order to ensure public safety and security and to avoid the usage of Nitrogenous fertilizers for explosive purposes, leading to subversive activities till further orders.



According to an office order issued by the Directorate General Agriculture Extension Balochistan, the sale, purchase, supply and distribution of Nitrogenous Fertilizers, namely Urea, Calcium Ammonium Nitrate, Ammonium Nitrate, and potassium nitrate, would be stopped on the expiry of the said period; it would be informed in this regard.



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BRA reviews tax compliance and revenue situation of Quetta Serena Hotel


Quetta: Under the vision of Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, the guidance of Minister of Finance Mir Shoaib Noshirwani and the instructions of Chairman Balochistan Revenue Authority, a team of Balochistan Revenue Authority (BRA) on Saturday visited Quetta Serena Hotel where the tax compliance and revenue situation was reviewed



During the visit, a detailed meeting was held with the hotel management, in which the reasons for the reported shortfall in tax payments were discussed.



The team also reviewed the relevant records and directed to ensure timely return filing, accurate tax reporting and payment of due tax under the Balochistan Sales Tax on Services Act, 2015



The Balochistan Revenue Authority reiterated its commitment that such review and compliance visits would continue in the future to promote transparency, effective implementation of tax laws, taxpayer facilitation and a fair tax system.