Day: August 2, 2026

Rawalpindi: Security Forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area Razmak, North Waziristan District, on reported presence of Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna Al Khwarij.

During the conduct of operation, due to effective engagement by own troops, five Indian sponsored khwarij were sent to hell.

However, during the intense fire exchange, Major Hafiz Ihsan Elahi (age: 34 years, resident of District Mianwali), a brave officer who was leading his troops from the front, having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced shahadat.

Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against the Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies as well as killing of innocent civilians.

Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored kharji found in the area, as the relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision ‘Azm-e-Istehkam’ (as approved by the Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further reinforce our unwavering commitment of safeguarding our nation at all costs.

Larkana: An important meeting was held in the office of the Deputy Commissioner Shikarpur regarding the Chehlum of the martyrs of Karbala, including Hazrat Imam Hussain (A. S. ). The meeting was chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner – I Shikarpur, Muhammad Faizan Cheema.

The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner Shikarpur Arifa Batool Rai, police officials, and representatives from various departments, including Information, Local Government, SEPCO (Sukkur Electric Power Company), Health, and Public Health, as well as scholars from different sects.

During the meeting, Additional Deputy Commissioner – I Shikarpur Muhammad Faizan Cheema stated that the Code of Conduct will be enforced strictly during the Chehlum of the martyrs of Karbala, while special attention will also be paid to cleanliness and sanitation during this period.

On this occasion, he further said that full security should be provided to processions (Juloos) and gatherings (Majalis) by Police and Rangers. The Additional Deputy Commissioner – I instructed that the best traffic management system should be arranged during the Chehlum of Imam Hussain (A. S. ), the roads for processions, venues for gatherings, and drainage crossings near Imam Bargahs should be repaired, and the Loudspeaker Act should be strictly enforced.

Bahawalpur: The employees of the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Bahawalpur will donate their one day salary to the family of a man who lost his life during the construction of the mosque at the BISE premises.

According to a press release issued here, employees will contribute one day’s salary to support the bereaved family.

Employers Welfare Association BISE President Akram Daha, said the financial assistance was also arranged through the joint efforts of BISE Chairman and other officials.

Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi police on Saturday apprehended four suspects, recovering unlicensed firearms with live ammunition and over five litres of illegal liquor during targeted anti-crime operations across the district.

The raids were carried out by operational teams within the territorial limits of Chaklala and Pirwadhai police stations to curb street crime, illegal weapons and bootlegging, the Rawalpindi Police spokesperson said in a press release.

Divisional SPs confirmed that formal cases had been registered against all four individuals, reassuring that daily intelligence-based operations would continue to eliminate illegal arms and contraband across the city.

Attock: Attock Police conducted a district-wide flag march on Saturday to strengthen security arrangements and maintain law and order ahead of the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), reaffirming their preparedness to ensure the peaceful observance of the occasion.

The flag march featured personnel from the District Police, Elite Force, Traffic Police and other law enforcement agencies. Officials said the exercise was aimed at boosting public confidence, demonstrating a visible security presence and warning potential troublemakers that strict action would be taken against anyone attempting to disrupt peace.

District Police Officer (DPO) Sardar Moarhan Khan said comprehensive security measures had been put in place for all mourning gatherings (Majalis) and processions across the district. He said police personnel had been deployed at sensitive locations and all necessary arrangements had been finalized to facilitate the peaceful conduct of religious events.

The DPO reiterated that Attock Police remained on high alert to safeguard the lives and property of citizens and would work closely with other law enforcement agencies to maintain a secure and peaceful environment throughout the Chehlum observances.

Faisalabad: The Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) has achieved a significant milestone in strengthening its financial position and institutional resources by selling a total of 284 residential plots comprising 10-marla and one-kanal areas in various blocks of FDA City to Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) for Rs. 2. 3476 billion.

An FDA spokesman said here on Saturday that under the agreement, the first installment cheque of Rs. 586 million was presented to Director General FDA Muhammad Asif Chaudhary by FESCO Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Amir during a formal ceremony held in the presence of Divisional Commissioner Dr. Imran Hamid Sheikh.

The ceremony was attended by Additional Director General FDA Qaiser Abbas Rind, Chief Engineer Mehr Ayub, Directors Suhail Maqsood Pannu, Junaid Hassan Manj, Yasir Ejaz Chattha, Afnan Saeed Sandhu, and other senior officers of FDA and FESCO.

Speaking on the occasion, Divisional Commissioner Dr. Imran Hamid Sheikh lauded FDA’s innovative and effective initiative aimed at achieving financial sustainability.

He said that modern public institutions can only become stronger, self-reliant, and sustainable by creating new revenue streams.

He appreciated FDA’s strategic planning, transparency, and foresight, stating that the authority had introduced a model that could serve as an example for other development agencies.

Divisional Commissioner said that the agreement would not only significantly strengthen FDA’s financial resources but also accelerate urban development projects, improve civic amenities and facilitate the timely completion of ongoing development schemes.

He also appreciated FESCO’s decision to provide its employees with a secure, modern, and high-quality residential environment, saying the initiative would positively impact employee welfare and institutional performance.

He expressed hope that cooperation between the two organizations would continue to grow, creating more opportunities for public service.

Briefing the Divisional Commissioner, Director General FDA Muhammad Asif Chaudhary said the authority had explored various business models to enhance financial resources and institutional self-reliance, with the sale of FDA City plots to FESCO emerging as the most effective strategy.

He said that the project received formal approval from the FDA Board of Governors, while all legal, financial, and administrative requirements were fulfilled with complete transparency.

He explained that the selected plots were initially proposed for sale to the general public on easy four-year installment plans. However, FESCO’s offer for a bulk purchase proved to be more beneficial for the authority, and after completing all legal and procedural formalities, the agreement was successfully finalized.

DG FDA said that immediate financial resources generated through the agreement would be utilized for development projects, improvement of civic facilities, and enhancement of public services.

He reaffirmed the authority’s commitment to pursuing innovative, effective, and sustainable planning initiatives to ensure long-term financial self-sufficiency.

Muhammad Asif Chaudhary thanked Divisional Commissioner Dr. Imran Hamid Sheikh, FESCO CEO Muhammad Amir, officers of both organizations, and all participants for their support, emphasizing that such landmark projects could only be accomplished through strong inter-institutional collaboration.

FESCO Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Amir said the company was developing a modern, secure, and high-quality housing scheme for its employees and FDA City had emerged as the most suitable choice due to its prime location, well-planned infrastructure, and availability of all essential civic facilities.

He said that the project would provide FESCO employees and their families with a better standard of living and a safe residential environment.

He further appreciated FDA’s professional competence, transparent working practices, and the administration’s wholehearted cooperation, stating that these factors ensured the successful completion of the agreement.

He thanked Director General FDA Muhammad Asif Chaudhary, his team, and Divisional Commissioner Dr. Imran Hamid Sheikh for their valuable support and expressed confidence that cooperation between FESCO and FDA would continue to expand, leading to the successful execution of more public welfare projects in the future.