Category: District

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.

Sialkot: Syed Ahtesham Mazhar, President of the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), chaired an awareness session on the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS), reaffirming the Chamber’s commitment to keeping exporters well-informed on evolving customs regulations and facilitating constructive engagement with the relevant authorities.

The technical session was delivered by Muhammad Mohsin Rafiq, Chief Collector (Exports), Pakistan Customs, who joined the participants online via Zoom and provided detailed guidance on the implementation of the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS), recent policy developments, compliance requirements, and practical solutions to the issues being faced by the exporting community.

The session was graced by the presence of Beelam Ramzan, Collector of Customs, Sialkot, who attended in person and appreciated the Sialkot Chamber’s proactive role in creating awareness and strengthening collaboration between Pakistan Customs and the business community.

The interactive session concluded with an extensive question-and-answer segment, where exporters highlighted their concerns and received valuable clarifications from the Customs authorities, reflecting the shared commitment of SCCI and Pakistan Customs to facilitate exports while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The session was held at SCCI Auditorium and was attended by the Sialkot business community.

Dera ismail khan: Two alleged inter-provincial robbery suspects, including a man described by police as a notorious criminal wanted in dozens of cases, were arrested after being injured in an exchange of fire with police here at Sheikh Yousaf Adda on Tuesday.

According to police, the operation was carried out under the supervision of DSP City Syed Sagheer Gilani, SHO Cantt Abdul Ghaffar Khan and SHO Shorkot Aftab Alam Baloch.

Acting on intelligence regarding the movement of the suspects, the police set up a checkpoint at Sheikh Yousaf Adda. When officers signaled a car to stop, the occupants allegedly opened fire on the police party. The police retaliated fire in what they described as an act of self-defense.

After the firing stopped, the police searched the vehicle and arrested the two injured suspects, identified as Safdar Ali and Ahsan, son of Sajjad, a resident of Faisalabad.

According to police, Safdar Ali is a notorious inter-provincial robber allegedly wanted to police in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in around 40 cases involving murder, robbery, theft and illegal arms smuggling. His accomplice is also wanted in criminal cases.

The police further claimed that both suspects were also involved in robbery and theft cases registered at City and Paharpur police stations in Dera Ismail Khan.

The injured suspects were taken into custody and shifted to hospital for medical treatment before further legal proceedings.

Commending the police team for the successful operation, DPO Ziauddin Ahmed said the district police would continue indiscriminate action against criminal elements and remain committed to maintaining peace and protecting the lives and property of citizens.