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HESCO suspends electric supply to 95% feeders in Hyd


Hyderabad: The light rainfall which was followed by drizzle in Hyderabad on Saturday evening led to an almost total shutdown of power supply in Hyderabad district while half of the 11 KV feeders of Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) in the company’s areas of operation were also affected. HESCO’s spokesman Sadiq Kubar informed here on Saturday night that electric supply to 157 feeders in Hyderabad out of the city’s total of 166 feeders was suspended after the rain.



Likewise, he added, out of the total of 722 feeders in its jurisdiction in Hyderabad and Mirpurkhas divisions some 355 feeders were shut down due to the downpour.



According to the spokesman, the electric supply would be restored once the teams of HESCO visited their respective areas and green signals to their respective grid stations to restart the feeders.



He advised the people on behalf of the company to staff away from the electric poles during the rain.



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PML-N MNA Iqbal Channar passes away


Bahawalpur: Member National Assembly, former provincial minister and senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League-N Malik Haji Iqbal Channar passed away after a prolonged ailment here on Saturday.



According to family members, Malik Iqbal Channar suffered a brain hemorrhage several weeks ago and underwent surgery. However, he could not recover and passed away following his prolonged illness. He was the elected MNA from NA-168 Bahawalpur-V. He was also the father of Punjab Assembly Deputy Speaker Malik Haji Zaheer Iqbal Channar.



According to family sources, he received his early education in Bahawalpur before earning his LLB degree from Wilayat Hussain Islamia Law College, Multan, in 1971. He subsequently began his professional career as an advocate and agriculturist. A veteran and ideological leader of PML-N, he entered practical politics through the local government system in the 1980s. He served as a District Council member from 1983 to 1991, later becoming Administrator of the Market Committee (1989-1993) and its Chairman (1993-1994).



He was elected to the Punjab Assembly on the PML-N ticket for three consecutive terms from PP-272 Bahawalpur in the 2002, 2008, and 2013 general elections. During his tenure in the Punjab government under then Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif, he served as Provincial Minister for Special Education, Provincial Minister for Prisons, and later Provincial Minister for Cooperatives.



In the 2024 general elections, he was elected to the National Assembly for the first time from NA-168 Bahawalpur-V on the PML-N ticket, securing victory with a significant majority. He is survived by two sons and three daughters.



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Railways Minister condoles death of Malik Iqbal


Islamabad: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Saturday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of Malik Iqbal Channar, father of Pakistan Muslim League-N senior leader and Deputy Speaker of Punjab Assembly Malik Zaheer Iqbal Channar.



In a condolence message, the minister said the late Malik Iqbal Channar as an ideological, sincere and dignified political worker who had devoted his life to public service.



He said the passing of Malik Iqbal Channar was a significant loss to politics, adding that he had been a longtime companion and a loyal friend whose absence would always be felt.



Hanif Abbasi extended his heartfelt condolences and sympathies to Deputy Speaker Malik Zaheer Iqbal Channar, the bereaved family and all mourners.



He prayed to Allah Almighty to bless the departed soul with eternal peace, grant him the highest place in Jannah, forgive his shortcomings, elevate his ranks and give courage and patience to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss.



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Chairman Senate meets Pakistani professional wrestler Ather Zahid


Islamabad: Chairman Senate of Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, met with internationally acclaimed Pakistani professional wrestler Ather Zahid, the first Saudi-born Pakistani wrestler to represent Pakistan on the international stage.



The Chairman congratulated Ather Zahid on his outstanding achievements and wished him continued success. He praised his dedication and appreciated his efforts in bringing recognition to Pakistan through his performances in international wrestling competitions.



Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said that sports promote peace, friendship, and harmony among nations, while athletes serve as ambassadors who inspire people and enhance the country’s image globally.



He emphasized that sports contribute to physical fitness, mental well-being, discipline, and resilience, and stressed the need for collective efforts to encourage young talent, strengthen sports infrastructure, and provide greater opportunities for Pakistani athletes to excel at regional and international levels.



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Surveillance accelerated, machinery deployed at 19 vulnerable points to prevent urban flooding


Rawalpindi: All 19 high-risk urban locations across Rawalpindi district will remain under round-the-clock monitoring, supported by pre-positioned heavy machinery, field response staff, and duty officers to ensure instant dewatering and traffic management during downpours. The enhanced deployment protocol follows an evaluation of drainage operations and emergency interventions conducted during recent monsoon spells.



The operational directives were issued during a District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) review meeting chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner Cap. (Retd) Tayyab Samee Khan on Saturday. He strictly warned that delay or negligence at the 19 identified bottleneck points will trigger administrative action.



He further tasked the Rawalpindi Police to deploy additional traffic wardens along inundated routes to maintain vehicular flow and assist commuters, ordering all line departments to remain on high alert throughout the ongoing monsoon season.



The meeting was attended by district Assistant Commissioners and representatives from WASA, Rescue 1122, Police, and local municipal bodies. Commending WASA, Rescue 1122, and AC City.



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Pakistan welcomes positive developments over Gaza Peace Plan


Islamabad: Pakistan, on Saturday, welcomed the positive developments under the Board of Peace towards the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan.



‘Pakistan also appreciates the mediating countries, including the United States of America, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkiye, for their sustained efforts and expects that these developments will result in the full implementation of all commitments under the Gaza Peace Plan, ‘ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, said in a press release.



The spokesperson said Pakistan trusts that these efforts will contribute to the realisation of the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination through a credible, time-bound political process, consistent with international law, international legitimacy, and the relevant United Nations resolutions.



This process should culminate in the establishment of an independent, sovereign, contiguous, and viable State of Palestine, based on the pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its Capital, it was added.