Daily Balochistan Times

Tank:Deputy Commissioner Tank Tanveer Khan on Wednesday held an open court (Khulli Katcherri) to resolve problems of people.

Addressing the forum held at his office, the DC remarked that resolving peoples' problems was the top priority of the district administration.

He said the district administration was accountable to the public, taking all possible measures to address public issues promptly.

He urged upon the public to highlight administrative shortcomings, adding, the positive criticism would always be welcomed.

The deputy commissioner personally answered the public's questions, and his efforts were appreciated by the participants.

During the open court, most complaints were related to electricity, Sui-Gas, Education and Health departments. He also issued immediate instructions to address these complaints and assured that defending public rights and administrative reforms were among his priorities.

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.

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.

Wah cantt:The 2nd International Conference titled "Globalization, Inclusiveness, and Diversity in English Studies (GIDES)" here on Wednesday concluded at the Wah University.

The English department of the University in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC), hosted the two-day conference.

Vice Chancellor, the University of Wah, Prof. Dr. Jameel-Un Nabi as chief guest emphasized the significance of collaborative academic efforts in addressing the challenges posed by globalization in contemporary society.

Throughout the conference, parallel sessions allowed participants to dive deeper into specific themes, including innovative teaching methodologies, the role of literature in social change, and the impact of globalization on language and identity.

The event concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony that recognized the contributions of all participants. Over five international and eight national experts attended the conference.

The conference created a vibrant platform for dialogue and collaboration, further advancing academic discourse in an increasingly globalized world.

Rawalpindi:A car thief was killed in shooting with a Taxila Police team and his two accomplices managed to escape Tuesday night while the car stolen by them was recovered.

A Rawalpindi Police spokesman, in a statement on Wednesday, said the deceased accused Musa Khan along with his companions lifted a Suzuki Mehran car from an area of Taxila.

The accused were driving in the stolen car, when they were signalled by the police to stop during snap checking. Instead of stopping the vehicle, they drove away. The police chased the fleeing car, but the accused started firing on the police.

In the retaliatory fire by the police, accused Musa Khan was killed while his accomplices made their escape leaving behind the stolen car. Weapons were also recovered from the car.

Senior police officers reached the spot on information about the incident. A search was conducted to arrest the fleeing suspects.

The deceased Musa Khan had been involved and convicted in dozens of car theft cases in Lahore and Rawalpindi, the spokesman said.