Category: District

Chiniot: Deputy Commissioner, Chiniot , Ayesha Rizwan Tuesday inspected public services, development projects and emergency preparedness in Bhuwana and directed to accelerate infrastructure works, improve healthcare facilities and maintain monsoon response measures.

Accompanied by Assistant Commissioner, Sheena Azam, the deputy commissioner began her visit at the Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital, Bhuwana and reviewed medical and administrative operations, sanitation standards and patient care.

She met patients to inquire about the availability of medicines and the quality of treatment before instructing hospital authorities to enhance cleanliness, maintain green spaces, ensure medical equipment remains operational and strengthen patient care.

The deputy commissioner later inspected MC Karoriya Park and ordered municipal authorities to expedite its restoration, improve landscaping and upgrade public amenities.

During a visit to the under-construction Para Office in Bhuwana, the deputy commissioner expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of work and directed the building department to accelerate construction to complete the project as soon as possible.

She also reviewed arrangements at a monsoon emergency relief camp established by the Municipal Committee on Main Jhang Road and instructed officials to keep the facility fully operational throughout the rainy season, with staff and machinery on standby to respond promptly to emergencies.

At the Green Bus terminal at Bhuwana’s Lorry Adda, the DC inspected passenger facilities and sought feedback from commuters on the provincial public transport service launched by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. According to officials, the passengers welcomed the service and described it as a significant improvement in public transport.

The visit concluded with an inspection of ongoing urban beautification projects, where the deputy commissioner directed municipal and district council officials to further improve civic infrastructure and public spaces across the tehsil.

Sargodha: Deputy Commissioner Hussain Ahmad Raza Chaudhry paid a surprise visit to Government Mola Bakhsh Hospital to review medical facilities, cleanliness and the availability of medicines.

During the visit here on Tuesday, he inspected the emergency ward, nursery and other sections, met patients and their attendants, and inquired about treatment, medicine availability and the conduct of doctors and paramedical staff. He also checked the hospital’s medical store and reviewed its medicine stock and records.

The deputy commissioner directed the hospital administration to ensure an uninterrupted supply of medicines and the provision of all healthcare facilities announced by the Punjab government.

Peshawar: A meeting of Legislative Committee chaired by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Law, Human Rights and Parliamentary Affairs Aftab Alam here Tuesday reviewed proposed amendments to various legal drafts, including KP Local Government Amendment Bill and KP Stamp Amendment Bill.

The meeting was attended by Advocate General Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Senior Member Board of Revenue, Secretary Law Department, Secretary Local Government and Rural Development Department, officials of revenue, law departments.

The meeting was informed that following the bifurcation of existing territories and alterations in administrative boundaries, it had become imperative to incorporate the newly created districts into the local government framework.

The proposed amendment to KP Local Government Act, 2013 seeks to amend the Ninth Schedule to structurally accommodate the altered boundaries of the parent districts. The amendment will facilitate the delimitation of the revised boundaries without increasing the aggregate ceiling of councils.

The proposed legislation also seeks to make necessary administrative adjustments in the number of Village Councils and Neighborhood Councils in Hangu and Karak districts thereby aligning the local government system with the existing administrative boundaries and ground realities.

The committee also reviewed the proposed amendments to KP Stamp Amendment Bill. The meeting was informed that Stamp Act, 1899 does not provide a separate legal framework for the assignment of rights, title or interest in immovable property resulting in the non-uniform regulation of such transactions under the existing stamp-duty regime.

Under the proposed amendment, a new Article 11-AA would be inserted in Schedule-I to introduce an ‘Assignable Deed’ as a distinct class of instrument and prescribe the applicable stamp duty. The proposed amendment aims to provide legal certainty in transactions involving the assignment of rights, title or interest in immovable property, promote the formal documentation of such transactions and strengthen compliance with stamp laws.

The committee reviewed various aspects of the proposed amendments to both legal drafts and received briefings from the relevant departments.

Peshawar: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Tuesday directed the authorities to accelerate work on major hydropower and water resource projects, emphasizing timely completion to strengthen irrigation, energy production and water supply in the province.

Chairing a high-level review meeting at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House in Islamabad, the chief minister assessed progress on the Chashma Right Bank Canal (CRBC) Lift Canal, Mohmand Dam, New Munda Headworks and Dasu Hydropower Project. Senior federal and provincial officials, including WAPDA Chairman Lt Gen (Retd) Muhammad Saeed, attended the meeting.

Afridi instructed the relevant departments to expedite land acquisition for the CRBC Lift Canal Project and ensure adequate security for project staff. He said the scheme would significantly expand cultivable land and enhance agricultural productivity, adding that the provincial government would continue to provide its share of funding on a priority basis.

The meeting was informed that construction on the CRBC Lift Canal was progressing under multiple work packages, while the Mohmand Dam Project has achieved substantial progress and was expected to provide irrigation, hydropower generation and a reliable supply of drinking water upon completion.

The chief minister also reviewed the progress of the Dasu Hydropower Project and New Munda Headworks, directing all concerned agencies to improve coordination and promptly resolve implementation issues. He stressed that these strategic projects would contribute to national energy security, sustainable water management and long-term economic development.

Peshawar: Commissioner Riaz Khan Mehsud conducted a thorough inspection of Islamia College on Sunday to review newly completed renovation and restoration project.

During his visit, he said that Islamia College stands as a vital historical, educational, and cultural cornerstone of the province.

He underscored the government’s steadfast commitment to preserving the institution’s original identity, saying that the architectural integrity of such landmarks remains a top priority.

Commissioner said that recent upgrades, particularly the installation of modern lighting and meticulous structural renovations, have successfully enhanced the historical building’s inherent beauty and unique identity.

He said that these restoration efforts are part of a broader provincial initiative. Similar beautification projects are currently being rolled out across Peshawar’s other landmark sites, aiming to safeguard the region’s rich cultural heritage, elevate urban aesthetics, and actively boost local tourism.

Rawalpindi: At least, four members of a family developed health issues after consuming tea in Chaklala Scheme III, A Block, Dispansary Road, Gharibabad, on Sunday afternoon.

Rescue 1122 personnel rushed to the scene soon after incident.

According to initial information, the incident occurred at around 2:11 pm when the family members developed sudden health issues after drinking tea. It was suspected that a lizard may have accidentally fallen into the tea, causing the affected persons to fall ill.

The affected individuals included a woman, two minor girls, and a boy.

Rescue 1122 team examined the affected persons and provided immediate first aid.

After receiving medical assistance, the condition of all four individuals was reported to be stable.