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Karachi: One person was killed in a firing incident that occurred near Nipa Pull area of Karachi, tv channels quoting police reported on Monday.
According to details, unknown assailant opened fire and killed a motorcyclist crossing the Nipa Pull area of Karachi.
The police reached the site and shifted the body of ill-fated person identified as Zubair to nearby hospital.
Police are investigating the matter.
Quetta: Balochistan High Court (BHC)'s three Additional Judges including Muhammad Najmuddin Mengal, Muhammad Ayub Tareen and Muhammad Asif Reki took oath,on Monday.
Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar administered the oath to the three additional judges at the BHC Quetta.
The oath-taking ceremony was attended by Balochistan High Court judges, Supreme Court Bar Association President Mian Rauf Atta Advocate, High Court Registrar Jan Muhammad Gohar, Chief Secretary Shakeel Qadir Khan, Balochistan High Court Bar President Mir Attaullah Lango, Pakistan Bar Council Member Munir Ahmed Kakar Advocate, Zahoor Mengal Advocate, Muhammad Ali Kakar Advocate, Abdul Sadiq Khilji Advocate, Syed Saleem Akhtar Advocate, Khalid Khan Kakar Advocate, Tariq Butt Advocate, Nadir Chhalgari Advocate, Bakhtiar Bazai Advocate, law officers, lawyers and a large number of journalists.
Islamabad: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has achieved significant milestones in its production and exploration activities, further cementing its position as Pakistan's leading energy company.
OGDCL has announced significant progress in its production and exploration activities, further strengthening its role as Pakistan's leading energy company said a news release issued by the OGDCL here on Monday.
Enhanced production at Pasakhi-7 Well OGDCL has successfully optimized oil production from the Pasakhi-7 well in Hyderabad district, Sindh.
The well is part of the Pasakhi Development and Production Lease (D and PL), where OGDCL holds a 100% working interest.
As part of its optimization efforts, OGDCL deployed a rig to replace the tubing and re-complete the well using an artificial lift system (Jet Pump).
The Company introduced Multiphysio Chemical Stimulation technology, marking its first use in the Southern Region.
These measures have increased production at Pasakhi Well-7 from 375 barrels per day (BPD) to 520 BPD, an increase of 145 BPD.
Commenced production from Chak 212-1 Well OGDCL has begun gas production from Chak 212-1 exploratory well in the Mari East Block, located in Rahim Yar Khan district, Punjab.
It is the first-ever discovery in the Mari East Block. With the successful installation of a 4"-14.5 km flow line from the well site to the Maru-1 facility, gas from Chak 212-1 is now being supplied to M/s Engro Fertilizer.
Currently, 2.0 MMSCFD gas is being supplied. These achievements reflect OGDCL's commitment to optimizing production and delivering energy solutions to meet Pakistan's growing needs.
Islamabad: Chief of General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Dr Mohammad Bagheri on Monday called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr and exchanged views on matters of bilateral importance.
During the meeting, both sides highlighted the longstanding and fraternal relations between Pakistan and Iran, and emphasised the need to promote trade and economic relations for the mutual benefit of the two brotherly countries.
It was also highlighted that terrorism was a shared challenge and both countries needed to take effective and coordinated measures to address this challenge, President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release.
The Iranian armed forces chief appreciated Pakistan's stance on Gaza and Lebanon.
Lahore: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) sealed another 82 properties during its ongoing daily operation against illegal commercial constructions and fee defaulters here on Monday. Following the direction of LDA DG Tahir Farooq, a major operation carried across various areas in the city. LDA teams sealed 37 properties in Allama Iqbal Town, while over 30 properties were sealed in Shadman and New Muslim Town.
Additionally, 15 illegal commercial properties were sealed in Model Town Extension and Faisal Town. The sealed properties included private schools, food points, shops, pharmacies, offices, and other commercial establishments. These properties had been issued multiple notices before the operation, but remained non-compliant with the regulations. The operation was carried out under the supervision of Chief Town Planner-I, Asad-ul-Zaman.
Quetta: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Monday said that provincial government is taking serious steps for the development of all areas including Gwadar and the solution of public problems with the cooperation of tribal elders and people of the province.
He said this during a meeting with elders and public delegations of the area at the house of tribal leader Mir Sajid Dashti in Gwadar. On this occasion, local people informed Balochistan Chief Minister about their problems.
The Chief Minister said that the problems being faced by the people of Gwadar, especially the problems of water, electricity, health and education would be solved on priority basis.
He said that the coastal areas of Balochistan are of utmost importance for the country's economy and the government is taking practical steps for their development.
The CM emphasized that no project could be successful without the participation of the local people, therefore, the government is giving importance to the suggestions of the local leadership in every project.
On this occasion, tribal leader Mir Sajid Dashti thanked the Chief Minister and said that under his leadership, Gwadar work on development projects is underway and effective strategies are being adopted to address the problems of the people.
The elders also informed the Chief Minister about their problems and suggestions, on which he immediately issued instructions to the concerned authorities to address their legal problems.
While appreciating the cooperation of the tribal leaders, the CM said that the government is utilizing all resources to serve the people so that they would no face difficulties in the areas of the province.