SPA DG visits Ferozewala flood relief camp


Lahore: The Suthra Punjab Authority, in collaboration with the district administration, has intensified sanitation and relief operations in flood-affected areas under Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s Suthra Punjab vision.



According to a press release issued here on Friday, Suthra Punjab Authority Director General Umer Javed, visited a flood relief camp in Ferozewala to review sanitation services and assess field arrangements made for public relief. During the visit, DG inspected the performance of Suthra Punjab workers deployed on sanitation duties and directed the relevant officers to remain present in the field to ensure strict monitoring of ongoing cleaning operations.



He also instructed officials to further improve cleanliness operations, strengthen monitoring mechanisms and ensure the uninterrupted provision of quality sanitation services to residents in flood-hit areas.



Umer Javed said the district administration and the Suthra Punjab Authority were working round the clock to maintain sanitation and provide relief in flood-affected localities. He added that all available resources were being utilised to facilitate the affected communities.



He also met Suthra Punjab’s frontline workers in Ferozewala and commended their dedication and commitment to operational activities and public service, encouraging them to continue their efforts in serving flood-affected communities.



President approves conferment of Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) upon Gen Syed Aamer Raza


Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday approved the conferment of Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) upon Commander National Strategic Command General Syed Aamer Raza, according to a President House statement.



The military honor comes following his elevation to the four-star rank and his appointment as Commander of Strategic Command. Prior to his new role, Aamer Raza served as the Chief of the General Staff of the Pakistan Army.



On July 24, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif promoted him to the rank of Four-Star General, besides appointing him as the Commander National Strategic Command.



CM GB orders immediate rescue operation after contact lost with international climbing team on broad peak


Gilgit: Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Amjad Hussain has ordered an immediate and effective rescue operation after taking notice of reports that contact had been lost with a 10-member international mountaineering team following an avalanche on Broad Peak (8,047 metres).



According to official information from the Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) and the district administration of Shigar, the Chief Minister directed all relevant departments and the district administration to remain on high alert and to expedite search-and-rescue efforts in close coordination with the Pakistan Army.



The Chief Minister said that every possible resource should be utilized to ensure the safety of the international expedition led by renowned mountaineer Nirmal “Nims” Purja. The team includes Hunza-based Pakistani climber Sohail Sakhi, along with mountaineers from Nepal, the United States, Oman, China and other countries.



Despite adverse weather conditions, he instructed the authorities to keep both aerial and ground rescue teams fully prepared so that immediate assistance could be provided as soon as weather conditions permit.



Expressing deep concern over the incident, Chief Minister Amjad Hussain prayed for the safety of all climbers. He directed the concerned authorities to keep him informed of the rescue operation’s progress on a moment-to-moment basis.



Woman dies, little daughter injured in road mishap


Bahawalpur: A woman has lost her life and her two-year-old daughter was injured when a motorcycle rickshaw overturned after veering off the road near in Chak No. 105/DB Tehsil Yazman.



According to Rescue 1122 report, a motorcycle rickshaw was travelling from Yazman to Cholistani area when the driver reportedly lost control, causing the vehicle to leave the road and overturn. ‘As a result of the accident, Shehnaz Bibi, wife of Ramzan, aged 50 and a resident of Bhata Colony, Yazman, sustained a severe open head injury and died at the scene,’ they said, adding that her two-year-old daughter, Arman Fatima, daughter of Ali Haider, suffered a deep cut to her right leg.



Rescue personnel shifted the deceased woman’s body and the injured child to Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital Yazman. The body of the woman was handed over to the heirs. Doctors have been providing medical treatment to the little baby.



Interview dates for head teacher candidates announced


Lahore: Interview dates for candidates who passed the merit-based head teacher test have been announced. According to the School Education Department, the interviews will be held on August 4 and 5 at PECTA Head Office, Lahore.



A 9-member panel will conduct interviews for the candidates who pass the test, which will include Additional Secretary Schools Athar Saeed, Farooq Qamar, Muhammad Ijaz Joya, Naveed Deraat, Zahida Batool and Abdul Waheed Raza, among other officers.



According to the department, the candidates who are declared successful in the interview will be appointed as OPS heads in various government schools.



Suthra Punjab Authority intensifies flood relief and sanitation operations in Ferozewala


Lahore: In line with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision, the Suthra Punjab Authority has stepped up its relief and sanitation efforts in flood-affected areas, working closely with the district administration to provide timely assistance to affected communities.



Director General of the Suthra Punjab Authority, Umar Javed, paid an emergency visit to a flood relief camp in Ferozewala to review ongoing sanitation operations and assess field arrangements.



During the visit, the DG inspected the performance of sanitation workers deployed under the Suthra Punjab initiative and evaluated the effectiveness of cleanliness operations in the affected areas. He directed the concerned officers to remain present in the field and ensure strict monitoring of all operational activities.



Javed emphasized the need for further improvement in sanitation operations through effective supervision and instructed officials to ensure the timely provision of high-quality sanitation services to residents.



He said that the district administration and the Suthra Punjab Authority are working round the clock to maintain cleanliness in flood-hit areas and provide maximum relief to the public.



The Director General also met with the frontline sanitation workers, appreciating their dedication and commitment to delivering essential public services under challenging conditions. He described their contribution to operational activities and public service delivery as commendable.



Reaffirming the Authority’s commitment to public welfare, Umar Javed stated that serving the people remains the organization’s top priority and that all available resources are being utilized to provide relief and restore sanitation services in flood-affected areas.