Vendor is displaying fruit Grapes to attract customers at the roadside
Labourers busy unloading vegetables on the delivery truck at the vegetable Market
Dry, hot weather forecast for city
BAHAWALPUR, Aug 13 (APP):The local Met Office has forecast dry and hot weather for the city for next 24 hours.
The highest maximum temperature 38 centigrade and the lowest minimum 28 centigrade were recorded during the last 24 hours.
Dry and hot weather has also been forecast for the rest of the region.
Rwp district admin extends Section-144 till Aug 19
RAWALPINDI, Aug 13 (APP):In an effort to maintain peace and avert any potential law and order issues, Rawalpindi district administration here on Sunday extended the imposition of Section-144 till August 19.
The decision to expand the scope of Section- 144 was announced by the Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner Dr. Hassan Waqar Cheema, who issued a notification detailing the new restrictions. Under this order, there is now a complete ban on all kinds of assemblies, gatherings, sit-in, rallies, processions, demonstrations, protests and such like activities and the brandishing of weapons throughout the district.
This order shall take effect forthwith and remain in force for a period of seven days i.e. Aug 13 to Aug 19 within the revenue limits of District Rawalpindi.
The ban, however, comes with certain exceptions. Officers of Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), police personnel, women, and children are exempted from the restrictions.
The administration clarified that these individuals are allowed to gather and participate in events, ensuring that necessary government operations and citizens’ rights are not hampered.
Under Section-144, the administration has also prohibited one-wheeling on motorcycles/cycles and riding of motorcycles without silencer.
This order shall remain in force for a period of two days i.e. Aug 13 & 14.
The DC has also imposed a ban on “Aerial Firing” throughout the Rawalpindi district for a period of seven days i.e. Aug 12 to Aug 18.
Under Section-144, the administration had also prohibit/ban pigeon homing/flying, aerial firing/fireworks, use of laser lights/drones and kite flying within the radius of 5 KM of PAF Base Nur Khan, Qasim Army Aviation Base and Islamabad International Airport (area falling in the territorial limits of Rawalpindi district).
According to the order issued on Aug 9, the ban will remain in force for a period of seven days i.e. Aug 9 to Aug 15.
Chinese Embassy felicitates Pakistani people on ‘Independence Day’
ISLAMABAD, Aug 13 (APP): The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan has congratulated all the Pakistani people around the world on ‘Independence Day’ to be celebrated on August 14 (tomorrow).
The embassy in a message on social media platform X, said, “May the spirit of freedom always shine. On the way to prosperity, China will always stand with Pakistan, China-Pakistan Dosti Zindabad.”
KP police launches operations against wanted criminals: SP
PESHAWAR, Aug 13 (APP):The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police has launched multiple operations against wanted and hardcore criminals across the district during last month, recovering valuables, illegal weapons and drugs from the suspects, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Rural Zone Zafar Ahmed Khan.
The SP while talking to media men on Sunday said the suspects involved in the indiscriminate killing of a citizen were traced and arrested within the limits of Chamkani Police Station. The accused identified as Sana, Saeed and Bashir, who killed a man named Bilal, a resident of Tangi, near Kurona, Shaga Kalan, on July 21, during a robbery incident.
The nabbed suspects have confessed their crime during preliminary investigation. A pistol used in the crime was also recovered from the possession of the accused, SP Khan said.
Similarly, in other operations, the accused involved in arms smuggling to different cities of the country including Punjab were also sent behind the bars.
Likewise three police stations gave revered 37 pistols, 7 Kalashnikovs, guns and several cartridges from the possession of the accused. Cases were registered against the accused and further investigation was started.
He said the suspects involved in drug smuggling were also held during the said period, recovering 66 kilograms of hashish and two kilograms of opium.
The accused used to smuggle drugs to Punjab and other cities of the country through vehicles and motorcycles that also confiscated.
Shahbaz, son of Muhammad Ayub, the leader of another gang involved in the robberies, was also arrested and the stolen mobile phones and Rs 80,000 in cash were also recovered. The accused belongs to an organized band of robbers who are involved in stealing cash, including valuable mobile phones, from citizens on the way.
The SP disclosed that eight criminals were arrested during the crackdown against criminals involved in murder, attempted murder and other serious crimes, including other criminal elements. All the arrested criminals have admitted their involvement in various crimes during preliminary investigation.
Under the supervision of DSP Chamkani Zahid Alam, SHO Chamkani Rehmatullah Khan, SHO Shahpur Akram Jan and SHO Daudzii Muhammad Ayaz along with other police team conducted successful operations against elements involved in various crimes, the SP maintained.
“There is no place for street crimes, drug dealers, gamblers, criminals in the limits of rural division,” he remarked.
Later he handed over the keys of the car and motorcycle to the owners, mobile phones and cash.
Vendor displaying National flags and other stuff to attract the customer in preparation for the Independence Day
A view of HMC building decorated with the colorful lights in celebrations of Independence day
Admin to organize fireworks, cultural program at Liaquat Bagh
RAWALPINDI, Aug 13 (APP):Rawalpindi district administration has finalized arrangements to organize a fireworks show and cultural program at Liaquat Bagh Murree Road Rawalpindi on Saturday, August 13 at 10:30 PM in connection with ‘Independence Day’ celebrations.
According to a district administration spokesman, Commissioner Rawalpindi Division, Liaquat Ali Chatta, Duty Commissioner Rawalpindi Hasan Waqar Cheema and other senior officers would attend the program.
He informed that a musical night ‘Mera Pakistan’ would also be organized by Rawalpindi Arts Council on August 13, at 8 PM.
The citizens were invited to come and join their family and friends and celebrate Independence Day celebrations while entry would be free, he added.
Sonia Azeem, Mubashara Hafeez, Rizwana Khan, Ashaq Malik Ghouri, and a traditional folk dance party would enthrall the audience.
Commissioner of Rawalpindi Division Liaquat Ali Chatta would be the chief guest at the program.
Family busy in selecting and purchasing National flag related stuff from vendor in connection with Pakistan Independence Day celebrations
