ISLAMABAD
Commissioner for maintaining standard medical environment for patients
SARGODHA, Oct 14 (APP): Commissioner Sargodha Jahanzeb Awan directed the Government Moula Bakhsh Hospital (GMBH) administration to further improve the facilities in the renovated blocks and maintain a standard medical environment for patients.
He issued these directions during his surprise visit to GMBH on Tuesday where he inspected the hospital’s OPD and Gynecology ward, reviewing the facilities provided to patients, staff performance, and administrative matters.
The Commissioner inspected the recently renovated OPD and Gynecology block, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a standard medical environment for patients. He met with doctors and paramedical staff, discussing treatment procedures, patient flow, and facility continuity.
Jahanzeb Awan also visited the polio counter, where he was informed that 27 children had been administered polio drops on the day of his visit.
He emphasized that the goal is to provide maximum convenience to the public.
Pakistan, India play out 3–3 thriller in Sultan of Johor Cup
ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP): In a pulsating encounter of the ongoing 13th Sultan of Johor Cup 2025, traditional rivals Pakistan and India played out a 3–3 draw in Johor, Malaysia on Tuesday.
Pakistan opened the scoring in the 5th minute when captain Hannan Shahid successfully converted a penalty stroke. The Green Shirts extended their lead with two well-executed penalty corners, both converted by Mohammad Sufyan Khan in the 39th and 55th minutes.
For India, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Anand, and Manmeet Singh each found the net once, ensuring the contest remained alive until the final whistle. India was also awarded a penalty stroke but failed to convert it.
Overall, Pakistan earned six and India nine penalty corners. The Pakistani colts converted two of their penalty corners and one penalty stroke into goals, while India failed to capitalize on any of its short corners.
Mohammad Sufyan Khan was adjudged Man of the Match for his brilliant performance and two crucial goals that kept Pakistan in the game.
With this result, Pakistan remains in contention for a semifinal spot. The Pakistan Junior Hockey Team will next face New Zealand on October 15, followed by their final pool match against Australia on October 17.
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Rubina Khalid condemns attack on polio team in Swat’s Matta area
ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP):Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid Tuesday strongly condemned the cowardly attack on a polio vaccination team in the Matta area of Swat, terming it a deplorable and inhumane act.
Senator Rubina Khalid said that targeting health workers who are tirelessly striving to eradicate polio is not only an assault on humanity but also poses a serious threat to global health. She emphasized that these workers risk their lives to ensure the well-being and safety of society.
“We salute their courage and dedication,” she stated, adding that such heinous acts of violence can have grave consequences.
The BISP Chairperson stressed that the protection of health workers must be ensured at all costs and that those responsible for the attack must be held accountable for their actions.
Senator Khalid reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to eradicating polio, saying, “Despite these challenges, we will not step back from our mission to achieve a polio-free world.”