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Timely completion of ongoing development projects among our top priorities; Mir Saleem Khosa


Quetta: Provincial Minister for Communications and Works (C and W) Mir Saleem Ahmed Khosa on Wednesday said that the timely completion of all ongoing development projects in the province was among our top priorities. He said that the development and prosperity of the province depended on the completion of these projects.



He said this while reviewing the under-construction Hanna Urak Highway project area Quetta.



Chief Engineer Design Faiz Ahmed Mohsin, SE,SDO and the contractor of the relevant project were also present on this occasion.



Giving a briefing regarding the project, Chief Engineer Design Faiz Ahmed Mohsin said that in the flood of 2022, which was completely washed away the highway for the area.



He said that the current government issued orders to construct it on an emergency basis as soon as it came to power saying that due to which the work on the said project is progressing rapidly.



On this occasion, Provincial Minister for Communications and Works Mir Saleem Ahmed Khosa termed the speed and quality of the work satisfactory.



The Minister said that completion of the Hanna Urak Road project would be a useful and efficient highway for landowners of the area and the tourists visiting.



He said that the project should be completed in the same financial year so that the people of the area would not suffer any more.



The Minister said that no compromise or negligence would be tolerated on the standards of the ongoing development project.



He directed that all engineers and officers should work hard and dedicate themselves to completing the ongoing development projects in their respective areas on time.



While giving instructions, he said that the monitoring of the project should be done on a daily basis and its report should be submitted to the higher authorities.



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RPO Dera seeks media cooperation for controlling crime


Dera ismail khan: Regional Police Officer (RPO) Syed Ashfaq Anwar on Wednesday urged upon the media to play their role for eradication of all crimes including terrorism from the area.



While talking to local journalists here at his office, he said the range police would perform diligently with the cooperation of media for eradication of crimes from the area.



He emphasized that all available resources and capabilities would be utilized to defeat terrorists and give a strong response to anti-state forces, thereby improving law and order in the area.



He said the Dera police as well as the people of this area rendered matchless sacrifices in war against terror. As many as 121 terrorist incidents took place in the area during last year of 2024, he mentioned.



The RPO said the welfare of the police was also among his priorities.



The media, he said, has an important role in building public confidence as well as for establishment of peace and order in the area. He said the positive and constructive criticism of media would be welcomed as it would help in ensuring better policing. However, he was of the view that fake news should be avoided which causes chaos among the people.



Replying to a question about increasing traffic issues in Dera Ismail Khan, he said a comprehensive traffic plan would be formed with the consultation of trade unions and media persons. He mentioned that the lack of parking in the city was one of the major reasons behind routine traffic mess. The RPO informed that he also held a meeting with traffic police, adding, as many as 20 more personnel and five motorbikes had been given to traffic police on their demand to ensure smooth flow of traffic. Moreover, he said the traffic police also demanded two more vehicles lifters which would be provided to them soon.



Replying to another question about smuggling in the area, he clearly said ‘no syndicate racket would be allowed in the police.’ However, he added that the police would extend all possible cooperation with other departments including customs to control crimes including smugglings.



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RPO Dera seeks media cooperation for controlling crime


Dera ismail khan: Regional Police Officer (RPO) Syed Ashfaq Anwar on Wednesday urged upon the media to play their role for eradication of all crimes including terrorism from the area.



While talking to local journalists here at his office, he said the range police would perform diligently with the cooperation of media for eradication of crimes from the area.



He emphasized that all available resources and capabilities would be utilized to defeat terrorists and give a strong response to anti-state forces, thereby improving law and order in the area.



He said the Dera police as well as the people of this area rendered matchless sacrifices in war against terror. As many as 121 terrorist incidents took place in the area during last year of 2024, he mentioned.



The RPO said the welfare of the police was also among his priorities.



The media, he said, has an important role in building public confidence as well as for establishment of peace and order in the area. He said the positive and constructive criticism of media would be welcomed as it would help in ensuring better policing. However, he was of the view that fake news should be avoided which causes chaos among the people.



Replying to a question about increasing traffic issues in Dera Ismail Khan, he said a comprehensive traffic plan would be formed with the consultation of trade unions and media persons. He mentioned that the lack of parking in the city was one of the major reasons behind routine traffic mess. The RPO informed that he also held a meeting with traffic police, adding, as many as 20 more personnel and five motorbikes had been given to traffic police on their demand to ensure smooth flow of traffic. Moreover, he said the traffic police also demanded two more vehicles lifters which would be provided to them soon.



Replying to another question about smuggling in the area, he clearly said ‘no syndicate racket would be allowed in the police.’ However, he added that the police would extend all possible cooperation with other departments including customs to control crimes including smugglings.



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LDA seals another 111 properties

Lahore: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) on Wednesday sealed another 111 properties, in a crackdown on illegal commercial buildings and defaulters of commercial fees. On the direction of LDA Director General Tahir Farooq, the LDA teams had been conducting daily operations with full force. In the latest operation, the teams sealed and demolished 111 properties in various areas of the city. The targeted locations included Gulberg, Faisal Town, Garden Town, Sabzazar, Shah Jamal, Gulshan Ravi, and Samanabad. Specifically, 32 properties in Gulberg, Faisal Town, and Garden Town were sealed, while 45 properties in Shah Jamal, Gulshan Ravi, and Samanabad, and 34 properties in Sabzazar were also sealed. The properties included private schools, restaurants, salons, food points, shops, offices, stores, and other commercial establishments. Prior to the operation, the owners of these properties had been issued multiple notices regarding their illegal status. The operation was carried out under the superv ision of Chief Town Planner, Asad ul Zaman.

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DC visits RHC Lal Sohanra

Bahawalpur: Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur Dr Farhan Farooq visited the Rural Health Centre Lal Sohanra and inspected the stock of medicines and reviewed the available treatment facilities.

During this visit, the Deputy Commissioner also examined the ongoing revamping work at the rural health centre. CEO Health, Deputy Director of Development, and the Building Department officer were also present.

While inspecting the revamping work at the rural health centre, the Deputy Commissioner directed that the development work should be completed on time and to a high standard. He emphasized that there should be no compromise on the quality of development work. He also directed the officials concerned to monitor the development work on-site.

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CM welcomes 2025 with hopes for prosperity

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has extended her heartfelt greetings to the nation on new year. In her message on Wednesday, the CM said: 'Congratulations to the entire nation on the beginning of 2025,'. She expressed her prayers for a year filled with happiness and prosperity for the people of Pakistan, stating, 'I always pray for the happiness, health, and safety of my people.' The CM called for a renewed resolve to work towards a brighter future. 'In the new year, we individually and collectively resolve to start a new beginning and a bright future,' she said, adding, 'We will carry forward the mission of serving, protecting, and developing the motherland.' CM Maryam Nawaz reaffirmed her commitment to completing key projects, including the Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital, the Sargodha Cardiology Institute, the Autism School, and the IT City. 'I pray this year marks the end of poverty, destitution, terrorism, extremism, and crime from our belov ed homeland,' she added. The CM said: 'Alhamdulillah, we introduced historic projects in education, agriculture, energy, and health. Now we will focus on their implementation.' She reiterated her government's dedication to building a stable, bright, and prosperous Pakistan. Paying tribute to the martyrs of war against terrorism in 2024, CM Maryam Nawaz remarked, 'We salute every soldier and officer who sacrificed their lives for the country.' May 2025 be the year of freedom for Kashmir and Palestine, and may it bring peace and progress for our nation, she prayed.