Sukkur Police crackdown on crimes continues

Sukkur: Following the directives of SSP Sukkur Azhar Khan, the Sukkur police on Friday have intensified their crackdown on individuals involved in social evils.

The latest operation, led by SHO A-Section Police Station, resulted in the arrest of 11 suspects involved in gambling.

The police recovered various gambling games, Akra Parchi boxes, calculators, mobile phones, and Rs. 8,000 in cash from the suspects. The arrested individuals include Najaf Laghari, Bilawal, Zamir Sheikh, Shahid Jagirani, Allah Warayo, Shahid Parvez, Tariq Abro, Ali Bux Gadani, Ghulam Mustafa, Asad Jamani, and Shahid Mangthar.

Cases have been registered against the suspects under the Gambling Act.

SSP Sukkur Azhar Khan commended the police team for their efforts and directed them to intensify their operations against social evils.

KP Govt announces mourning on demise of Prince Agha Khan

Peshawar: Expressing profound grief on behalf of the government and people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on the sad demise of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan, the chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has declared a "Day of National Mourning" in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday (tomorrow), the 8th of February, 2025, on the occasion of the funeral of His Highness.

The national flag shall fly at half-mast throughout the Province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on the 8th of February, 2025.

This was announced here in a notification issued by the Administration Department Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa here on Friday.

Third batch of Nursing Leadership & Capacity Building Course concludes at KMU

Peshawar: The Third batch of Nursing Leadership and Capacity Building Course, jointly organized by Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar, SAME RPS UK, and the Health Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has been successfully completed.

The course aimed to equip the nursing sector in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with modern leadership and professional skills.

The certificate distribution ceremony was attended by KMU Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Rubina Nazli, Director General Health Services Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dr. Muhammad Saleem, Chief HSRU Health Department Dr. Khalil Akhtar, Director Nursing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Akhtar Bano, KMU Registrar Inam Ullah Khan Wazir, Director SAME RPS UK Dr. Ijaz Hussain, and Director Academics KMU Prof. Dr. Zilli Huma.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Muhammad Saleem, the chief guest, along with other distinguished speakers, commended KMU for its significant role in education and research.

They appreciated the university's efforts in organizing this course and emphasized the need for its continuity in the future.

The speakers highlighted that the certification awarded by Chester University, UK would further enhance the professional capabilities of the nurses, enabling them to perform their duties more effectively.

They also acknowledged the substantial investment made by the government in this initiative and urged the participants to utilize their newly acquired skills to their full potential.

It was emphasized that the nursing sector serves as the backbone of the healthcare system, and without it, the health sector remains incomplete.

The provincial government is committed to improving the quality of nursing education and training by utilizing all available resources to build a strong and efficient healthcare system.

Furthermore, the course focused on enhancing participants' communication and leadership skills, which will not only contribute to their personal development but also help improve the overall healthcare system.

The participants were encouraged to apply their knowledge in their respective fields and serve as agents of positive change.

They were also advised to ensure full attendance and active participation in the learning process.

The successful completion of the 3rd batch reflects KMU's commitment to the promotion of nursing education and professional development.

This initiative will play a vital role in preparing a skilled nursing workforce in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, fostering leadership, and bringing positive transformation to the healthcare sector.

KP Govt announces mourning on demise of Prince Agha Khan

Peshawar: Expressing profound grief on behalf of the government and people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on the sad demise of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan, the chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has declared a "Day of National Mourning" in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday (tomorrow), the 8th of February, 2025, on the occasion of the funeral of His Highness.

The national flag shall fly at half-mast throughout the Province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on the 8th of February, 2025.

This was announced here in a notification issued by the Administration Department Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa here on Friday.

DBA Sukkur holds protest rally

Sukkur: The District Bar Association Sukkur on Friday had boycotted court proceedings and held a protest rally in solidarity with lawyers from Hyderabad. The boycott was in response to the alleged misconduct of the Sindh Police in Hyderabad.

The protest rally was led by the President of the District Bar Association, Syed Naveed Ahmed Shah, along with General Secretary Sundar Khan Chachar, Zulfiqar Malano, and other lawyers. The association had suspended all court proceedings in Sukkur

The lawyers were demanding that the SSP and DIG Hyderabad be removed from their positions. The protest was a show of solidarity with the lawyers' community in Hyderabad, who were facing alleged harassment and misconduct by the Sindh Police.

Pakistan, EU envoy discuss ties


Brussels: Charg© d’Affaires of Pakistan’s Embassy in Belgium Syed Faraz Hussain Zaidi Friday held a meeting with Ambassador of European Union to Pakistan Riina Kionka and discussed matters of mutual interest.



In a post on X, Faraz Zaidi said, It was a pleasure meeting Riina Kionka. The interaction provided a timely opportunity to discuss the dynamic Pakistan-EU relations and explore ways to further deepen our cooperation for mutual benefit. Looking forward to continued engagement.”