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CM Bugti inaugurates 7th Agricultural Census in Balochistan

Quetta: The Balochistan Chief Minister, Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Wednesday inaugurated the 7th Agricultural Census, linked with GIS technology, through the GIS Dashboard.

The inaugural ceremony was attended by Provincial Ministers Mir Ali Hassan Zehri, Mir Muhammad Sadiq Umrani, Mir Asim Kurd Gello, Mir Saleem Khan Khoso, Sardar Kohyar Khan Domki, Bakht Mohammad Kakar, Mir Shoaib Nosherwani, Advisor Meena Majid Baloch, Parliamentary Secretary Haji Wali Muhammad Noorzai, Spokesman of Balochistan Government Shahid Rind, Chief Secretary Shakeel Qadir Khan, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Babar Khan, Secretary Agriculture Balochistan Ali Akbar Baloch, Secretary Livestock Muhammad Tayyab Lehri, officers from Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, and field supervisors.

While addressing the ceremony, Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti said that the agriculture and livestock sectors are the backbone of country's and Balochistan's economy.

He emphasized that accurate and multidimensional data is essential for policy-making in order to address the challenges faced by farmers, resource distribution, and improving crop production.

The chief minister directed the provincial secretaries of relevant departments to ensure the verification of agriculture census data at the local level to prevent unreliable information from becoming part of the statistical process.

He further said that the Balochistan government and the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics will promote mutual cooperation for data-driven agricultural policies.

Reaffirming the government's firm commitment to empowering farmers and ensuring sustainable agricultural development in Balochistan, the CM highlighted that this initiative will play a key role in ensuring food security, improving the welfare of farmers, and strengthening the agricultural sector in the province.

He added that this statistical initiative, through collaboration between the federal and provincial governments, will mark a milestone in the policy-making process for the agricultural sector.

The chief minister also mentioned that the Balochistan government will take solid steps for the welfare of farmers and agricultural development in collaboration with all relevant institutions, based on these statistics.

Dr. Naveed Iqbal, Joint Census Commissioner of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, addressed the gathering, highlighting the measures taken for agricultural statistics and shared that Balochistan has 7.12 million acres of agricultural land, where key crops like wheat, rice, and cotton make a significant contribution to the country's production. He also noted that the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics has enhanced the effectiveness of this statistical campaign through GIS and modern digital tools.

Under the agricultural census, 1,004 trained enumerators across Balochistan will collect vital agricultural data, with the results expected to be compiled by August 2025.

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CM welcomes 2025 with hopes for prosperity

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has extended her heartfelt greetings to the nation on new year. In her message on Wednesday, the CM said: 'Congratulations to the entire nation on the beginning of 2025,'. She expressed her prayers for a year filled with happiness and prosperity for the people of Pakistan, stating, 'I always pray for the happiness, health, and safety of my people.' The CM called for a renewed resolve to work towards a brighter future. 'In the new year, we individually and collectively resolve to start a new beginning and a bright future,' she said, adding, 'We will carry forward the mission of serving, protecting, and developing the motherland.' CM Maryam Nawaz reaffirmed her commitment to completing key projects, including the Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital, the Sargodha Cardiology Institute, the Autism School, and the IT City. 'I pray this year marks the end of poverty, destitution, terrorism, extremism, and crime from our belov ed homeland,' she added. The CM said: 'Alhamdulillah, we introduced historic projects in education, agriculture, energy, and health. Now we will focus on their implementation.' She reiterated her government's dedication to building a stable, bright, and prosperous Pakistan. Paying tribute to the martyrs of war against terrorism in 2024, CM Maryam Nawaz remarked, 'We salute every soldier and officer who sacrificed their lives for the country.' May 2025 be the year of freedom for Kashmir and Palestine, and may it bring peace and progress for our nation, she prayed.

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CM welcomes 2025 with hopes for prosperity

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has extended her heartfelt greetings to the nation on new year. In her message on Wednesday, the CM said: 'Congratulations to the entire nation on the beginning of 2025,'. She expressed her prayers for a year filled with happiness and prosperity for the people of Pakistan, stating, 'I always pray for the happiness, health, and safety of my people.' The CM called for a renewed resolve to work towards a brighter future. 'In the new year, we individually and collectively resolve to start a new beginning and a bright future,' she said, adding, 'We will carry forward the mission of serving, protecting, and developing the motherland.' CM Maryam Nawaz reaffirmed her commitment to completing key projects, including the Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital, the Sargodha Cardiology Institute, the Autism School, and the IT City. 'I pray this year marks the end of poverty, destitution, terrorism, extremism, and crime from our belov ed homeland,' she added. The CM said: 'Alhamdulillah, we introduced historic projects in education, agriculture, energy, and health. Now we will focus on their implementation.' She reiterated her government's dedication to building a stable, bright, and prosperous Pakistan. Paying tribute to the martyrs of war against terrorism in 2024, CM Maryam Nawaz remarked, 'We salute every soldier and officer who sacrificed their lives for the country.' May 2025 be the year of freedom for Kashmir and Palestine, and may it bring peace and progress for our nation, she prayed.

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DC visits RHC Lal Sohanra

Bahawalpur: Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur Dr Farhan Farooq visited the Rural Health Centre Lal Sohanra and inspected the stock of medicines and reviewed the available treatment facilities.

During this visit, the Deputy Commissioner also examined the ongoing revamping work at the rural health centre. CEO Health, Deputy Director of Development, and the Building Department officer were also present.

While inspecting the revamping work at the rural health centre, the Deputy Commissioner directed that the development work should be completed on time and to a high standard. He emphasized that there should be no compromise on the quality of development work. He also directed the officials concerned to monitor the development work on-site.

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LDA seals another 111 properties

Lahore: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) on Wednesday sealed another 111 properties, in a crackdown on illegal commercial buildings and defaulters of commercial fees. On the direction of LDA Director General Tahir Farooq, the LDA teams had been conducting daily operations with full force. In the latest operation, the teams sealed and demolished 111 properties in various areas of the city. The targeted locations included Gulberg, Faisal Town, Garden Town, Sabzazar, Shah Jamal, Gulshan Ravi, and Samanabad. Specifically, 32 properties in Gulberg, Faisal Town, and Garden Town were sealed, while 45 properties in Shah Jamal, Gulshan Ravi, and Samanabad, and 34 properties in Sabzazar were also sealed. The properties included private schools, restaurants, salons, food points, shops, offices, stores, and other commercial establishments. Prior to the operation, the owners of these properties had been issued multiple notices regarding their illegal status. The operation was carried out under the superv ision of Chief Town Planner, Asad ul Zaman.

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RPO Dera seeks media cooperation for controlling crime


Dera ismail khan: Regional Police Officer (RPO) Syed Ashfaq Anwar on Wednesday urged upon the media to play their role for eradication of all crimes including terrorism from the area.



While talking to local journalists here at his office, he said the range police would perform diligently with the cooperation of media for eradication of crimes from the area.



He emphasized that all available resources and capabilities would be utilized to defeat terrorists and give a strong response to anti-state forces, thereby improving law and order in the area.



He said the Dera police as well as the people of this area rendered matchless sacrifices in war against terror. As many as 121 terrorist incidents took place in the area during last year of 2024, he mentioned.



The RPO said the welfare of the police was also among his priorities.



The media, he said, has an important role in building public confidence as well as for establishment of peace and order in the area. He said the positive and constructive criticism of media would be welcomed as it would help in ensuring better policing. However, he was of the view that fake news should be avoided which causes chaos among the people.



Replying to a question about increasing traffic issues in Dera Ismail Khan, he said a comprehensive traffic plan would be formed with the consultation of trade unions and media persons. He mentioned that the lack of parking in the city was one of the major reasons behind routine traffic mess. The RPO informed that he also held a meeting with traffic police, adding, as many as 20 more personnel and five motorbikes had been given to traffic police on their demand to ensure smooth flow of traffic. Moreover, he said the traffic police also demanded two more vehicles lifters which would be provided to them soon.



Replying to another question about smuggling in the area, he clearly said ‘no syndicate racket would be allowed in the police.’ However, he added that the police would extend all possible cooperation with other departments including customs to control crimes including smugglings.