Category: District

Sargodha: Police on Tuesday arrested a suspect for allegedly possessing an illegal weapon and recovered a 30-bore pistol from his possession.

According to police spokesperson here, the suspect, identified as Madad Khan, was taken into custody during a raid conducted by the police. A case has been registered against him under the relevant provisions of the law pertaining to illegal possession of arms.

Police officials stated that the accused would be brought before the court and dealt with according to the law.

Burewala: The vegetable cultivation has begun on government-owned land in the district under a Punjab government initiative designed to provide free fresh produce to low-income families, the official sources said on Tuesday.

The programme, launched under Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s “Sanjhi Sabzi, Sasti Nahin Muft” (Shared Vegetables, Not Cheap but Free) initiative, aims to improve food security by distributing freshly harvested vegetables to deserving households at no cost.

Following directives from Deputy Commissioner, Vehari, Khalid Javed Goraya, Assistant Commissioner, Burewala, Jawad Hussain Malik visited the local Agriculture Department office to inspect cultivation work and review progress on the project.

During the visit, Malik instructed officials to complete all stages of cultivation according to schedule to ensure timely harvesting and distribution of vegetables through a transparent mechanism.

He said the initiative was intended to provide fresh, nutritious and quality vegetables free of charge to economically vulnerable families.

The project is being jointly implemented by the district administration and the Agriculture Department as part of broader efforts to support food security and provide relief to low-income households.

Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tourism Police have been placed on high alert following monsoon rains and the threat of flash flooding across the province.

Officials said on Tuesday that Tourism Police personnel have been deployed at major tourist destinations to ensure the safety of visitors, provide guidance and respond to emergencies when needed.

Special security and safety measures have been implemented across tourist sites in the Hazara and Malakand divisions, where thousands of tourists are currently visiting.

Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have urged visitors to follow official advisories and cooperate with rescue and security personnel.

Peshawar: A government middle school in Bajaur district was destroyed in an explosive attack during the small hours on Tuesday, local authorities informed.

Officials said unidentified saboteurs used explosive materials to demolish the Government Middle School Loi Kharki. Security and relevant authorities reached the site shortly after the incident.

An investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack and identify those responsible. No casualties have been reported so far.

Authorities have cordoned off the area and said further investigation is underway.

Tokyo: Ambassador of Pakistan to Japan, Abdul Hameed, on Tuesday called on Hiroshi Hiraguchi, Japan’s Minister of Justice and discussed avenues for further strengthening Pakistan-Japan cooperation.

The meeting provided an opportunity for a substantive exchange on opportunities for skilled Pakistani professionals and workers in Japan. The two sides also explored ways to enhance institutional collaboration in support of skills development, labour mobility and capacity building, according to a press release issued here.

Recognizing the importance of people-to-people connectivity as a pillar of the bilateral relationship, both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing practical cooperation that delivers tangible benefits to the peoples of Pakistan and Japan.

They welcomed the ongoing efforts towards the conclusion of a new Memorandum of Cooperation on Employment for Skill Development, which is expected to provide a stronger institutional framework for facilitating the movement of skilled human resources and further broadening bilateral economic engagement.

The meeting underscored the steady momentum in Pakistan-Japan relations and the shared resolve of both countries to deepen cooperation across a broad range of mutually beneficial sectors.

Shangla: Emergency Rescue Service 1122 has established water rescue camps near streams and river to deal with any situation during floods.

The rescue workers have been provided with modern boats, life jackets and necessary gear to cope with any situation and save lives. Rescue teams have also started awareness creating campaigns to orient people living in proximity of river and streams.

People have been given information about preventive measures to be taken during rains and flooding. People have also been urged to avoid travelling during rain, follow speed limit and remain cautious while travelling in areas more prone to land sliding.

Meanwhile, 1122 teams have retrieved three vehicle that were fallen into ditches in Yakhnange, Shangla top and Baile baba due to rains.