Latest News from Balochistan
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over the death of eight mountaineers after an avalanche struck Broad Peak in Skardu. The chief minister prayed for the safe recovery of the missing mountaineers and extended her heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families.
Karachi: Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi on Saturday held the inauguration ceremony of the 24/7 Satellite Pharmacy and the handing over ceremony of the newly procured 4K Paediatric Laparoscopic Tower, marking another important step towards providing advanced, high-quality, and timely healthcare services to the people of Sindh.
The ceremony was graced by Senator Syed Waqar Mehdi, General Secretary, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Sindh, who formally inaugurated the 24/7 Satellite Pharmacy and handed over the 4K Paediatric Laparoscopic Tower to the Department of Paediatric Surgery, a communique said.
The event was attended by Professor Arif Mateen, Head of the Department of Paediatric Surgery, Mr. Javed Nagori, Mr. Taimur Sial, senior consultants, faculty members, and other distinguished guests.
Addressing the gathering, Senator Syed Waqar Mehdi appreciated the hospital administration’s efforts to modernize healthcare facilities and reiterated the Government of Sindh’s commitment to strengthening public healthcare institutions through the provision of advanced medical technologies and improved patient services.
Speaking on the occasion, Medical Superintendent Dr. Syed Muhammad Khalid Bukhari said that the 4K Paediatric Laparoscopic Tower would significantly enhance minimally invasive paediatric surgical services. He further stated that the newly established 24/7 Satellite Pharmacy has been created to ensure uninterrupted access to emergency and specialized medicines that are not routinely available at the regular pharmacy counters, enabling timely treatment for patients around the clock.
Professor Arif Mateen, Head of the Department of Paediatric Surgery, said that the addition of the 4K Paediatric Laparoscopic Tower represents a major advancement for paediatric surgical care and will enable the department to perform complex minimally invasive procedures with greater precision, improved safety, and better outcomes for children.
Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi will continue its efforts to improve healthcare delivery through modern infrastructure, innovative services, and patient-centered initiatives, ensuring quality healthcare for the people of Sindh.
Karachi: Federal Minister for Education and Professtional Training and MQM-P Chairman Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has invited all political parties to decide about tomorrow’s Pakistan. Addressing a press conference here, he said that the Gen Z of their time was sitting, who had started such a big movement.
He said that the leadership would then be of the middle class only, so that family politics would be finished. He claimed that the government needed them and the people needed them. He said, ‘In our absence, there is no one to represent the people of Pakistan. ‘
Siddiqui said, ‘We are inviting all political parties. Let’s decide this month how will Pakistan be tomorrow. ‘
Lahore: Punjab sought to attract American investment on Saturday by highlighting opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, textiles and mining with Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chaudhry Shafay Hussain assuring a visiting US delegation of a business-friendly environment and government support.
Speaking at an investment briefing organized by the Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT), the minister said the province’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) offered world-class infrastructure and investor-friendly incentives, making it an ideal destination for foreign investment.
The session was attended by a 22-member delegation of US investment companies led by Muhammad Hanif Channa, Minister (Commerce and Investment) at Pakistan’s Embassy in Washington, DC.
A delegation of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), senior government officials and representatives of the business community also participated.
Shafay said Punjab and the United States had vast potential to expand economic cooperation, adding that joint working groups would be formed to identify new areas of collaboration.
He said the provincial government was prioritizing modern agriculture and invited American firms to invest in the manufacturing of agricultural machinery, soybean cultivation and seed development. Punjab, he added, was keen to benefit from US expertise in agricultural technology.
The minister said the government was encouraging industrial expansion through sector-specific projects, including a Surgical City in Sialkot and a new industrial estate in Quaidabad for value addition in pink salt.
He added that electric motorcycle assembly plants were already operating in the province, while Chinese companies were setting up lithium battery manufacturing facilities.
Referring to the textile sector, Shafay said a state-of-the-art Garment City had been established at Quaid-i-Azam Business Park in Sheikhupura to boost value-added exports and attract investment.
He urged businesses from both countries to strengthen cooperation and bridge the existing trade gap through increased investment and industrial partnerships.
Members of the US delegation welcomed Punjab’s investment initiatives and expressed interest in exploring opportunities in various sectors of the provincial economy.
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has congratulated Pakistan’s first woman boxer, Fatima Zahra, on winning a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games, describing the achievement as a proud moment for the nation.
In her message, the chief minister felicitated Fatima Zahra for becoming the first Pakistani woman boxer to secure a medal at the Commonwealth Games, saying that her success had brought honour to the country and inspired young female athletes.
Expressing happiness over the achievement, Maryam Nawaz said it was encouraging to see Pakistan’s daughters advancing and proving their talent at the international level. She added that Fatima Zahra’s accomplishment would serve as a source of motivation for aspiring sportswomen across the country.
The chief minister praised the boxer’s dedication, hard work and determination, and expressed hope that Pakistani athletes would continue to earn laurels for the country in international competitions.
Lahore: In view of the fourth spell of monsoon, a special alert has been issued to all districts including WASA Punjab. A detailed review of the arrangements to deal with the rains was taken in a video link meeting chaired by Minister for Housing and Urban Development Bilal Yasin, in which
DG WASA Punjab Tayyab Farid and MDs of various districts briefed on the preparations and performance.
It was decided in the meeting that now not only field operations but also office staff will directly monitor drainage and other activities. Wearing uniforms has been made mandatory for all WASA field employees, while their presence and performance will be monitored through a geo-location system.
The minister directed that the de-silting (cleaning of drains) process will not stop under any circumstances,
while the DG WASA was directed to take immediate steps to ensure the provision of additional staff and machinery. He said that in any emergency, the machinery of the adjoining districts and WASA Lahore will provide full support to other districts.
Bilal Yasin directed all MDs to submit regular reports on the drainage of low-lying areas, the status of manholes and field operations. All disposal stations, de-watering machinery, generators and special complaint cells were also directed to be kept fully functional.
The minister clarified that no delay in drainage will be tolerated during rains, while in case of emergency, immediate communication and joint action should be ensured between all relevant institutions so that timely relief can be provided to the citizens.