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ICT Police reaffirm citizen protection, justice delivery: SSP Usman Butt

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP):Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police are actively working to ensure the protection of citizens and timely delivery of justice, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Investigation Muhammad Usman Tariq Butt said during an open-door meeting with citizens.
ICT Police reaffirm citizen protection, justice delivery: SSP Usman Butt
An official told APP on Sunday that under the open-door policy, SSP Usman met complainants at his office, listened to their concerns and directed officers to provide immediate protection and relief to affected citizens.
He instructed investigators to ensure the arrest of suspects involved in murder cases and emphasized that negligence in addressing public grievances would not be tolerated. “Protection of citizens’ lives, property and dignity is our top priority,” SSP Usman said.
He further directed that all cases be investigated on merit and assured complainants that Islamabad Police would stand by them until justice is served.

Deadly firing in Capital leaves two women dead, one injured

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): Bhara Kahu Police Station limits witnessed a tragic firing incident when unknown armed assailants opened indiscriminate fire inside a house in Mohallah Rajgan, resulting in the death of two women, while another woman sustained injuries. The attackers fled the scene after the incident.
Deadly firing in Capital leaves two women dead, one injured
An official told APP on Sunday that the assailants forcibly entered the house and opened fire, critically injuring three women. As a result, Asma Bibi, wife of Aziz, aged 30 years, and Kausar, aged 35 years, lost their lives on the spot, while Saima Bibi, aged 30 years, sustained serious injuries.
Deadly firing in Capital leaves two women dead, one injured
The official said that police teams rushed to the scene immediately after receiving information, secured the area and collected forensic evidence. The bodies of the deceased women and the injured victim were shifted to PIMS Hospital for medico-legal formalities and treatment.
SSP Operations Islamabad Qazi Ali Raza also visited the crime scene and directed officers to utilize all available resources to trace and arrest the culprits at the earliest. He ordered the formation of special investigation teams and stressed that those involved would be brought to justice without delay.
Police have launched a search operation in the area, while investigations are underway to determine the motive behind the attack. The suspects remain at large.

Met office predicts cold, dry weather for Sindh

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KARACHI, Dec 14 (APP): Pakistan Meteorological Department on Sunday predicted dry weather in most districts of the Sindh province during the next 24 hours. However, cold conditions are likely during morning or night.

While, fog (in patches) may develop in Sukkur, Rohri, Shikarpur, Kashmor, Larkana, Mohenjodaro and their surroundings during morning or night hours.

Mainly, dry weather is likely to prevail in the province.

BYD Zhengzhou Factory’s cumulative output exceeds one million vehicles

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ZHENGZHOU, Dec 14 (APP): Located in the Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone (ZAEZ) of Henan Province, the BYD Zhengzhou Factory spans nearly 1,000 hectares and stands as BYD’s largest facility both in scale and planned production capacity—a true “super factory” for the company.
Since beginning operations in 2023, the plant has produced over one million vehicles, generating an output value exceeding 170 billion yuan. It contributes more than 80 percent of Henan’s new energy vehicle production and has helped propel the province’s annual NEV output beyond 700,000 units, placing it among the top ten in China.
This was shared by a BYD Zhengzhou Factory official during a visit by a delegation of foreign journalists from Pakistan, South Korea, Ireland, Türkiye, and other countries, who were touring projects within the ZAEZ.
The delegation observed the remarkable “Henan speed” in action: the project broke ground in just 37 days and started production within 17 months. Today, it operates with exceptional efficiency, assembling a finished vehicle every 50 seconds and producing a battery cell every 3 seconds.
The group also visited the BYD Zhengzhou Race Track at ZAEZ—one of the world’s first all-terrain tracks designed specifically for new energy vehicles, following a similar facility in Hefei. The complex features multiple testing scenarios, including off-road sections, a race track, water wading and floating zones, a towering artificial dune, simulated ice tracks, and a low-friction ring road. It serves both as a public racing venue for NEVs and a technology “proving ground” for automotive testing.
Notably, its “hanging dune”—an artificial slope with a vertical height of 29.6 meters and a 28-degree incline, equivalent to a 10-story building—has earned two Guinness World Records: “largest dune bashing test field” and “highest dune simulation facility for dune bashing test field.”

RCCI’s Pindi Food Fest draws massive public interest

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RAWALPINDI, Dec 14 (APP):The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) on Sunday successfully organized the three-day Pindi Food Fest-4th Edition at Ayub Park, which attracted a large number of families and food enthusiasts from Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The annual festival aims to celebrate Pakistan’s rich traditional and regional cuisines, introduce innovative food concepts and provide valuable networking and branding opportunities for SMEs, startups and women entrepreneurs, particularly in the food sector.
Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi, Ambassador of Algeria Brahim Romani, Station Commander Rawalpindi Cantonment Brigadier Ali Anjum Syed, along with representatives of various trade associations and other distinguished guests, visited the festival and appreciated RCCI’s initiative.
During his visit, the minister lauded the RCCI for its proactive role in addressing the issues of the business community while also promoting cultural, social and recreational activities for the public. He congratulated RCCI President Usman Shaukat, his cabinet members and the entire organizing team on the successful arrangement of the food festival.
He said that RCCI deserves appreciation for organizing positive, constructive and people-friendly activities such as the annual food festival. Such events, he added, play a vital role in projecting Pakistan’s soft image at national and international levels. He noted that the presence of foreign diplomats at the festival would help convey a positive impression of Pakistan abroad.
The minister further emphasized that it was wrong to associate Pakistan solely with terrorism, adding that the world must also be introduced to the country’s culture, traditions, hospitality and positive societal values.
RCCI President Usman Shaukat, while highlighting the core objectives of the festival, emphasized the promotion of local culinary heritage and the empowerment of women-led food businesses.
“More than 100 food stalls are participating in the festival, showcasing a wide variety of flavors and cuisines. This initiative provides women entrepreneurs with a platform to launch and grow their brands while building meaningful connections within the industry,” he said.
He added that the festival also served as a source of inspiration for aspiring women entrepreneurs.
“Our goal is to create opportunities and motivate women who have yet to begin their entrepreneurial journey,” he said.
This year, over 15 stalls have been allocated exclusively for women, particularly those running home-based food ventures.

Year’s last polio vaccination drive from Monday

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RAWALPINDI, Dec 14 (APP):The fifth and final anti-polio campaign of the year is starting from Monday, across the Rawalpindi district, with over 4,500 teams deployed to vaccinate approximately 800,000 children under five years of age.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) District Health Authority Rawalpindi, Dr Ehsan Ghani, told APP that despite recent positive environmental samples, the district’s immunization efforts remain strong.
He confirmed the detection of poliovirus in samples from Dhoke Dallal and Safdar Abad sites, calling it an alert for the district and province, indicating ongoing virus circulation.
However, Dr Ghani said the district’s performance is satisfactory, with over 95% coverage achieved in recent campaigns. The target of vaccinating more than 750,000 children under five was fully met.
He added that routine immunization has been strengthened in 25-45 high-risk union councils, with strict instructions to vaccinators to ensure no child from birth to two years goes unvaccinated.
“During the recent Measles-Rubella campaign, Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) drops were also given to children from birth to five years across the district,” he said.
The health chief expressed hope that intense interventions will turn environmental samples negative soon. He noted that samples from another sensitive site in Taxila have consistently remained negative.
Dr Ghani attributed the risk to high population movement, with a daily turnover of 4-6% from areas like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, southern Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and within Punjab. “People from these areas often settle temporarily, and if carrying the virus, it can spread locally,” he explained.
Dr Ghani assured that all possible efforts are underway to make the district polio-free.

Man killed, seven injured in bus-vehicle collision

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MULTAN, Dec 14 (APP): A bus conductor was killed, while seven others sustained injuries as a passenger bus collided with a vehicle near Qadir Pur Raan due to thick fog early morning today.
According to Rescue officials, the deceased was identified as 20-year-old Hammad, son of Mudassir, who died on the spot. The injured were identified as Muhammad Hussnain, Abida, Safdar Abbas, Faizan, Nadia, Rasheeda, and Nasir.
Upon receiving the information, Rescue teams rushed to the scene and shifted the body and three critically injured persons to Nishtar Hospital, while providing first aid to four others with minor injuries.
Police concerned launched investigation into the incident.

Curfew imposed in Jandola, Tank till 6 p.m

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Kamran Muraad
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PESHAWAR, Dec 14 (APP):A curfew has been imposed in the Jandola subdivision of Tank district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.
During the curfew hours, all forms of movement have been completely banned.
According to official sources, all routes leading from Jandola to Upper Waziristan have been closed and traffic has been suspended. Markets and bazaars will also remain closed throughout the curfew period.
The Home and Tribal Affairs Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa issued a formal notification on the recommendation of Deputy Commissioner Tanveer Khattak. The notification clearly states that the curfew will remain in force in Jandola until 6:00 PM.
Authorities further confirmed that all roads from Korr Fort to Jandola and onward to Upper Waziristan will stay closed during the curfew to ensure security and maintain law and order.
Residents have been advised to stay indoors and cooperate with the administration.

Works on Kachehri flyover underpasses project gaining momentum

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RAWALPINDI, Dec 14 (APP): The construction work on Kachehri flyover and related underpasses is gaining momentum as major base beds solidification, guide beams and pile work are near to complete. The timely completion of the project is the crucial target for the government.
A major phase was completed with the casting of the first deck slab on the 567-metre Iftikhar Janjua Underpass, making it the first fully roofed structure among the ongoing projects. Guide beams at the site are now fully complete, while 648 of total 840 piles have been driven, with work continuing on the rest.
Works on Kachehri flyover underpasses project gaining momentum
At the busy Kachehri Chowk, progress is steady on both the 878-metre flyover and the 530-metre underpass. All 101 piles for the flyover are done, four out of eleven pile caps have been cast, and reinforcement work for the pier shafts is going on around the clock. The underpass has its guide beams on both sides fully completed.
At Jinnah Park, the 531-metre flyover has all 24 piles and 5 pile caps finished, with steel fixing for piers underway with full speed. About 70 metres of the 258-metre retaining wall are built, and most bed and lean concrete work is complete.
The adjacent 480-metre Jinnah Park Underpass has seen 300 metres of guide beams completed, 391 out of 446 piles completed, 140 metres of capping beam, and 120 metres of NJ barrier steel fixing.
The project aimed to connect Islamabad Express Highway with the GT Road, Peshawar Road through old Airport Road, making it a signal free route.
Rana Qamar Ali, Executive Engineer (EXEN) of the Punjab Highways Department, confirmed APP that the first full deck slab and over 70 percent completion of girders on the longest flyover have shifted work into high gear. “This will transform Rawalpindi’s traffic flow in the coming months,” he said.
The projects are part of a major urban infrastructure drive by the Punjab government under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, targeting the city’s worst traffic issues.
Once finished, they will end chronic jams at Kachehri Chowk, Iftikhar Janjua Road and Jinnah Park cross over, cut commute times and create smooth and congestion-free routes. The mega project involves five junctions at main Kachehri Chowk being worked with flyovers and underpasses, Iftekhar Janjua Road, Jinnah Park, Qasim Market on Peshawar Road and remodeling of Ammar Chowk.
Approved by the Provincial Development Working Party, the combined projects cost over Rs13.3343 billion.395

Kundi expresses condolences over demise of mother of former Governor Shah Farman

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PESHAWAR, Dec 14 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, expressed deep sorrow and grief on Sunday over the passing of the mother of former Governor Shah Farman Khan.
Governor Kundi prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and courage to bereaved family members to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude.
The Governor said that he shares in the grief of the bereaved family during this difficult time.
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