ISLAMABAD, Jul 22 (APP): Pakistani cueist Hasnain Akhtar has qualified for the pre quarterfinals of the IBSF World Masters, U17, U21 & Men 6Red Snooker Championships 2025 at Manama, Bahrain.
According to details, after U21 Round matches, Hasnain makes it to pre quarterfinals while Ahsan Ramzan has qualified for last 30 Round.
In U21 last 30 Round Result, Ahsan Ramzan (Pak) beat Shahyan Razmi (India) 3-2 (44-88, 68(59)-26, 36-66(33), 91(36)-37, 61-19).
In 6 Red Result, Paras Gupta (India) beat Ahsan Ramzan (Pak) 4-2 (0-43, 33-31, 34-6, 40-26, 0-58, 35-21); Ahmed Aseeri (KSA) beat Hasnain Akhtar (Pak) 4-2 (33_32, 47-30, 30-55, 37(33)-0, 18-44, 34-15); Aditya Mehta (India) beat Muhammad Asif (Pak) 4-0 (39-28, 43-0, 50-5, 70(70)-0); Shahid Aftab (Pak) beat Ayaan Iqbal (Scotland) 4-1 (43-42, 52-0, 5-38, 44-25, 43(35)-0).
After Round Robin of 6 Red Championship Muhammad Asif, Shahid Aftab & Ahsan Ramzan Qualify for knockout Last 30 Round of 6 Red championship.
Pak cueist Hasnain qualifies for IBSF World Masters pre quarterfinals
Man killed in road accident
BAHAWALPUR, Jul 22 (APP):A man died when his tractor overturned in Lal Suhanra area on Tuesday.
According to Rescue-1122, Sharif (65), resident of Chak No 47/DB, Kudwala Yazman was driving a tractor on 25RD National Park Road Lala Suhanra when his vehicle overturned after colliding with another tractor. He received critical head injuries and died on the spot.
Police were investigating.
DC orders expediting Madaris registration, over 50 listed in Khanewal so far
KHANEWAL, Jul 22 (APP):Deputy commissioner Dr Salma Suleman on Tuesday ordered the departments concerned to expedite registration of Madaris and promised full cooperation from the district administration to complete the process.
Presiding over a meeting with DGR Education and manager Auqaf, the meeting discussed the matters pertaining to registered and non-registered Madaris and laid emphasis on importance of completing the process early.
Dr Salma Suleman said the district administration would extend full cooperation to the departments concerned in achieving the objective and added that assistant commissioners would also join the effort.
Deputy Director Registration Madaris Multan Muhammad Kashif Raza said that over 50 Madaris have so far been registered in Khanewal district due to efforts made by DG registration Education Lahore and Deputy Commissioner Office. Registration of a Madarsah is free and required only filling in a proforma, he said adding that registration form could be obtained from deputy director’s office in Multan near Metro Chungi No 6.
Four more terrorists of Fitna al Hindustan neutralized in Kalat
RAWALPINDI, Jul 22 (APP):The Security Forces on Tuesday successfully neutralized more terrorists of Fitna al Hindustan in Kalat besides recovering a large quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosive during a deliberate sanitization operation.
“Following the successful intelligence based operation conducted by the security forces in Kalat District of Balochistan on 19 July 2025, during which 4 terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan were sent to hell; on 21 July 2025, a deliberate sanitization operation was conducted in the surrounding areas,” said a news release issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) here.
During the conduct of the operation, four more terrorists of Fitna al Hindustan were hunted down and successfully neutralized, it further said.
Terrorist hideout was also busted and a large quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives was recovered.
Security Forces of Pakistan, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts by Indian proxies at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan.
President, PM commend security forces for eliminating 8 terrorists of Fitna al Hindustan
ISLAMABAD, July 22 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday commended the security forces for eliminating eight terrorists of Fitna al Hindustan in Kalat, Balochistan province.
The president said that the security forces took out the enemies of the country with display of bravery and professional capacity, adding the nation was standing with its brave forces in the fight against terrorism.
“The terrorists want to sabotage the peace and stability in the country which can never be allowed as the nation is united and the scourge of terrorism will be defeated at all costs,” President Secretariat Media Wing, in a press release, quoted the president as saying.
The president also reiterated the resolve that the security forces would continue its operations till complete eradication of terrorism.
The prime minister appreciated the security forces for eliminating eight terrorists during two-day operation in Kalat.
He reaffirmed that nefarious designs of terrorists, who were inflicting harm upon the lives and properties of the innocent civilians, would be foiled.
“The elements of Fitna al Hindustan, who are enemies of the country’s solidarity, will be rooted out,” PM Office Media Wing, in a press release, quoted the prime minister as saying.
The prime minister further said that the government and the security forces were committed to complete elimination of terrorism from the country.
AC reviews sanitation, desilting
GUJRAT, Jul 22 (APP):Kharian Assistant Commissioner Ahmed Sheer visited the GT Road, Lalamusa, to review sanitation and drainage improvement measures.
He inspected cleanliness operations, desilting of drains, and timely waste removal alongside Municipal Committee staff. The assistant commissioner directed the officers concerned to ensure continuous monitoring of sanitation efforts in urban areas to prevent waterlogging and maintain hygiene during rains.
NA body asks ministries to get ISO 9001 certification
ISLAMABAD, Jul 22 (APP):Commending the Establishment Division and Finance Division on attaining ISO 9001 certification, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat has recommended that all the Ministry should follow the suit and get them certified as per international certification standards.
The recommendation was given in a meeting of the NA Standing Committee held here on Tuesday with Malik Ibrar Ahmad, MNA in the Chair, said a press release.
The Committee met for briefing on the working on Establishment Division and its attached/associated departments apart from pending legislative business.
The Secretary, Establishment Division apprised the committee about the working of the Division and its core functions. He apprised that management of four occupational group of Services of Pakistan came under its purview besides regulation of all matters related to the recruitment, promotion, verification of character and antecedents, conduct and discipline and terms and conditions of civil posts in connection with affairs of the Federation.
Apprising about the last five years performance of the Division, he said that special professional pay scales were introduced, head hunt was conducted to meet professional manpower requirements for technical posts, rules for promotion of civil servants were revised besides revision of policy for upgradation/re-designation of posts and other rules were carried out. He further informed that with technological advancement, Establishment Division had adopted human resources management information system. Apprising about the ongoing initiatives, the Secretary apprised that deputation policy was being revised, updation of Esta Code, Establishment Manual and Secretariat instruction was being carried out.
After comprehensive discussion the committee recommended the Protection of Rights of Regularized Civil Servants and Employees Bill, 2024” Moved by Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah, MNA without amendments. The committee also recommended to the Establishment Division not to take any action against any employees which came under the purview of the legislation till its final outcome.
The Secretary Establishment Division referring to the judgements passed by the Islamabad High Court and the Supreme Court with reference to the matter presented point of view of the government. The committee pended further agenda for its next meeting.
The meeting was attended by MNAs; Tahira Aurangzeb, Nuzhat Sadiq, Dr. Nelson Azeem, Ali Asghar Khan, Khurram Munawar Manj, Syed Raza Ali Gillani, Shahida Begum and Rana Ansar, Ehsan-ul-Haq Bajwa, Muhammad Aslam Ghumman, through Zoom, Movers; Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah, MNA and Sahibzada Sibghatullah, MNA, the Secretary, Establishment Division and other officers of other concerned departments also attended the meeting.
Landslides at many places in Murree, 11 trapped persons rescued
RAWALPINDI, Jul 22 (APP):Landslides occurred at several places on the Chhara Gali to Bastal Road in Murree trapping some 11 persons in vehicles.
The Murree District Administration mobilized the nearest emergency resources as soon as the information about the heavy stones and trees falling on the road was received, a DPR news release said.
The National Logistic Cell and Highway Department’s machinery was immediately called on the spot to remove the debris from the road.
Rescue personnel reached the persons trapped in the vehicles through difficult routes after removing the trees and rocks, and rescued them safely. One of them was shifted to the Samli Hospital.
In Jhanda Gali village, a large rock fell on two houses due to landslide.
The administration continued relief operations at affected places in collaboration with the locals.
According to Deputy Commissioner Murree Agha Zaheer Abbas Shirazi said in a statement that there was a risk of landslides in the mountainous area due to continuous rains.
The district administration was on alert and all the relevant departments were present in the field, he added.
He advised the public to avoid unnecessary travel and support the administration.
Families of KP police martyrs to boycott August 4 ceremonies; announce protest
PESHAWAR, Jul 22 (APP):Families of police martyrs from Kohat, Bannu and Mardan regions have announced a complete boycott of the August 4 Martyrs’ Day ceremonies, citing decades of neglect and broken promises by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government.
Led by Muhammad Salman Khan, the families declared that they will stage a strong protest during the central event in Peshawar, where Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur is expected as the chief guest.
The affected families, whose loved ones laid down their lives in the fight against terrorism, stated that from 1998 to 2024, not a single child of a martyr from their regions has been given employment.
Speaking at a press conference held at the Peshawar Press Club, the children of the fallen officers, carrying portraits of their martyred fathers, stood in silent protest.
Salman Khan lamented that while their elders gave their lives to defend the country, their children have been left without support, wandering the streets and facing rejection.
The families expressed frustration that their children are growing older and are repeatedly told that they no longer qualify for employment due to age limits.
They also highlighted the plight of families with daughters only, saying even they have now grown older with no assistance or consideration from the authorities. Despite repeated announcements from the Chief Minister regarding support for the martyrs’ families, they said these have remained empty words with no action taken.
They urged the government to provide one-time job adjustments if regular appointments are not possible, even if it means offering employment in other districts.
The families warned that unless their demands are met, they will boycott all official Martyrs’ Day ceremonies in Bannu, Kohat and Mardan and continue their protest until their rights are granted.
Excise dept launches action against fancy, non-standard number plates
ISLAMABAD, Jul 22 (APP):Islamabad’s Excise Department has intensified its campaign against vehicles carrying unauthorised number plates and a large-scale operation has been ordered across the federal capital to curb the use of non-standard and fancy number plates on vehicles.
In this regard, Director General Excise Islamabad, Irfan Memon, issued strict instructions to the department’s field teams to take immediate action against violators. He made it clear that only number plates issued by the Excise Department are permitted for use, and any other plates are unacceptable under the law.
During a review meeting, the DG Excise directed officials to increase their operations citywide. He ordered that any vehicle found using non-standard or fancy number plates should not only be fined heavily but also taken off the road immediately. The crackdown will target vehicles using plates with unique designs, modified formats, or personalized inscriptions that differ from the standard format approved by the Excise Department.
“The Excise Department’s authorized number plate is the only valid plate allowed on vehicles in Islamabad,” stated DG Irfan Memon. “Any vehicle found violating this rule will face strict penalties, including on-the-spot impoundment.”
He further emphasised that the objective of this campaign is to enforce the law uniformly and ensure that all vehicles display plates that conform to the prescribed format. “Citizens are urged to remove any fancy or unauthorised number plates immediately to avoid penalties and vehicle impoundment,” Irfan Memon appealed.
Officials believe that the use of non-standard number plates complicates identification of vehicles, especially during traffic checks, surveillance, and investigation processes. This, in turn, poses a security risk in the capital, where vehicle verification is crucial for law enforcement agencies.
The department has observed that some vehicle owners opt for decorative plates featuring stylised fonts, logos, or personal names, which deviate from the official design. According to the Excise Department, such plates are illegal and will not be tolerated on the roads.
To implement this directive effectively, inspection teams have been deployed in various parts of the city. These teams will inspect vehicles on the spot and impose fines on those found in violation. Persistent offenders may face further legal action, including the confiscation of vehicles until compliant plates are installed.
DG Irfan Memon made it clear that there will be no exceptions in this operation. “Fancy number plates are not allowed on roads under any circumstances,” he said. “We will ensure strict compliance with this policy to maintain discipline and standardisation in vehicle registration displays.”
The Excise Department has also launched a public awareness campaign urging residents to adhere to the official regulations. Citizens are being reminded through media and public messages that using non-standard number plates is not only a violation of traffic laws but also contributes to potential legal complications.
Vehicle owners have been advised to obtain official number plates from the Excise Department to avoid any inconvenience during traffic inspections or routine checks by law enforcement agencies. The department reiterated that all vehicles must have standard plates displaying the registration number in the approved font, size, and design.
The crackdown is expected to continue in the coming days, with field teams patrolling key areas of Islamabad, including major roads, markets, and residential sectors. Special checkpoints will also be established where vehicle number plates will be thoroughly inspected.
Officials warn that anyone found using or attempting to use decorative, fancy, or personalised number plates will face immediate action. The public is encouraged to cooperate with inspection teams and ensure their vehicles meet all registration and display requirements as per the law.
With this latest initiative, Islamabad authorities aim to reinforce regulatory compliance and enhance security oversight across the city.