Category: District

Dera ismail khan: As many as 110 terrorists were killed while 57 others were arrested in different operations conducted by the Dera Ismail Khan Region police and other security forces during last year of 2024.

It was stated by Dera Range police spokesman Waheed Ashar while sharing the annual performance report of the Dera Range police.

He informed that 39 policemen were also martyred and 54 others got injured during these operations.

In 2024, he informed, a total of 10,641 First Information Reports (FIRs) were registered for various crimes, leading to the arrest of 10,443 suspects. The police also recovered about 1470 illegal weapons and 47273 cartridges of different bores from the arrested accused.

Under the campaign against the menace of drugs, the police also recovered 593 kilograms of hashish, 86 kilograms of heroin, 145 kilograms Ice, 2.5 kilograms of opium, two kilograms of marijuana and 360 bottles of alcohol.

Under the National Action Plan, 909 search and strike operations were conducted to maintain public peace and order. These operations resulted in the arrest of 6,111 suspects and the recovery of 647 weapons of various calibers and 13,351 rounds of ammunition.

Additionally, 17,459 snap checkpoints were set up, where 34,032 suspects were apprehended, and 694 weapons along with 30,364 cartridges were seized.

Over the last year, 894 proclaimed offenders were also arrested, the spokesman informed.

The traffic police education team conducted awareness sessions in various schools, colleges, and universities to educate students about traffic rules, he said and added that thousands of pamphlets and helmets were distributed among the public.

To combat crime and monitor terrorists, modern technology-equipped command and control centers were established in Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, South Waziristan Upper, and South Waziristan Lower.

He said the efforts for dispute resolution were made through Dispute Resolution Councils (DRCs), which successfully resolved 325 out of 383 applications received in 2024. Additionally, 14,553 citizens sought assistance through Police Assistance Lines (PAL).

About the promotions within the police department, he said the 13 head constables were promoted to Assistant Sub-Inspectors' ranks, 102 Assistant Sub-Inspectors were confirmed, and 8 Assistant Sub-Inspectors were promoted to Sub-Inspectors ranks.

For the welfare of the police, over 13.85 million rupees were allocated to various sectors, including medical, education, scholarships, marriage funds, funeral expenses, and other allowances.

The recruitment quota for children of martyred policemen was increased from 5 percent to 12.5 percent, under which the recruitment of 10 Assistant Sub-Inspectors from the martyrs' families was completed.

Haripur: The Pakistan Digital City project Haripur, currently under construction, has been hailed as a transformative initiative for the country's digital economy. Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Science and Technology Shafqat Iqbal expressed these views during his visit to the project site.

Speaking on the occasion, described the project as a milestone in realizing Pakistan's vision for digital development, he emphasized the project's potential to create extensive employment opportunities for the youth and strengthen Pakistan's position in the global digital economy. The advisor instructed all relevant departments to ensure transparency and maintain high standards throughout the project's execution.

The visit was also attended by prominent political figures, including the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Umar Ayub Khan, Provincial Minister for Local Government Arshad Ayub Khan, and Provincial Parliamentary Leader and Chairman DDAC Akbar Ayub Khan. Retired Colonel Tauqeer briefed the delegation on the project's progress and outlined its future goals.

Recognizing the importance of the initiative, Opposition Leader Umar Ayub Khan announced an additional PKR 200 million to ensure the project's timely and quality-driven completion. He termed the project a game-changer for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and a significant step toward elevating Pakistan's technological sector to global standards.

Provincial Minister Arshad Ayub Khan and Chairman DDAC Akbar Ayub Khan expressed their commitment to supporting the initiative, assuring that the government would provide all necessary assistance to ensure its success.

The Pakistan Digital City project is expected to serve as a driving force for technological and innovation-led development in the country, creating world-class opportunities for Pakistan's youth and establishing the nation as a hub for digital advancement.

Hyderabad: Police has arrested another youth for violating Section 144 imposed by the district government and the orders issued by SSP Hyderabad Dr. Farrukh Ali

The city police arrested a youth as named Abdullah Memon from near Wadu Kapad during patrolling.

The youth in custody had violated Section 144 by firing in the air on New Year's Eve last night.

The police obtained the video of the youth's firing, after which he was immediately arrested along with the weapon.

Police has registered a case against the accused.

Sargodha: A meeting chaired by Commissioner Sargodha Division Jahanzeb Awan reviewed progress on new and ongoing schemes under the Local Government and Community Development (LG and CD) Department in the division's four districts on Thursday.

The briefing was attended by Director Development Bilal Hassan and Executive Engineer Local Government Mian Shaukat Ali. The meeting was informed that work was in progress on 273 schemes with an estimated cost of Rs. 3.36 billion. Those include 262 new schemes, seven under the Annual Development Programme, and four ongoing projects.

Under the Chief Minister Punjab's Special Development Program, 50% of funds were released for 251 schemes, and 26% of the work was completed. Sargodha Division ranks second across the province in completing LG and CD projects. The schemes include 231 in Sargodha, 17 in Khushab, and three in Bhakkar.

The commissioner also announced plans to convene a meeting to evaluate progress on the Chief Minister's Special Development Program in other departments.

Multan: Director General National Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT) Dr Haider Abbas held a session on cyber security and data protection for senior Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials at the Regional Head Office, Multan.

The session aimed to strengthen FBR's defense against cyber threats and improve its data security systems.

During the interactive session, Dr. Abbas discussed ways to protect taxpayer data, fight cyber attacks, and follow the best cyber security practices in Pakistan. He stressed the need for strong data protection systems and explained how to tackle risks like ransom ware and phishing.

"Protecting sensitive data is not just important for daily work but is a national duty. Since FBR manages critical financial information, it must adopt advanced cyber security measures and promote a culture of awareness and readiness," said Dr. Haider Abbas.

He also suggested steps to improve FBR's cyber security systems, including building staff skills and managing risks proactively.

FBR officials thanked National CERT for its guidance and praised Dr. Abbas for his advice.