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ICT Police conducts search operation in Tarnol, Sangjani


Islamabad: Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police conducted a grand search and combing operation at the Tarnol and Sangjani police stations jurisdiction, on Sunday.



An official told reporter that under the supervision of SP Sadar zone Khan Zeb, a grand search and combing operation was conducted in different areas of Tarnol and Sangjani police station by ICT Police and lady police teams.



He said during the search operation 632 suspicious persons, 266 houses, shops, hotels, 34 motorbikes and 11 vehicles were thoroughly checked, while five bikes were impounded and 44 suspicious individuals were also shifted to the police station for further verification.



Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Syed Ali Raza said that the search and combing operations were conducted to heighten the security in the federal capital. All zonal officers were directed to continue these operations in their respective areas.



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Uplift projects being completed expeditiously: MPA


Sialkot: Member Provincial Assembly (MPA) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Muhammad Manshaullah Butt has said that ongoing development projects in the city are being completed expeditiously in public interest.



He directed officials of Public Health, District Council, Highways Department and Municipal Corporation to ensure the completion of ongoing development projects within the stipulated time and also ensure quality.



He expressed these views at a meeting of officers at his constituency PP-47 Noul Mor, Wazirabad Road.



Local PML-N leader Chaudhry Muhammad Saleem, Chief Officer (CO) Municipal Corporation Malik Ijaz, CO District Council Fida Mir, DSP Mubashir Hussain, former Director Local Government Abdul Hameed Qasim, MO Services Bilal Ahmed, SDO Highway Abdul Wahab Bin Tanveer, SDO Highway Saim Khan, Sub Engineer Hafiz Muhammad Iqbal and Senior Operation Manager Mujahid Maqbool were also present.



Manshaullah Butt directed the CO MCS to remove encroachments in front of shops in collaboration with officials of the Anjuman-e-Tajran and directed the DSP Traffic to keep in mind timings of factories to improve traffic flow.



He said that the traffic police should remove obstacles to traffic in collaboration with the Municipal Corporation.



He also directed Solid Waste Management Company (SWMC), District Council and Municipal Corporation to expedite the process of de-silting of drains and sewer lines.



He directed the local highways authorities to make U-turns wherever necessary in collaboration with the traffic police to resolve the problem of traffic at Harrar Chowk.



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LESCO UDCs complete six-week IT course

Lahore: A six-week IT course for UDCs (Upper Division Clerks) of Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has been completed at LESCO Regional Training Center.

According to company's spokesman here Sunday, as per instructions of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Engineer Shahid Haider, the center is conducting a series of trainings of LESCO officers and employees on various topics.

He said that during the course, the UDCs were given IT-related lectures and were awarded certificates on successful completion of the course.

He mentioned that LESCO organizes special workshops and training programs for its officers and employees with an objective to enhance their capabilities so that they can serve the institution and customers in the best possible way.

Meanwhile, LESCO's Hujra South Sub-Division conducted operations against electricity thieves and detected dozens of power pilferers stealing electricity by connecting direct wires on LESCO's transmission lines. LESCO's team has disconnected the illegal connections and registered FIRs against the accused, who will also be charged detection units bills.

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Sarfraz Bugti pays tribute to Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on 97th birth anniversary

Quetta: The Balochistan Chief Minister, Mir Sarfraz Bugti said that Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto provided strong foundations for democracy in Pakistan as Bhutto's vision continues to guide us even today.

In his message on the occasion of the 97th birth anniversary of the founder of the Pakistan Peoples Party, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, said that Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was a leader in Pakistan's history who always made the welfare of the people his top priority.

Mir Sarfraz Bugti pays tribute to the public services of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and added that under his leadership, Pakistan received its first consensus-based constitution, and the people were made aware of their rights.

The Chief Minister added that Zulfikar Ali Bhutto not only won the hearts of the people of Pakistan but also had a special love and attachment to the people of Balochistan.

He made the restoration of Balochistan's rights and the development of its projects a priority of his government, which marked the beginning of a new era of development in the province.

Mir Sarfraz Bugti added, "Bhutto Shaheed gave political awareness to the marginalized communities. He played an exemplary role in promoting national unity and sovereignty."

Mir Sarfraz Bugti further said that Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto showed a keen interest in providing employment, education, and healthcare opportunities for the people of Balochistan. His vision and love for the people instilled confidence and a desire for progress among the people of Balochistan.

The Chief Minister emphasized that we need to adopt Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's people-centric policies and vision to put the country, especially Balochistan, on the path to prosperity.

Sarfraz Bugti said that Bhutto's spirit of public service will always remain an inspiration for us. The Chief Minister described the services of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto as a golden chapter in the country's history and said that his sacrifices will always be remembered.

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Sialkot clinch thrilling one-wicket win to bag Quaid Trophy title

Karachi: Sialkot beat Peshawar by a solitary wicket in a thrilling contest on Sunday, the day four of the five-day final, at the UBL Sports Complex, Karachi to bag their third Quaid-e-Azam Trophy title. Sialkot did not lose a single match in the tournament with their eight matches yielding five wins and three draws.

Chasing 173 to win, Sialkot were 59-5 in 15 overs at the beginning of day four. They completed the chase in 46.2 overs with skipper Amad Butt starring with a match-winning half-century and Shahzaib Bhatti (32 not out) hitting the winning runs, which came off a boundary.

Skipper Amad anchored the chase with poise as he notched 65 runs off 94 balls hitting nine fours and one six during his stay on the crease. After Sialkot lost wicketkeeper-batter Afzal Manzoor with scorecard reading 69-6, Amad partnered with Shahzaib for a crucial 48-run seventh-wicket to take their team out of dire straits.

Sajid Khan castled Amad to bring Peshawar back to the game but Shahzaib stuck around to finish the game with 51-ball 32 inclusive of four boundaries. Shoaib Akhtar Jnr departed in the 46th over with one run required to win and one wicket left for Sialkot before the sealed the game in next over.

For Peshawar Niaz Khan picked up four wickets while Mohammad Amir Khan returned figures of 3-60. Israrullah and Sajid Khan dismissed one batter each.

Scores in brief

Final - Day 4 of 5 - Sialkot Region beat Peshawar Region by one wicket at the UBL Sports Complex, Karachi

Peshawar 258 all out, 80.1 overs (Zubair Khan 47, Nabi Gul 44, Maaz Sadaqat 32, Mehran Ibrahim 31, Niaz Khan 31, Sajid Khan 23; Amad Butt 4-51, Ali Raza 3-62, Shoaib Akhtar Jr 2-60) and 159 all out, 59.5 overs (Maaz Sadaqat 57, Mehran Ibrahim 32; Ali Raza 7-48, Amad Butt 2-66)

Sialkot 245 all out, 85 overs (Mohsin Riaz 57, Mohammad Huraira 55, Shahzaib Bhatti 40, Ahsan Hafeez Bhatti 26; Niaz Khan 5-61, Mohammad Amir Khan 3-38) and 176-9, 46.2 overs (Amad Butt 65, Shahzaib Bhatti 32 not out; Niaz Khan 4-61, Mohammad Amir Khan 3-60)

Player of the match - Amad Butt (Sialkot) - 4-51 and 2-66 and 10 and 65

Best batter of the tournament - Azan Awais (Sialkot) - 844 runs in eight matches

Best bowler of the tournament - Musa Khan (Islamabad) - 38 wickets in five matches

Best wicketkeeper of the tournament - Afzal Manzoor (Sialkot) - 39 dismissals in eight matches

Player of the tournament - Niaz Khan (Peshawar) - 39 wickets in eight matches.

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BEEF holds awareness session regarding Benazir Bhutto fully funded scholarship scheme

Quetta: Under the vision of the Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, opportunities are being provided for minority students in Balochistan through the Benazir Bhutto fully funded Scholarship Scheme of Balochistan Educational Endowment Fund(BEEF) in 2025 at top educational institutions in the country and Balochistan. In this regard, an awareness session for minority students was organized at the Christian Glorious Church under the auspices of the Balochistan Educational Endowment Fund (BEEF),guidance of CEO BEEF Muhammad Zakariya Khan Noorzai and the supervision of Assistant Manager BEEF, Sanzer Khan. During the session, the Assistant Manager of BEEF said that under this scheme, minority students will be provided full funding to attend the best cadet colleges and residential schools in Balochistan and across the country. He further mentioned that in 2024, 37 students were selected through this scheme, and for 2025, an additional 50 students are planned to be inducted in the program. At the end of the program, Pastor Akram Barkat and other members of the Christian community praised the vision of the Chief Minister of Balochistan and extended special thanks to the Balochistan Education Endowment Fund (BEEF) for the Benazir Bhutto Fully Funded Scholarship Scheme for minority students in Balochistan. This initiative serves as an excellent example of the commitment to providing quality education to minority students.