Category: District

Khanewal: A special meeting to review the annual performance of Rescue 1122 was held at the Rescue Station under the chairmanship of District Emergency Officer Dr Khalid Mahmood.

Dr Khalid Mahmood assured the public that Rescue 1122 remains fully prepared to respond to any emergency situation. He said all emergency vehicles are in excellent condition and are available 24/7 for public service. "Our mission is to provide timely assistance to those in need," he said, urging citizens to only dial 1122 in genuine emergencies to avoid unnecessary delays.

Control Room In-charge Shehzad Chaudhry briefed on the district's performance in 2024. According to the report, the control room received 222,506 calls, of which 40,255 were emergencies. These included 8,585 traffic accidents, 25,949 medical cases, 361 fire incidents, 1,259 crime-related emergencies, 18 drowning cases, and 10 building collapses. Rescue teams provided first aid to 16,329 individuals and transported 41,581 patients to hospitals.

The district recorded an average response time of seven minutes. Under the Punjab government's Patient Referral Service, 4,090 patients were shifted from smaller healthcare facilities to major hospitals. The Community Safety Program also conducted 58 training workshops and trained Community Emergency Response Teams in all Union Councils.

The meeting was attended by Rescue Safety Officers Muhammad Yasir Raza (Mian Channu) and Imtiaz Ahmed (Kabirwala), Station Coordinators Muhammad Saleem, Samiullah, and Muhammad Sajjad, along with Media Coordinator Rashid Chaudhry.

The review highlighted Rescue 1122's unwavering commitment to public safety and efficient emergency response in Khanewal district.

Dera ismail khan: District Police Officer (DPO) Sajjad Ahmad Sahibzada on Wednesday said that the public cooperation was must for an effective traffic management system.

He stated this during a meeting with Traders, Transporters, and Qingqi Rickshaw Unions held here at Ejaz Shaheed Police Lines, Dera Ismail Khan which was attended by Superintendent of Police (SP) Headquarters Dera Muhammad Nawab Khan, other officials, members and office-bearers of various traders' organizations and rickshaw unions from across the district.

During the meeting, the participants shared their suggestions for controlling the increasing traffic congestion in the city.

The DPO was of the view that an effective traffic management system is not possible without public cooperation.

He instructed the relevant authorities to ensure that Qingqi rickshaws and street vendors operate within their designated routes and comply with traffic regulations.

He urged the rickshaw union representatives to enforce adherence to routes and traffic laws to ensure smooth traffic flow in the city.

The DPO also advised transporters to park their vehicles at their respective bus terminals and comply with traffic rules.

Furthermore, he called on the trader community to cooperate with traffic police by discouraging illegal stalls and improper parking in marketplaces.

Mirpur: The core committee of the Azad Jammu Kashmir Union of Columnists, the first-ever AJK-level organization of columnists, has unanimously elected all of its central office bearers for the year 2025.

A meeting was held at Jammu Kashmir House in the federal metropolis with founder chairperson Ms. Sudra Iram Kabir in the chair, who elected unopposed the central office bearers of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Union of Columnists, says a press release released to the media here on Wednesday.

The newly elected office bearers include Sidra Iram Kabir, Chairperson from Rawalkot, Poonch Division; Zafar Mughal, President from Mirpur Division; Liaquat Bashir Farooqui from Muzaffarabad Division, Secretary General; Adeem Sulaiman, Sr. Vice President from Poonch; and Humira Tariq from Palandri, Vice President from Jhelum Valley. Zahid Awan, Vice President; Mirzajamil Ahmad Shahid, Vice President from Islamgarh; Ishtiaq Ahmed Atesh from Muzaffarabad, Additional Secretary; Bagh, Riyaz Geelani, Deputy Secretary General; Ijaz Chaudhry, Information Secretary from Samahni; and Saqba Khalid, Secretary Finance from Poonch.

Besides, the Core Committee also unanimously approved the induction of Professor Muhammad Asghar Maluti as Patron-in-Chief and Professor Syed Zahid Hussain Naimi as Patron.

The core committee meeting was attended, among others, by Sidra Iram Kabir, Syed Zahid Hussain Naimi, Zafar Mughal, Liaquat Bashir Farooqui, Dr. Abid Hussain Janjua, Professor Muhammad Sagheer Aasi, Mirza Jameel Ahmad Shahid, Hasher Rizwan, Javed Chaudhry, Qaiser Hussain Taib, Mohammad Farooq Jaral, Ejaz Chaudhry, and others.

Addressing the meeting speakers, including founder Chairperson Sidra Iram Kabir, President Zafar Mughal, and Secretary General Liaquat Bashir Farooqui, expressed gratitude to the core committee for unanimously electing them for one year. The office bearers will take an oath of office in Muzaffarabad this month.

The constitution of the union will be completed in one month, and the new membership will continue till the coming month of Ramadan, while the election of new office bearers will be conducted according to the constitution in the last ten months of every new year, speakers said.

Peshawar: Deputy Commissioner Peshawar, Captain (R) Sarmad Saleem Akram, on Wednesday made an official visit to the Khyber Eye Foundation, a renowned institution committed to providing exceptional eye care services, particularly to underserved communities.

The Deputy Commissioner was warmly welcomed by the foundation's leadership, including Director of Finance, Khalid Sultan Khwaja; Executive Director Managing Committee, Muhammad Luqman Shah; Vice Chairman, Muhammad Taimoor Shah; and Administrator, Ubaid Ullah Siddiqui.

The visit began with a comprehensive tour of the hospital's state-of-the-art facilities, during which Captain (R) Sarmad Saleem Akram observed the operational theater in action. He was able to witness firsthand the life-changing free eye surgeries being conducted for patients who would otherwise be unable to afford such care.

This experience highlighted the foundation's dedication to its mission of delivering accessible and high-quality eye care to those in need.

Following the tour, the Deputy Commissioner and accompanying guests were led to the foundation's mini-boardroom for an insightful presentation detailing the hospital's achievements and performance over the years.

The briefing highlighted the foundation's impact on the community, showcasing the number of patients served, the advanced technologies utilized, and the efforts being made to enhance healthcare accessibility for underprivileged populations.

Expressing his admiration, Captain (R) Sarmad Saleem Akram commended the foundation's leadership and staff for their dedication and vision. He acknowledged the tireless efforts of the board members and medical team in transforming the lives of countless individuals through their services. He also expressed his gratitude for being invited to witness the remarkable work being done at the hospital.

'It brings me immense joy to see how the Khyber Eye Foundation is providing free eye surgeries and quality care to those who need it the most. The advanced modern equipment and the commitment of the directors and staff are truly commendable,' he remarked.

Captain (R) Sarmad Saleem Akram assured the board members of his full support and encouraged them to reach out to him whenever needed. 'If you ever require assistance or encounter challenges, please know that my services and support will always be available for the Khyber Eye Foundation,' he stated, emphasizing his commitment to strengthening such noble initiatives.

The visit concluded with a warm exchange of gratitude. Captain (R) Sarmad Saleem Akram once again lauded the foundation's efforts in serving the community and uplifting lives through their dedicated healthcare services. His visit not only underscored the importance of such institutions but also reinforced the collaborative spirit needed to address pressing healthcare challenges in the region.

Faisalabad: The 'Maryam Ki Dastak App' is a revolutionary measure to extend various services at the doorstep of people.

This was stated by Deputy Commissioner Cap (Retd) Nadeem Nasir by distributing caps and uniforms among facilitators here Wednesday.

He said that various services about government departments are now available to citizens

by sitting at homes. They can call facilitators to avail any service by ringing helpline 1202 or through

Maryam Ki Dastak App.

He said that 105 coordinators in the district have so far completed 1108 tasks while 637 others are in pipeline at various departments.

Faisalabad: The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has launched a de-silting campaign with new modern machines in various localities.

According to official sources here Wednesday, desilting operation had been launched from Zia Town.

The WASA has purchased five new modern de-silting machines which will yield positive results.

The machines have capacity to clean sewerage lines up to 35 feet depth in 9 to 90 inches diameter manholes.

He said that a schedule is being strictly implemented, chalked out by the directorate of operations.