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Intensifying crackdown on criminal elements stressed

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DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Dec 04 (APP):District  Police Officer (DPO) Tank Shabbir Hussain Shah has directed for further accelerating the crackdown against criminal elements to ensure lasting peace in the area.
In this regard, he said that Tank Police were fully committed to public service, maintaining peace and eliminating crime, and that all available resources are being utilized to achieve these goals.
He expressed these views while chairing a meeting at his office here on Thursday.
According to police spokesman, all DSPs and SHOs of the district attended the meeting, during which the overall law-and-order situation, ongoing police operations and future strategy were reviewed in detail.
During the meeting,  he emphasized ensuring strict and effective action against drug dealers, illegal arms holders and proclaimed offenders without any discrimination.
The DPO also instructed officers to prioritize prompt resolution of public complaints and maintain courteous behavior with citizens visiting police stations, noting that mutual trust between the police and the public plays a vital role in maintaining peace.
Security arrangements for police personnel, police offices, stations and sensitive installations were also reviewed.
The DPO added that, given the current situation, the safety of police officers and the protection of citizens’ lives and property were equally important.
He said that the patrolling system should be made more effective in order to ensure foolproof security throughout the district.

Punjab Information Deptt, RUDA sign accord for development of Journalist Colony Phase-II

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LAHORE, Dec 04 (APP):The Punjab Information Department and the Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) on Thursday signed an agreement for the development of Journalist Colony Phase-II, in line with the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
Secretary Information Syed Tahir Raza Hamdani and Brig (retd) Mansoor Ahmed Janjua signed the document at a ceremony attended by CEO RUDA Imran Amin, Lahore Press Club President Arshad Ansari, Senior Vice President Afzal Talib, Deputy Managing Director Adnan Arshad, Director Public Relations Abid Latif Sandhu and other officials.
Under the agreement, RUDA will provide developed plots to journalists within three to five years. An initial deposit of Rs. 62,500 will be submitted to the Punjab Journalist Housing Foundation.
The secretary information said the provincial government, following the vision of CM Maryam Nawaz, had formally initiated practical steps to ensure housing for journalists.
RUDA CEO Imran Amin said the authority was offering affordable residential plots to the journalist community on the instructions of the Punjab government, adding that the living standards in the colony would be at par with those of the Chahar Bagh Scheme.
Lahore Press Club President Arshad Ansari thanked Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Information Minister Azma Bokhari, noting that the initiative had paved the way for the long-awaited housing project for journalists. He called for keeping monthly installments reasonable in view of low salaries and unemployment in the media industry.

Commissioner inspects under-construction section of Rs. 2.89bn Multan Avenue project

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MULTAN, Dec 04 (APP):Commissioner Amir Karim Khan visited the under-construction section of Multan Avenue, a signature boulevard of Multan city, on Thursday to review the ongoing development work.
During the visit, the commissioner received a detailed briefing from the relevant officers regarding the pace of construction and instructed them to ensure the completion of Rs 2.89 billion project within the next four months.
He directed that the model portion of parking bays and greenways along Multan Avenue be completed by the end of December, emphasizing that visible progress must be achieved within the stipulated timeline.
Commissioner Khan further ordered all utility service providers to expedite the relocation of their infrastructure to prevent inconvenience to the public. He stressed that delays caused by pending utility shifts would not be tolerated.
To ensure public safety during construction, the commissioner instructed that green screens and protective sheets be installed around all active work zones, adding that safe passage for citizens is a top priority.
He issued strict orders to fully adhere to safety protocols throughout construction activities and reiterated that no compromise on quality will be accepted. The commissioner made it clear that the highest construction standards must be maintained to deliver a durable and citizen-friendly project.

PFA intensifies action against adulterated milk, substandard salt in Murree, Chakwal

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RAWALPINDI, Dec 04 (APP): The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has stepped up its crackdown on the preparation and sale of adulterated and substandard food items across the province, a PFA spokesperson said on Thursday.

According to the spokesperson, inspections carried out in Murree and Chakwal led to the disposal of a large quantity of adulterated milk and inferior-quality salt, while strict legal action was initiated against several milk shops and production units.

The spokesperson said that during sampling at milk shops on Lower Mall and Cart Road in Murree, the presence of dry powder was confirmed in the milk. The PFA teams subsequently discarded nearly 500 litres of adulterated milk on the spot. Cases were registered against four milk shops found guilty of adulteration, and the premises were sealed.

He added that ensuring safe and quality food for residents and tourists in Murree remained a top priority. Routine inspections of various food outlets and milk shops were being carried out daily. Citizens and tourists were urged to report complaints to the PFA helpline 1223.

In Chakwal, the PFA Rawalpindi Division teams conducted an operation at a salt production unit located in the Small Industrial Estate on Rawalpindi Road. After laboratory analysis declared the samples unfit, around 10,000 kilograms of substandard salt was destroyed. The unit was also fined Rs30,000 for producing salt with iodine content below the approved standard.

The spokesperson said that inspections of all major and minor food production units across the province were under way to ensure the supply of safe and quality food to the public.

18 arrested in crackdown on illegal kidney transplant networks

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PESHAWAR, Dec 04 (APP):The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched a major crackdown against illegal kidney transplant networks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, uncovering the involvement of five organized groups engaged in unlawful organ transplantation.
According to FIA officials on Thursday, 18 suspects have been arrested over the past year, while five illegal transplant centers have been sealed during the operations. Investigations revealed that patients in need of kidney transplants were being charged between Rs. 4 to 5 million per procedure.
Authorities disclosed that patients from across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Peshawar were mostly shifted to Rawalpindi for surgeries, whereas medical samples of both patients and donors were collected in Peshawar. It was further revealed that most agents and surgeons involved in the illegal trade belong to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
During the crackdown, four illegal centers operating in residential houses in Peshawar, Nowshera, and Mardan were sealed. It was also disclosed that setting up such a center costs approximately Rs. 3 million and to avoid detection, these facilities were often established inside private homes.
The investigation found that patients were charged up to Rs. 5 million, while donors received only a small share of around Rs. 300,000. The remaining amount was distributed among agents, surgeons, and other staff.
Sources confirmed that eight FIRs have been registered this year against those involved in the illegal organ trade. Under the law, the accused face up to 10 years of imprisonment and the professional licenses of the involved surgeons are also being suspended.

Mansehra administration issues final 7-day notice to illegal foreign residents

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Samina Ch
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MANSEHRA, Dec 04 (APP):The District Administration and District Police Mansehra on Thursday have issued an important notice to all illegally residing foreign nationals across the district, directing them to vacate the area within seven days.
The directive follows the provincial government’s orders issued through letter No. F-4(7)-RR/25 dated 13 October 2025, under which the eviction of illegal residents is already underway.
According to the notice, all illegal foreign nationals must voluntarily leave District Mansehra by 11 December 2025. Authorities warned that after the deadline, strict legal action will be taken against any citizen found renting out their house, shop, or property to illegal foreign individuals.
Additionally, landowners who have provided private land for Afghan refugee camps have been instructed to submit their applications along with relevant documents to the Deputy Commissioner Mansehra’s office. This will allow the administration to formally return the land to its rightful owners.
The district administration and police emphasized their commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring the safety and welfare of the public.

BCB revise match start time of Pakistan-Bangladesh Women’s U19 T20 series

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 04 (APP): The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has revised the match start time of the Pakistan-Bangladesh, Women’s U19 T20 series.
According to BCB, due to early sunset in Cox’s Bazar, the Women’s Wing of BCB has revised the match start time.
From the next matches onward, the match will now begin at 1pm local time instead of 1:30pm. (Pakistan time: Start 12pm; Toss 11.30am).
It may be mentioned that Pakistan’s Eman Naseer and Bangladesh’s Sadia Islam are leading their respective U19 teams in the five-match T20 series.
The series began on December 3, with Pakistan securing a thrilling 13-run win in the first T20. The second T20 of the five-match series will be played at the same venue on Friday. followed by December 7, 10 and 12.

PHP Sargodha reports major arrests, safety drives in Nov 2025

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Samina Ch
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SARGODHA, Dec 04 (APP):The Punjab Highways Patrolling (PHP) Police Sargodha region on Thursday released its performance report for November 2025, highlighting arrests, traffic enforcement, safety awareness drives and revenue collection.
According to a PHP spokesperson, 78 proclaimed offenders, including 22 court absconders, were arrested during the month. The force also imposed 58,942 challans for various traffic violations — such as overloading — collecting Rs 35.685 million in revenue.
The PHP teams checked 522,634 people and 338,157 vehicles through the e-police app, while speed-camera units issued challans to 535 vehicles for traffic violations. Additionally, 278 FIRs were registered against vehicles carrying illegal gas cylinders.
In efforts to promote road safety, PHP delivered 1,740 awareness lectures across different institutions, and issued 4,523 driving licences during November.

DPO Abbottabad holds weekly orderly room for timely resolution of police personnel’s issues

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ABBOTTABAD, Dec 04 (APP):District Police Officer (DPO) Abbottabad Haroon Rasheed Khan convened a weekly orderly room to address the professional, administrative, and welfare-related issues of police officers and personnel.
Officers and staff from across the district participated in the session.
During the meeting, officials presented their concerns, which were heard attentively by the DPO. He issued on-the-spot directives to the relevant officers and ensured immediate action on several complaints.
DPO Haroon Rasheed Khan emphasized that resolving the problems of police personnel is a top priority to enhance the overall performance of the force. He noted that the system of reward and punishment will continue with full transparency to maintain discipline, while officers demonstrating exceptional performance will be encouraged.
He expressed hope that police officers and personnel will keep fulfilling their responsibilities with dedication, honesty, and professionalism to further improve the law and order situation in the district.

Gold price drops by Rs1,700 per tola

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 4 (APP):Gold prices of per tola 24-karat gold on Thursday dropped by Rs1,700 per tola to Rs441,462, compared to Rs.443,162, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association.
The price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold fell by Rs1,457 to Rs378,482, while 10 grams of 22-karat gold were priced at Rs346,954 after a decrease of Rs1,336.
In the international market, gold slipped by $17, settling at $4,191 per ounce.
Similarly, the price of 24-karat silver per tola decreased by Rs85 to Rs6,000, while the rate for 10 grams dipped by Rs72 to Rs5,144. International silver also fell by $0.85 to $57.28 per ounce.
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