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Rescue-1122 organizes awareness activities on World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

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LAHORE, Nov 16 (APP): Punjab Rescue-1122 organized a series of public awareness activities across the province in connection with the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. According to the Rescue Punjab spokesperson, the initiatives aim to highlight rising road accident trends and promote safe driving practices.
Secretary Emergency Services Dr. Rizwan Naseer said that 75 percent of road accidents in Punjab involve motorcycles, terming the situation alarming. He noted that riding motorcycles in high-speed lanes between vehicles and exceeding the speed limit of 50 km per hour are among the most dangerous behaviours contributing to fatal crashes.
Dr. Rizwan shared that 3,967 people lost their lives in road accidents in 2023, 4,139 in 2024, and 4,201 deaths have been reported so far in 2025, describing this upward trend as highly concerning. He emphasized that reducing accidents requires collective efforts from all stakeholders, including government departments, parents, teachers, and the community.
He said that while helmets and rear-view mirrors are essential, overspeeding and weaving between vehicles remain life-threatening practices that must be discouraged.
Dr. Rizwan added that Rescue 1122 is committed to road safety awareness and will continue efforts to prevent accidents through community engagement and education initiatives.

Farmers urged to sow onion nursery by end of November

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LAHORE, Nov 16 (APP): The suitable time for sowing onion nursery is till end of November and transplanting of seedlings to fields occurs in December and January.
A spokesman for the Punjab Agriculture department said here on Sunday that farmers must use 3 kilograms of onion seeds on per acre of land.
He further suggested growers to apply 1.5 bags of DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) and 1 bag of Potash per acre at the time of sowing.
Regarding land preparation spokesman said that prepare the land well and create small beds with 3-inch space in lines.
Spokesman said that farmers must feel free to seek guidance from the agriculture department to obtain good yield.

Fatima Fertilizer organizes seminar on balanced fertilizer use to boost wheat yield

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sanghar, Nov 16 (APP): Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited on Sunday organized an awareness seminar to promote balanced fertilizer use aimed at increasing wheat yield. The event was attended by agricultural experts, company officials, progressive farmers and field representatives from across the district.
Key participants included Zonal Sales Manager Malik Muhammad Rehan, Development Officer Abdul Samad Abro, Regional Sales Manager Bishop Shehwani, Divisional Director Agriculture (Shaheed Benazirabad) Asadullah Kaka, Deputy Director Agriculture Bashir Ahmed, District Sales Manager Attiq-ur-Rehman, Technical Services Officer Arshadullah Abro, besides Mumtaz Ali Soomro, Yar Muhammad Laghari and Abdul Rehman, Manager Agricultural Development.
Addressing the seminar, experts stressed that enhanced wheat productivity relies on proper land preparation, the use of certified seed, and balanced application of fertilizers. They noted that Fatima Fertilizer is assisting farmers by providing scientifically formulated fertilizers, field guidance and modern agricultural support services.
Speakers said adopting advanced agricultural practices not only increases productivity but also helps maintain soil fertility in the long run.
Farmers appreciated the company’s efforts, stating that such training programmes play a vital role in improving farming practices and contribute significantly to strengthening the country’s agricultural economy.

IGP felicitates 3 cops over success in PMS exam

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LAHORE, Nov 16 (APP): Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar met three Punjab Police officers who achieved notable success in the Provincial Management Service (PMS) examination at the Central Police Office, here on Sunday.
The successful officers include Inspector Legal Javed Iqbal, Lady Assistant Bisma Abdul Sattar, and Sub-Inspector Sadaqat Ali Chadhar.
The IG Punjab congratulated all three officers on their accomplishment and extended his appreciation to them and their families for their dedication, hard work, and outstanding performance. He said the officers had brought pride to the Punjab Police through their commitment and abilities.
Dr. Usman Anwar advised the officers to complete their PMS training with full focus and diligence, urging them to understand professional responsibilities and adopt innovative ideas to make public service their mission. He added that their experience in policing would enable them to address citizens’ issues more effectively. “Use your authority and abilities for the service, development, and progress of the nation,” he emphasized, noting that their association with the Punjab Police would always remain.
According to the Punjab Police spokesperson, Sadaqat Ali Chadhar secured 18th position in the PMS exam, Javed Iqbal 40th, and Bisma Abdul Sattar 42nd. Following their success, all three officers have joined the Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD). Javed Iqbal hails from Khushab, Bisma Abdul Sattar from Sheikhupura, and Sadaqat Ali Chadhar from Chiniot.

Security provided for Christian worship places

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LAHORE, Nov 16 (APP): The Punjab Police remained on high alert and provided foolproof security for Christian worship and prayer programmes held in churches across the province, including Lahore.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar had earlier directed RPOs and DPOs to further enhance the security of churches and instructed supervisory officers to personally inspect security measures at churches and other important locations. He emphasized deploying additional police personnel and snipers at sensitive churches, while Dolphin Squad, PRU, and Elite Force teams were tasked with effective patrolling in surrounding areas.
Dr. Usman Anwar directed the deployed officers and personnel to remain extremely vigilant and maintain strict surveillance of any suspicious activity. He also ordered continuous search and sweep operations around churches, Christian localities, and other sensitive places to ensure law and order.
The IG Punjab added that religious scholars, members of the Christian community, and peace committees should continue their role in promoting interfaith harmony.

Pak cueists win matches in IBSF Snooker World Cup

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP): Pakistani cueists continued their winning streak on Day 2 of the IBSF Snooker World Cup 2025, with Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Hasnain, and Asjad Iqbal securing victories in their respective matches at Muscat, Oman.
According to details, Asif dominated Gebby Putra of Indonesia 3-0, winning the frames 78-38, 73-6, and 89-19. Asif followed up with another convincing win against Qasim Albalushi of Oman, winning 3-0 (80-1, 75-31, 83-3).
Hasnain also had a strong performance, defeating Samer Althaher of Jordan 3-0 (69-0, 80-0, 67-6). However, Hasnain’s winning streak was halted by Ali Gharahgozlou of Iran, who won 3-1 (71-27, 1-74, 96-4, 61-47).
Iqbal secured a 3-0 win over Fred Wagner of Luxembourg (74-32, 83-7, 124-14), showcasing his impressive skills on the table.

CM grieves over loss of lives in Shujaabad accident

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LAHORE, Nov 16 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the death of four people, including two brothers, in a traffic accident in Shujaabad.
The chief minister conveyed her heartfelt condolences and extended sympathies to the bereaved family.

Six held with liquor and arms

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RAWALPINDI, Nov 16 (APP): The Rawalpindi Police on Sunday conducted separate operations across the district, arresting six individuals and recovering over 30 litres of liquor along with weapons and ammunition.
According to a police spokesperson, the Sadiqabad Police arrested two persons and recovered 20 litres of liquor, while the Kallar Syedan Police detained two more and seized 10 litres of liquor.
The Cantt Police arrested one individual and recovered two bottles of liquor, and the Wah Cantt Police apprehended one person and recovered a weapon along with ammunition.

DC directs revenue officers to prepare mutation records of farmers

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Nawabshah, Nov 16 (APP):Deputy Commissioner Shaheed Benazirabad, Abdul Samad Nizamani, on Sunday has issued strict directives to all revenue officers of the talukas, stating that Sindh Government is working seriously to provide relief to farmers.
He instructed revenue officers to ensure that mutation records of farmers’ land are prepared without any delay.
The Deputy Commissioner said that he would personally conduct surprise visits to various tehsils to inspect special desks established for farmers and gather information directly from them. He said that if any complaint was received regarding delays or issues in the mutation process, strict legal action would be taken against the concerned revenue officer and staff.
The DC advised the farmers to submit their applications for land mutation at their respective Mukhtiarkar offices. In case of any problem, farmers may also visit the Deputy Commissioner’s office for assistance, he said.

Rawalpindi Police maintain continuous security arrangements for churches

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RAWALPINDI, Nov 16 (APP): The Rawalpindi Police have continued to maintain enhanced security arrangements for churches across the city, with over 400 officers and personnel deployed on duty.
“Senior officers regularly inspect the deployed staff and brief them on their responsibilities,” a police spokesperson said on Sunday.
Mobile units, Elite Force and Dolphin Force teams also conduct continuous patrolling and surveillance to ensure maximum security of the churches, he added.
City Police Officer Syed Khalid Hamdani said the protection of citizens’ lives and property, including those of minority communities, remained the police’s foremost responsibility, adding that all available resources were being utilised to ensure their safety.
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