Category: District

Dera ismail khan:The district police on Wednesday arrested five gamblers and recovered a total of Rs35,800 stake money from them during a raid at a gambling den within limits of Shaheed Nawab Police Station.

According to the police spokesman, the Shaheed Nawab Police Station following the directives of District Police Officer (DPO) Sajjad Ahmed Sahibzada launched a crackdown against gamblers in the area.

During the operation, the police team led by SHO Iftikhar Khan arrested five gamblers including Asmatullah, Rozi Khan, Muhammad Ramzan, Pervez and Omar Khan and recovered money at stake amounting to Rs. 35,800 along with other items.

Police have registered separate cases against all of them and further investigation was in progress.

Dera ismail khan:A cleanliness drive launched by The Water and Sanitation Services (WSSC) DI Khan was in full swing in various neighbourhood councils of union council Dewala, here in Dera Ismail Khan.

On the special instructions of Chairman Board of Directors WSSC-DIKhan Naimat Ullah Khan and the Chief Executive Officer WSSC-DI Khan Dr. Mohsin Habib, a cleanliness drive is underway in village and neighborhood councils of various union council including UC Dewala.

The WSSC-DI Khan has constituted special teams that would carry out cleanliness drive at the village and neighborhood council level.

Under the supervision of Supervisor Abdul Rehman Khan and Chief Sanitary inspector Javed Khan. WSSC teams are working day and night under the leadership of Team Incharge Mubarak Ali in cleaning the drains and streets of Basti Dewala, Nad Ali Shah, Chah Syed Munawar Shah, Madina colony and Basti Tareen areas and making the roads and paths clean.

This cleaning process is being carried out on a daily basis so that the residents of the area can be provided with a clean and healthy environment.

The people of the area have appreciated this effort of WSSC in great words. A local resident said, 'This is the first time that our streets and drains have been cleaned in such an effective and organized manner. We are grateful to the WSSC team,' Muhammad Jamshed said.

'The way Dr. Mohsin Habib and Naimat Ullah Khan and WSSC team have cleaned our streets is truly commendable. This initiative is very important for the health and cleanliness of the area.'

Chief Executive Officer WSSC DI Khan Dr. Mohsin Habib said that providing cleanliness is our top priority. WSSC's team is working day and night to provide a clean and healthy environment to the public. We are committed to maintaining the standards of cleanliness.

Chairman Board of Directors WSSC-DIKhan Naimat Ullah Khan said that the role of WSSC was important in cleaning the city and sanitation situation had improved due to its efforts.

The Chairman directed all sanitary inspectors to ensure the quality of cleanliness within their limits and immediate action should be taken on complaints received from the public.

He called for raising awareness among the general public about the importance of keeping the environment clean.

He appealed to the citizens not to throw garbage in drains but it should be placed in designated places so that it could be disposed of easily.

Mansehra:A monthly performance meeting on good governance Wednesday held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Mansehra, Khalid Iqbal and reviewed performance of the Pakistan Citizen Portal, "Ikhtiyar Awam Ka," and other online portals.

During the meeting discussions focused on the public complaints received through these platforms and the progress made in resolving them.

The Deputy Commissioner directed all officials to ensure the timely and effective resolution of public complaints and to strictly adhere to the principles of good governance. He emphasized that online portals are an excellent medium for addressing public grievances, and all departments must make the swift resolution of complaints their top priority.

The district administration of Mansehra is actively working to enhance public service delivery and promote good governance. Regular meetings are being held to ensure the effective resolution of public issues and streamline service delivery.

Bahawalpur:The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan has nominated Professor Dr. Muhammad Kamran, Vice Chancellor the Islamia University of Bahawalpur and Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Engineering and Technology, Multan, as the Vice Chairperson of the National Technology Council.

The Higher Education Commission has issued a notification in this regard. Experts, teachers, and students associated with the field of engineering from across the country have congratulated Professor Dr. Muhammad Kamran on his nomination as Vice Chairperson of the National Technology Council, terming it a recognition of his professional competence and leadership at the national and global levels.

Muzaffargarh:Armed robbers stole 30 animals from a village in Sarwar Shaheed area of district Muzaffargarh.

According to police sources, the incident occurred in Chak No. 590 TDA, where unidentified armed men held Hanif, a local resident, at gunpoint. They forcibly took away the livestock worth millions of rupees.

The City Police Station Sarwar Shaheed initiated legal proceedings after inspecting the crime scene.

Bahawalpur:The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) is continuously advancing in global rankings.

Director Quality Enhancement Cell Prof. Dr. Muhammad Asadullah Madani said on Wednesday the IUB is continuously improving teaching and research while focusing on sustainable development goals. The varsity has achieved an important milestone by achieving subject-wise rankings in the 2025 Times Higher World University Rankings by subject.

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur has been ranked 401-500 in the field of Engineering, 401-500 in Life Sciences, 501-600 in Medicine and Health, 501-600 in Social Sciences, 601-800 in Business and Economics, 601-800 in Computer Science and 601-800 in Physical Sciences in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

It is worth mentioning that the Islamia University of Bahawalpur has shown significant improvement in many subjects compared to the previous year. In particular, the department of Engineering improved from 501-600 to 401-500, Medicine and Health improved from 601-800 to 501-600, and Life Sciences improved from 601-800 to 401-500. Director Quality Enhancement Cell Prof. Dr. Muhammad Asadullah Madani congratulated the Deans, Chairpersons, Principal Officers, and the Quality Enhancement Cell team. He said that this achievement strengthens the position of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur as a leading institution of higher education in Pakistan.