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Federal Ombudsman inaugurates regional office in AJK

Muzaffarabad:Federal Ombudsman Ejaz Ahmad Quraishi has asked the heads of the federal agencies in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to ensure speedy resolution of public complaints. He was addressing inaugural ceremony of ombudsman's regional office here on Wednesday. The inaugural ceremony was attended by a large number of senior officials belonging to AJK, apart from heads of federal agencies, member of civil society and media. Quraishi said that his office was continuously reaching out to the public, as a result increasing number of people were contacting to the forum for redresser of their grievances. The outgoing year 2024, he said witnessed a record increase in the receipt and disposal of complaints. He said with the opening of regional office at Muzaffarabad and Gilgit Baltistan, the ombudsman's office was present at 24 cities of the country, adding that more regional offices are expected to be opened later this year.

The ombudsman further said that his office during the outgoing year 2024, received as many as 226,372 complaints, out of which 223,171 had been disposed of, indicating an increase of 17 percent and 16 percent in the receipt and disposal of the complaints respectively over the figures of 2023.

'Our investigating officers travelled across the length and breadth of the country and held open Katcheries (courts) to dispense administrative justice at the door steps of the people,' He said observing that ombudsman's office was truly a poor men's court in the country where they are getting relief without spending any money.

Latter, addressing a press conference, the federal ombudsman said his new office would facilitate the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir to get redresser of their complaints regarding federal departments working in the region who earlier, had to travel to Islamabad to approach his office.

While lauding the constructive role being played by press and media, he said that media was instrumental in raising public awareness regarding the availability of this useful forum for prompt redresser of public complaints. He stressed the media persons to stand by the institution to enhance awareness for the general good of the people at large.

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Two arrested for online gambling

Rawalpindi:The Bani Police of Rawalpindi on Tuesday arrested two accused playing online gambling with stake money.

According to a police spokesman, the accused Sajid and Naeem were playing online gambling through Bet Pro app.

Besides the stake amount of Rs 6,500, two mobile phones were also recovered from the accused.

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FC man shot dead in Tank

Peshawar:An FC personnel was martyred by an unknown assailant in the Saddar police jurisdiction of Tank district on Wednesday.

Tank police informed on Wednesday that an unidentified assailant shot dead a FC personnel, identified as Raees Khan.

The local residents transported the deceased's body to the District Headquarters Hospital (DHQ). Meanwhile, the police have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Brother’s murderer arrested

Rawalpindi:The Dhamial Police of Rawalpindi on Tuesday said that they arrested an accused who had killed his brother over a domestic dispute three days ago.

According to a police spokesman, the accused Hassan Ali had gone into hiding after shooting dead his brother Asad. The Dhamial Police registered a case of the incident, and arrested the accused using all means including human intelligence.

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CM Gilgit-Baltistan embarks on 10-day visit to US

Gilgit:Gilgit-Baltistan government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq has announced that Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan has departed for a 10-day official visit to the United States.

Accompanying the Chief Minister are Provincial Minister for Tourism Ghulam Muhammad, Provincial Minister for Planning Raja Nasir Ali Khan, and Additional Chief Secretary Captain (R) Muhammad Mushtaq.

The Chief Minister is scheduled to land in Houston tonight.

During his visit, he will meet with a high-level delegation of investors in New York to discuss opportunities for positive investment in Gilgit-Baltistan.

Additionally, the Chief Minister will hold meetings with various delegations from the Gilgit-Baltistan community in New York.

He will also participate in and address a roadshow highlighting the vast potential of the tourism sector in the region.

The purpose of this visit is to strengthen the tourism industry in Gilgit-Baltistan and promote large-scale investments in the region.

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Commodore Mahmood’s book ‘From a Mountain Boy to a Destroyer’s Captain’ launched

Islamabad:A fascinating book encompassing memories of a naval officer along with his rise from rags as a mountain boy in Kohat, titled 'From a Mountain Boy to a Destroyer's Captain,' was launched on Wednesday at Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI). The author of the breath-holding and highly enchanting book is Commodore Mahmood-ur-Rehman SI (M), who now prides in being a philanthropist.

Having served in Pakistan Navy for over 37 years in many prestigious positions, and sailed across the world in vessels like Destroyers, Frigates, and smaller craft, Commodore Rehman depicts himself more as a story-teller with an ingrained passion for humanity, and takes no qualms in unveiling the hidden realities of life, as well as the softies of love, commitment and devotion, said a press release.

Some of his notable appointments include serving as the Director of PNTS, Commander of the 10th Patrol Craft Squadron, and Chief Staff Officer to the Fleet Commander, before culminating his illustrious naval career as a Directing Staff member at the National Defense University (NDU).

The book has 16 insightful chapters, and truly is an epilogue of relentless hard work in pursuit of realising dreams. It has inside bits of the author's crest and troughs, and narrates some beautiful and beguiling incidents, which many have risen to a position of strength and prestige would prefer to keep away.

The author, a humble man as he is, believes in making his intentions clear and his wisdom rests in serving humanity. That has led him to act as a patron for the destitute, and to this day has been able to educate, nurse and groom hundreds of needy children, many of whom have registered accolades in their personal lives.

Penning his childhood in the serene mountains of Kohat, the narrative unfolds vivid recollection of formative years at the Cadet College Kohat too. The book also has some great poetry, enough to keep the reader engrossed. He prides in documenting his transition from a cadet to a decorated officer as a testament of perseverance and grit.

Likewise, the chapters dedicated to cruises, voyages, and port visits offer a glimpse into the excitement and challenges of naval life, painting vibrant images of the high seas and distant shores. Moreover, the book carries an honest assessment of time spent in the United States, China and other countries as a professional sailor, with compelling reflections on the host country's system of governance, public attitude and leadership evaluations.

The author has a big heart to praise and appreciate friends, mentors, and all those who influenced his journey, along with anecdotes and humorous tales on oceans, and perspectives about cosmos, and especially enticing rain in the blue seas. The book truly serves as a source of inspiration for aspiring leaders and dreamers.

The book was rip-roaringly introduced by author and poet, Shujaat Ali Rahi, who left no stone unturned in putting the audience in a nail-biting situation, highlighting the salient features of the naval officer's lifetime treatise.