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Peshawar: : An important meeting attended by the KP Govt spokesman, Chief Secretary and IGP Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, senior civil and police officers here Sunday decided to take strict indiscriminate action against the miscreants in Kurram district.

The spokesman of KP Government in a statement here said that the state was standing with the peaceful people, and cruel elements would be brought to justice.

The spokesman said that action against a handful of miscreants in the affected areas of Kurram was inevitable, and that the peace agreement would be implemented as per law and Pakhtuns traditions.

The security forces would be present in aid of police and civil administration as the Govt feared an entrance of miscreants among the peaceful elements and that later would be separated from the former to save them from losses.

The spokesman said that best alternate arrangements were made for the people of affected areas and the Govt has requested both the parties to help law enforcement agencies in identification of the miscreants.

The spokesman said that peace agreement was signed during a grand jirga as per pashtoon traditions to ensure peace in the area, however nefarious attempt was made by the miscreants to sabotage the peace agreement.

The Deputy Commissioner Kurram, aid convoy and personnel of securty forces were targeted by the miscreants and DC was critically wounded.

The spokesman appealed people of the affected areas to extend full cooperation with security forces to restore peace quickly there.

The spokesman said that people of Kurram wanted peace and respected the peace agreement.

He said that Govt has made sincere efforts to restore peace in the affected area through peaceful means and abide by the peace agreement.

Peshawar: : An important meeting attended by the KP Govt spokesman, Chief Secretary and IGP Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, senior civil and police officers here Sunday decided to take strict indiscriminate action against the miscreants in Kurram district.

The spokesman of KP Government in a statement here said that the state was standing with the peaceful people, and cruel elements would be brought to justice.

The spokesman said that action against a handful of miscreants in the affected areas of Kurram was inevitable, and that the peace agreement would be implemented as per law and Pakhtuns traditions.

The security forces would be present in aid of police and civil administration as the Govt feared an entrance of miscreants among the peaceful elements and that later would be separated from the former to save them from losses.

The spokesman said that best alternate arrangements were made for the people of affected areas and the Govt has requested both the parties to help law enforcement agencies in identification of the miscreants.

The spokesman said that peace agreement was signed during a grand jirga as per pashtoon traditions to ensure peace in the area, however nefarious attempt was made by the miscreants to sabotage the peace agreement.

The Deputy Commissioner Kurram, aid convoy and personnel of securty forces were targeted by the miscreants and DC was critically wounded.

The spokesman appealed people of the affected areas to extend full cooperation with security forces to restore peace quickly there.

The spokesman said that people of Kurram wanted peace and respected the peace agreement.

He said that Govt has made sincere efforts to restore peace in the affected area through peaceful means and abide by the peace agreement.

Bahawalpur: The officials of Air Sial reviewed situation to launch flight operation from Bahawalpur International Airport including cargo service for the Bahawalpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry. A meeting was held at the Bahawalpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) that was also attended by Chairman, Air Sial Pakistan, Fazal Jeelani and Chairman, Al-Noor Group and Director Air Sial, Mahar Muhammad Ashraf. The meeting reviewed feasibility, available structure at the Bahawalpur International Airport and other facilities to launch flight operation by the Air Sial including cargo service for industrialists and business community who are also the members of Bahawalpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The representatives of Air Sial Pakistan said that their company was ready to start flight operation from Bahawalpur International Airport if required facilities were provided to the company from the authorities concerned. They said that such operation would boost local economy.

Bahawalpur: The officials of Air Sial reviewed situation to launch flight operation from Bahawalpur International Airport including cargo service for the Bahawalpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry. A meeting was held at the Bahawalpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) that was also attended by Chairman, Air Sial Pakistan, Fazal Jeelani and Chairman, Al-Noor Group and Director Air Sial, Mahar Muhammad Ashraf. The meeting reviewed feasibility, available structure at the Bahawalpur International Airport and other facilities to launch flight operation by the Air Sial including cargo service for industrialists and business community who are also the members of Bahawalpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The representatives of Air Sial Pakistan said that their company was ready to start flight operation from Bahawalpur International Airport if required facilities were provided to the company from the authorities concerned. They said that such operation would boost local economy.

Sanghar: The Sindh Community Foundation (SCF) has taken a crucial step toward enhancing emergency response and disaster preparedness in the Sanghar district by distributing emergency response and early warning kits to Disaster Management Committees (DDRC) in three Union Councils: Jam Jani, Jamrao84, and Tilla Shah of Taluka Jam Nawaz Ali of District Sanghar , Sindh .

This initiative is part of SCF's ongoing efforts to enhance the community's capacity to mitigate the impact of future disasters under the Livelihood Recovery and Disaster Resilience project in flood-affected communities in Sanghar, Sindh.

The distribution event was attended by prominent officials, including Javed Hussain, Executive Director of SCF; Sabir Hussain, Focal Person of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) and Early Warning Sanghar; Ghulam Reza, from Solidar Suisse, Irshad Ahmed and Abdul Lateef Soomro, SCF staff members and more than 70 participants of the communities' members of UC based Community Based Disaster Management Committees. The emergency kits were handed over to the key representatives from each UCBDRM.

Speaking at the event, Javed Hussain emphasized the pressing challenges of climate change, particularly the devastating floods that have impacted Sanghar. Highlighting the slow recovery process from the 2022 floods, he said strengthening the capacity of communities in disaster risk reduction (DRR) and early warning systems is essential. If communities are well-prepared, future losses can be minimized.

Abdul Lateef Soomro, an SCF staff member, explained that the distribution of these kits is part of a comprehensive recovery plan. SCF has trained 75 activists from the three Union Councils in disaster management, equipping them with the skills and resources to handle potential crises effectively.

Ghulam Reza from Solidar Suisse was of the view that disasters are widespread and the community response mechanisms are essential to address future climate change issues.

The emergency response kit consists of supplies such as jerry cans, searchlights, megaphones, fiberglass extension ladders, tarpaulin sheets, wheel barrows, electrical tool kits, dewatering pumps, and first aid kits. These tools enable swift and effective disaster response, ensuring the safety of lives and livelihoods in affected areas.

Sabir Hussain, representing the DDMA district Sanghar, praised SCF's efforts and stated that these actions will enable the committees to handle natural disasters better and reduce their negative impacts.

Community representative Bhangchand from the village of Nadeeram Bagri also shared his views that 'Such tools are very much needed in our community to respond efficiently to future disasters, especially heavy rainfall. These resources will help us manage such situations effectively.'

Multan: Customs Enforcement conducted an operation in Grain Market here on Sunday seized more than Rs 40 million worth of smuggled goods, which included imported cigarettes, shisha flavors and tobacco. According to Customs sources, 15 trucks carrying the illicit goods were taken into custody during the operation. Zero tolerance towards smuggling was being shown, sources added.