ISLAMABAD
Caretaker Federal Minister Mr. Murtaza Solangi along with Secretary Power Division, Mr. Rashid Langrial briefing the media persons regarding the issue of increase in electricity bills
ISLAMABAD
Raja Pervez Ashraf, Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan is addressing to the participants at Brands of the Year Awards Ceremony at Marriott Hotel
KARACHI
Caretaker Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed Khan chairing a meeting with Ulema e Mashaiq at Jamia Islamia Clifton
KARACHI
KARACHI
Caretaker Federal Minister Mr. Murtaza Solangi along with Secretary Power Division, Mr. Rashid Langrial briefing the media persons regarding the issue of increase in electricity bills
ISLAMABAD
Governor Balochistan Abdul Wali Kakar calls on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar
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ANF recovers over 266 kg drugs, 20250 liters prohibited chemical in eight operations
RAWALPINDI, Aug 27 (APP):The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) while conducting eight operations across the country, managed to recover over 266 kg drugs and 20250 liters prohibited chemicals besides netting five accused, said an ANF Headquarters spokesman here on Sunday.
He informed that 30 kg opium and over 100 kg hashish were recovered from a vehicle intercepted in a private housing society near Islamabad Airport. Two pistols and ammunition were also recovered from the vehicle.
During the operation, a suspect, resident of Swabi was also arrested on the spot.
In another operation on Kuri Road Islamabad, 100 intoxicated tablets were recovered from the possession of an accused, resident of Karachi.
In the third operation at a courier office in Karachi, over 1320 grams Ice drug was recovered from two parcels which were booked for Hong Kong and Bahrain.
In the fourth operation, 270 grams Ice drug was recovered from a parcel being sent to Bahrain through a courier company located on Faisal Road, Karachi.
In the fifth operation, 122 kg hashish concealed in secret cavities of a vehicle was recovered near Hub area.
Two accused who were trying to smuggle drugs from Quetta to Karachi were also arrested.
In the sixth operation, 15000 liters hydrochloric acid and 5250 liters sulfuric acid were recovered from Chaman area.
The chemicals were concealed in Gali Abdul Rehman area.
In an operation at Peshawar Airport, 50 heroin-filled capsules were recovered from the possession of a passenger, resident of Peshawar, leaving for Bahrain on flight number GF-787.
In the eighth operation, 12 kg hashish concealed for smuggling was recovered from Zakha Khel area in Khyber.
The spokesman informed that separate cases under the Anti-Narcotics Act have been registered against the arrested accused while further investigations are under process.
110 arrested during crackdown on drug-traffickers
LAHORE, Aug 27 (APP):The Lahore Police and Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) conducted a coordinated effort against drug addicts, suppliers, and motorcycle thieves, here on Sunday.
With the help of safe city surveillance cameras, the police targeted drug-addicts and suppliers in Muslim Town and surrounding areas. A gang involved in motorcycle thefts was also arrested by the Lahore police. As per details, at least 110 accused including 50 drug-addicts and 60 drug-suppliers were apprehended in the Muslim Town area by the Lahore Police.
The drug-addicts were shifted to rehabilitation centres and hospitals for their recovery and treatment. SP Usman Tipu emphasised that the campaign against drug-addiction would continue till complete eradication of the menace. He appealed to citizens to assist the police in eliminating the drugs scourge.
Defence B Police Station, meanwhile, arrested a two-member motorcycle thieves and mobile-snatcher gang, and recovered five stolen motorcycles, seven mobile phones, pistols, and cash.
Surveillance of the operation against criminals was diligently conducted through the safe city cameras. A case has been registered against the culprits in accordance with the law.
The public is urged to promptly inform at 15 about any suspicious activity in their surroundings.
1,802 FIRs registered for violating dengue SOPs
RAWALPINDI, Aug 27 (APP):The Rawalpindi administration had registered as many as 1,802 FIRs on violations of anti-dengue SOPs from January 1 to date in various areas of the Rawalpindi district, said District Coordinator Epidemics Prevention and Control Dr Sajjad Mehmood here Sunday.
Giving details of the punitive actions, he said that the district administration, in collaboration with allied departments, had sealed 438 premises, issued tickets to 646 and a fine of Rs 31,33,000 was imposed on violations of dengue SOPs in 2023.
Dr Sajjad informed that around 150 confirmed cases had been reported in the district this year, while the number was 310 in 2022, and four in 2021 during the period. The health officer further stated that presently,47 patients were admitted to the city’s allied hospitals out of which 27 were confirmed cases. He added that no patient had died so far while 111 patients had been discharged from public health facilities after treatment. During the last 24 hours, he said 13 more cases were reported while 63 FIRs,18 tickets, and 28 premises were sealed.
Dr Sajjad said that during indoor surveillance, larvae were detected at 644 sites while larvae were found at 125 spots during outdoor surveillance in the last 24 hours.
He added that anti-dengue activities were also being carried out across the district to control the breeding of larvae, however, he urged the residents to clean their water tanks and not leave any place wet with stagnant water.
Dr Sajjad said that puddles of water, which get stagnant due to rain, become breeding grounds for mosquitoes and spread diseases like malaria and dengue fever.
Jaranwala a shameful act, committed by some so-called Muslims: minister
FAISALABAD, Aug 27 (APP):Caretaker Federal Minister for National Heritage & Culture Syed Jamal Shah has said the Jaranwala incident was a major tragedy which saddened all patriotic Pakistanis.
It was a very shameful act and regrettably it was committed by those who called themselves Muslims. “I am ashamed and apologise to the Christina community over this incident, he said during his visit to Isa Nagri in Jaranwala and an interaction with the locals and the media on Saturday.
The caretaker minister said that teachings of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) were very obvious and not only a philosopher but also a common man could understand it easily.
He said Pakistan was a peaceful land despite having diverse ethnic communities and religions. He regretted that intentionally the peaceful combination was distorted by sowing thorns in this land and “now we are facing its ill impacts”.
He said “we lived in the diversity. Many of my teachers and friends were Christians, Hindus, Parsi. But our Indus culture narrative had taught us that we are a bouquet of diversity and our difference was a beauty of the land where flowers of all kinds grow”. He said Pakistan was a most peaceful land in the region. It was the land of Sufis who prohibited strictly from injuring feelings of any person.
He quoted a proverb in Pashto that “I am a Muslim but my friend is a Hindu. Therefore, I am ready to sweep his place of worship for the sake of my friend” and said that it was a pity that thorns were intentionally sown for the last four decades to disturb peace of the land.
“These thorns have robbed our peace and tranquility by committing horrified and terrified incidents day by day,” he said and added that now it was our collective responsibly to remove these thorns and put them in a ring of fire for their complete elimination once and for all.
He stressed the need for peace and reconciliation and said “we have come to guard the country for a few months and we would try our optimum best to discharge our obligations honestly.
If there was some corruption or wrongdoings, we would strive to eliminate it or we would hand them over to those people who could improve it”, he added.
Earlier, the caretaker minister also visited various churches in Jaranwala and expressed his sympathy with the Christian community.