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137 constables promoted in Lahore Police

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Ahmed Waheed
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LAHORE, Jul 23 (APP):The Lahore Police on Wednesday promoted 137 constables to the rank of head constable in a move aimed at improving operational efficiency and enhancing professional development within the force.
The promotions were approved by the Departmental Promotion Board chaired by DIG (Administration) Imran Kishwar. SSP (Discipline) Muhammad Kashif Aslam and SP (Headquarters) Munazza Karamat were also part of the board.
According to a police spokesperson, a total of 123 constables from the C-1 Wing and 14 from the C-2 Wing were promoted. The promoted personnel serve in different divisions, including operations, investigation and security.
Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana congratulated the promoted officers and expressed confidence in their abilities to perform their new duties with diligence. He stated that timely promotion is a fundamental right of every police employee and contributes to improving institutional performance.
DIG Imran Kishwar urged the newly promoted head constables to fulfill their duties with greater responsibility and professionalism. He stressed the importance of capacity building and encouraged the officers to complete their mandatory training for future advancement.

IHC rejects stay order’s request against dissolution of CDA

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday rejected the request of an immediate stay order against dissolution of CDA and served notices to respondents on intra court appeal (ICA) against the verdict of single member bench.
A two-judge bench, comprising Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro and Justice Azam Khan, heard the ICA. The court rejected the plea to immediately suspend the decision to dissolve the CDA, however, the intra-court appeal filed against this decision has been accepted for regular hearing.
The court refused to immediately suspend Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani’s decision and issued notices on various petitions related to the decision to dissolve the CDA and its suspension, seeking responses from the parties.
According to the order, the appellant’s lawyer took the position that the single bench granted more relief than the request made in the petition, while the CDA has the legal authority to impose right-of-way tax. The court sought responses from all parties and adjourned the further hearing of the case until a later date.

BISE Multan announces Matric 2025 top position holders

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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MULTAN, Jul 23 (APP):The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Multan on Wednesday announced the results of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) First Annual Examination 2025, along with the names of top position holders in overall, Science (Boys & Girls), and General groups.
According to official results, Haroon Hamid (Roll No. 102394) of National Higher Secondary School, Dunyapur secured the overall first position by obtaining 1,193 marks out of 1,200.
Husna Ina Fatima (Roll No. 103010) from Al-Kareem Public Girls Higher Secondary School, Dunyapur secured the second position with 1,188 marks. The third position was shared by four students, each securing 1,187 marks, including Hafsa Ashiba Fatima (Govt. Model Muslim Girls High School, Multan), Asbah Fatima Ahmad (The Educators Ghazali Campus Girls, Vehari), Meerab Fatima (The Educators Ghazali Campus Girls, Vehari), and Khadija (Nishtar Girls Higher Secondary School, Shalimar Colony, Multan).
Science Group (Boys): 1st position: Haroon Hamid (1193 marks) – National HSS, Dunyapur, 2nd position: Muhammad Ibrahim Waseem (1185 marks) – Zakariya Public School, Multan, 3rd position: Abdullah (1184 marks) – National HSS, Dunyapur.
Science Group (Girls): 1st position: Husna Ina Fatima (1188 marks) – Al-Kareem Public Girls HSS, Dunyapur, 2nd position: Hafsa Ashiba Fatima (1187 marks) – Govt. Model Muslim Girls High School, Multan, and 3rd position: Asbah Fatima Ahmad, Meerab Fatima, and Khadija (1187 marks each).
BISE Multan Chairman and Controller of Examinations congratulated all position holders, their parents, and institutions for the remarkable academic achievement. The board lauded the students’ hard work and emphasized the importance of quality education for future success.

21 outlaws nabbed; drugs & weapons seized

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police arrested 21 outlaws during various operations conducted by Sabzi Mandi, Shams Colony, Khanna, Nilore, Phulgran, and Shahzad Town police station teams.
A public relations officer told APP that 10 individuals involved in different criminal activities were apprehended. Police recovered 403 grams of ice, 60 bottles of wine, four pistols with ammunition, and several daggers from their possession. Cases have been registered against the accused, and further investigations are underway.
He said that in a separate campaign targeting proclaimed offenders and absconders, police teams arrested six criminals from different areas.
He said the operations were carried out under the special directions of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, as part of an ongoing crackdown against crime and criminal elements to maintain peace in the federal capital.
Islamabad Police remains fully committed to protecting the lives and property of citizens and ensuring public safety, adding that no one will be allowed to disrupt the peace, he concluded.

PIC issues show-cause notices to senior officers of multiple federal bodies

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):The Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) has issued show cause notices to senior officers of various federal public bodies for their continued non-compliance with the provisions of the Right of Access to Information Act, 2017.
The decision comes in the wake of repeated failures by these officials to appear before the Commission and provide public information requested by citizens under the law.
In an order passed in Appeal No. 3875-08/24 titled Farooq Dawood vs Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Commission noted that it had received yet another request for extension from the designated officer of MOFA. This follows several previous requests for adjournments, which have already caused significant delay in the disposal of the appeal—delays the Commission stated are contrary to the spirit of the law. Taking serious notice of this pattern of non-cooperation, the Commission has issued a show cause notice under Section 20(1)(f) of the Right of Access to Information Act, 2017 to the designated officer (Spokesperson), asking him to explain why proceedings should not be initiated against him for non-compliance.
The Commission has also directed to issue show cause notice to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who is also the designated Public Information Officer, under the same section of the Act. The Commission has further ordered that the Secretary of MOFA, as head of the public body, be informed that if no response is received from the Ministry, the matter will be decided ex-parte.
In a similar move, the Commission has issued show cause notices under Section 20(1)(f) of the Act to the Chief Executive Officer of Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), the Executive Director of the Federal Government Polyclinic Postgraduate Medical Institute, the Managing Director of the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC), and the Public Information Officer of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). These show cause notices were issued due to the continuous absence of these officers during scheduled hearings of the Commission, despite the issuance of multiple notices, and their failure to provide the information requested by citizens.
The Commission expressed its displeasure over the non-appearance of officers of public bodies, emphasizing that such behavior causes undue delays in the provision of public information to citizens who are exercising their right under the law. The Commission reiterated that this non-compliance undermines the fundamental right of citizens to access information.
The Right of Access to Information Act, 2017 guarantees every citizen the right to access public records held by federal public bodies, in accordance with Article 19-A of the Constitution of Pakistan.

NHA clears over 30 locations in landslide-hit Gilgit-Baltistan

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NNPS Desk
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ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP): The National Highway Authority (NHA) teams have been actively engaged in relief and restoration work over the past two days, clearing more than 30 critical points in areas of Gilgit-Baltistan affected by recent heavy rains and landslides.

According to an official statement issued by the NHA on Wednesday, field teams have been working continuously, even during night hours where weather conditions permit to reopen blocked routes and restore traffic flow.

“Thanks to their tireless efforts, the NHA has successfully cleared over 30 locations on the Karakoram Highway, N-15, and the Jaglot–Skardu Road, restoring traffic flow,” it added.

On Tuesday, NHA teams successfully reopened several sections of the Karakoram Highway for traffic, including areas near Chilas Bazaar and Chilas Zero Point. The highway at Passu was opened for one-way traffic, as were sections near Tatta Pani and Jalkhad. NHA teams worked through the night to support these efforts.

The stretch from Jalipur to Gundalo on the Karakoram Highway was also cleared and reopened for two-way traffic. All affected points between Thalichi and Chilas were successfully cleared, with one-way traffic restored. Near Besal, N-15 was cleared of debris. The Jaglot–Skardu Road was also reopened for two-way traffic.

On Wednesday, another landslide at Tatta Pani temporarily blocked the highway, but NHA teams quickly cleared it again. The road from Lushe Bridge to Naran was also cleared and is now open. Chilas Main Bazaar has been restored for public movement.

The road between Lothiyan and Lushe Bridge is now fully open, and NHA has begun work at Lushe Bridge to ensure traffic restoration. Materials for temporary access have started arriving, and traffic flow at Lushe Bridge will be restored in the shortest possible time.

Babusar Bazaar has been cleared and is now accessible. The road from Babusar Top to Chilas is also open for traffic. The Jaglot–Skardu Road, which was cleared yesterday, remains open for two-way traffic. Heavy machinery and manpower have been deployed for clearance operations. These efforts will continue until all affected routes are fully reopened.

All activities are being monitored in real time from the control room at NHA Headquarters. Chairman NHA Sheheryar Sultan is personally overseeing the entire operation to ensure swift and effective restoration.

These operations will continue until the final obstruction is removed.

UN Security Council begins debate on recent developments in Middle East

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Kamran Muraad
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UNITED NATIONS, Jul 23 (APP): The UN Security Council Wednesday began its quarterly open debate on “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question”.
Chaired by Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, the meeting is set to cover the recent developments in Gaza, West Bank and the wider Middle East region — including in Iran, Lebanon, Syria, and the Red Sea.
At the out set,  Mohamed Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations  is briefing the 15-member Council.

DC expresses concern over child dying of food poisoning

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Ahmed Waheed
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LODHRAN, Jul 23 (APP):The District Peace Committee meeting, led by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr Lubna Nazir and District Police Officer (DPO) Ali Bin Tariq, expressed deep concerns over a tragic incident involving food poisoning at a local seminary in Lodhran.
Assistant Commissioner (AC) Kahror Pakka Muhammad Asghar Iqbal, Civil Defence Officer Tahir Abbas Bhutta, and various religious and civil society representatives also attended the meeting.
The DC expressed deep concern over the unfortunate incident in which 11 seminary students fell ill and one student lost his life after consuming food. She highlighted the responsibility of madrasa administrators to ensure that food provided to boarding students meets hygienic and nutritional standards. “It is imperative that seminary management regularly inspects food quality and preparation practices in accordance with health and safety regulations,” the deputy commissioner said. She directed members of the District Peace Committee to visit local seminaries, raise awareness among administrators, and highlight critical issues related to food hygiene to prevent such incidents in the future.
DPO Ali Bin Tariq, while addressing the committee, called the incident a “clear case of criminal negligence” and stated that a thorough investigation was underway. “The postmortem and lab reports will determine the cause, and those found responsible will face strict legal action,” he added.
The DC issued instructions for launching awareness and enforcement campaigns against underage driving, riding motorcycles without licenses, and failing to wear helmets.
Prominent religious scholars including Hafiz Muhammad Akram Kanju, Muhammad Raza Hussain Joiya, Syed Murtaza Shah, and Muhammad Abid Mangla addressed the session, calling for vigilance and community engagement. President District Bar Association Malik Allah Nawaz Chanar, Christian Peace Committee member Jacob Aftab, Tahir Javed Bhatti (President, Central Traders Association), Sheikh Saifuddin Saifi (Commission Agents’ Association), and industrialist Malik Habib Babar Khokhar also condemned the seminary incident and assured full support for public awareness efforts.

BISE Sargodha announces position holders of Matric Exams 2025

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Ahmed Waheed
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SARGODHA, Jul 23 (APP):The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Sargodha announced the names of the top position holders in the Matric Annual Examination 2025, here on Wednesday
According to a press release issued by the education board, Commissioner Sargodha Division and Chairman of the Sargodha Education Board Jahanzaib Awan, revealed the results during a press conference here. According to the official announcement, Marwa Sohail (Roll No. 567515) of Daar-e-Arqam Model Girls School secured the first position overall by scoring 1187 marks. Muhammad Siraj Khan (Roll No. 515753) of Government High School Kamar Mashani stood second with 1186 marks. The third position was shared by four students: Muhammad Asad Javed (Roll No. 500135) of Government Model High School Bhakar, Muhammad Muneeb Arshad (Roll No. 500144) of Government Model High School Bhakar, Muneeb-ur-Rehman (Roll No. 536922) of Daar-e-Arqam Sillanwali, and Ayesha Muskan (Roll No. 564752) of Daar-e-Arqam Jhal Chakian, all scoring 1184 marks.
In the Science Group (Boys), Muhammad Siraj Khan claimed the first position with 1186 marks. The second position was jointly held by Muhammad Asad Javed, Muhammad Muneeb Arshad, and Muneeb-ur-Rehman, each with 1184 marks. The third position was secured by Shamir Rauf (Roll No. 500917), Shamsheel Haider (Roll No. 503430), and Muhammad Hamza Basheer (Roll No. 528486), each scoring 1180 marks. In the Humanities Group (Boys), Sardar Usman Haider Ali Khan (Roll No. 573517) achieved the first position with 1159 marks, while Muhammad Abbas Ameer (Roll No. 618012) came second with 1134 marks, and Ahmad Sher Zaman (Roll No. 621533) stood third with 1099 marks.
Among the Humanities Group (Girls), Uraij Fatima (Roll No. 577073) secured the first position with 1144 marks, followed by Kaneez Batool (Roll No. 577056) with 1140 marks, while Jameela Majeed achieved the third position with 1138 marks.
The commissioner congratulated all the position holders, their parents, and teachers on their excellent performance and extended his best wishes for their future success.
Board Secretary Abu-Al-Hassan Naqvi and Controller of Examinations Riaz Qadeer Bhatti were also present during the press briefing.
An award distribution ceremony to honor the position holders would be held on Thursday, July 24, at 9:30 AM at the BISE Sargodha Complex, where medals and other prizes would be distributed, said by the Secretary Education board Abu Al Hassan.

Empowered youth key to sustainable peace; says KP Governor

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NNPS Desk
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ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP): Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has emphasized that empowering youth and harnessing their positive potential was essential for sustainable peace and development. He said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has endured the severe impacts of extremism, making it crucial to create opportunities for young people in innovation, interfaith harmony and civic engagement.

He expressed these views while addressing the closing ceremony of the flagship initiative Youth Engagement and Resilience Initiative (YERI), organized by the Human Resource Development Network (HRDN) here Wednesday. The event was attended by HRDN CEO Robeela Bangash, representatives from the European Union, NACTA, UNODC and a large number of youth from across the country.

Governor Kundi termed the YERI project a significant step forward, saying that it not only helped polish the skills of youth but also strengthened efforts to promote social cohesion and counter extremism in Pakistan.

He praised HRDN for its implementation of the initiative, calling it a movement that has enabled young people to actively contribute to leadership, harmony and peace building.

He also extended his gratitude to the European Union, National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for their valuable support in advancing youth welfare and peace efforts in the country.

Highlighting the achievements of youth champions from Swat, Turbat, Mirpurkhas and Bahawalpur, the Governor remarked that their success was living proof of how proper guidance, opportunities and platforms can transform youth into ambassadors of positive change. The inclusion of young women and individuals from minority communities in the project sends a powerful message that true peace can only be achieved through equality, inclusion and representation, he stressed.

Meanwhile, Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has stressed the urgent need for timely and effective measures to mitigate the growing impact of climate change, citing increasingly erratic weather patterns as a serious public concern.

During a visit to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), along with PPP Parliamentary Leader in KP Assembly, Ahmad Karim Kundi, the Governor received a detailed briefing on potential flood threats, particularly in the Indus River and other major rivers.

Chairman NDMA Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik informed him about preparedness efforts and current water levels.

The Governor highlighted the urgent need for relief in flood-affected areas like D.I. Khan and criticized local authorities over mismanagement in Swat.

He praised the NDMA’s efforts and assured full support from the Governor House for future disaster response.

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