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Haroon ur Rasheed assumes charge as new DPO Abbottabad, vows to strengthen rule of law

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ABBOTTABAD, Nov 10 (APP):The newly appointed District Police Officer (DPO) Abbottabad, Haroon ur Rasheed, has officially assumed charge of his office. Upon his arrival at the DPO Office, he was warmly welcomed by SSP Traffic Warden Qamar Hayat Khan, SP Havelian Division Muhammad Ishtiaq, and SP Cantt Division Raja Mehboob.
After assuming charge, DPO Haroon ur Rasheed visited the Police Shuhada (Martyrs) Memorial, where he laid floral wreaths and offered prayers for the departed souls of the martyrs. On this occasion, a smartly turned-out contingent of Abbottabad Police presented him with a guard of honor.
Speaking to officers and media representatives, DPO Haroon ur Rasheed reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing the mutual trust between police and the public, ensuring the supremacy of law, and intensifying efforts to curb criminal activities in the district.
He emphasized that Abbottabad Police would continue to uphold professionalism, discipline, and dedication to public service, maintaining its tradition of protecting lives and property with integrity and devotion.

NPO to organize webinar on ‘Root Cause Analysis’

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP):The National Productivity Organization (NPO) is going to organize a webinar on “Root Cause Analysis” (RCA) on November 12 (Wednesday).
The workshop will provide information about the five steps to RCA with corrective action, root cause and its analysis, principles of RCA,  three basic causes of non-conformance, ISO requirements about RCA and why RCA is Important, said NPO document shared here on Monday.
The learning outcomes include what is RCA and why is it important in solving problems, recognize common barriers to root cause analysis and apply techniques to overcome those barriers.
The webinar is designed for everyone doing supervision at all levels, heads of departments, departmental managers, shift in charge, HR managers, middle management, HSE officers, production engineers, warehouse in charge, lab managers, quality managers, managers and executives of all functions.

Dry weather forecast for Sindh

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KARACHI, Nov 10 (APP):Pakistan Meteorological Department on Monday predicted dry weather in most districts of the Sindh province during the next 24 hours.
Mainly, dry weather is likely to prevail in the province.

Pakistan Army reconstructs, renovates biggest Jamia Masjid of Bajaur

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PESHAWAR, Nov 10 (APP):The Pakistan Army has admirably completed the reconstruction and renovation of the largest Jamia Masjid in Suleman Khel area of district Bajaur, where local residents have expressed deep gratitude for this initiative.
 According to security sources on Monday, the Jamia Mosque, a historic and central place of worship in Suleman Khel, had been destroyed by terrorists.
The Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa took the responsibility of rebuilding and restoring the mosque to its former glory.
 During the renovation, new carpets, inverters, fans and a solar power system were installed.
All necessary facilities have now been made fully operational, ensuring comfort and convenience for worshippers.
 Local residents expressed heartfelt appreciation for the Pakistan Army’s efforts, noting that the mosque holds great historical and spiritual significance for the area.
 They stated that the attack by extremists had caused severe damage to the structure, including the solar system, doors and windows.
“Thanks to the Pakistan Army’s timely intervention, the mosque has been beautifully restored and reopened for the community”, they said.
 The people of Bajaur also praised the Pakistan Army’s continued dedication to peace, reconstruction and the well-being of the local population.

Man killed in road collision

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NOWSHERA VIRKAN, Nov 10 (APP):A man here on Monday died in a road collision on Krial road near Moza Dhon.
The rescue source said a man identified as Muhammad Shafiq was killed on the spot as a motorbike collided with the donkey-cart .
The victim was the father of three girls, they added.
The police have registered a case.

Balochistan CM calls on prime minister

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP): Chief Minister of Balochistan Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti on Monday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here.

During the meeting, they discussed matters related to Balochistan province.

Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry and Advisor to Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah also attended the meeting.

Murtaza Javed Abbasi expresses confidence in PML-N’s victory during Haripur by-election

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HARIPUR, Nov 10 (APP):Former Federal Minister and Provincial General Secretary of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Murtaza Javed Abbasi said that the people of Haripur have always trusted the leadership of Pakistan Muslim League (N) due to its unmatched record of public service and development.
 He expressed full confidence that PML-N candidate Babar Nawaz Khan will win the NA-18 Haripur by-election with a clear majority.
He was addressing a corner meeting held at the residence of Chaudhry Bashir in Village Council Barkot (Kambal Bala) as part of the by-election campaign.
 The meeting was attended by local elders and party workers, where strategies were discussed to make the election campaign more effective and to further strengthen public contact in every village and neighborhood.
Murtaza Javed Abbasi said that PML-N has always prioritized development, education, health, and infrastructure projects in Haripur, and the people still remember the service-oriented politics of Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif. “Our politics is based on performance, not empty slogans. We have delivered in the past and will continue to serve the people with the same dedication,” he said.
He emphasized unity among party ranks and directed workers to intensify their door-to-door campaign to ensure the party’s success.
The meeting was also attended by Tehsil Chairman Khanpur Raja Haroon Sikandar, Chairman Village Council Jabri Dawood Abbasi, Chairman Tehsil Lora Iftikhar Ahmed Abbasi, former candidate for Tehsil Chairman Havelian Malik Talha Asif, Chaudhry Aslam, former member Abdul Razzaq, Chaudhry Sadiq, Muhammad Kashan Abbasi, and other PML-N activists.
Meanwhile, as part of the NA-18 by-election campaign, Mr. Muhammad Kashan Abbasi has been appointed as the Coordinator for Upper Khanpur by the Provincial General Secretary of Pakistan Muslim League (N).

AAC Galyat orders action against illegal tree cutting in Chhachan Tajwal

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NATHIGALI, Nov 10 (APP):Additional Assistant Commissioner (AAC) Galyat, Shamim Ullah, has directed strict action against those involved in the illegal use of fallen timber in Chhachan Tajwal, ordering the immediate seizure of the logs and their deposit in the forest department’s depot.
Acting on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Abbottabad, the AAC visited the area following reports of unauthorized tree cutting and timber log alteration.
 During the inspection, it was found that the tree had fallen along the roadside about two months ago due to a landslide. However, the inquiry revealed that the fallen tree was later handed over to a former chairman with the approval of forest department officials, in violation of existing rules and procedures.
AAC Shamim Ullah issued clear orders for confiscation of the timber and recommended a departmental inquiry to identify and penalize those responsible for the irregularity.
The district administration Abbottabad reaffirmed its resolve to ensure forest conservation and take effective measures against illegal tree cutting and misuse of natural resources in the region.

Train hits to death a 45-year old man

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CHICHAWATNI, Nov 10 (APP):A 45-year old man here on Monday was killed as a passenger train hit him.
The police said a man identified as Latif was trying to cross a railway rack when the train hit and injured him critically.
The injured succumbed to his injuries on way to the hospital, he added.
The police handed over the body to heirs after legal formalities, they said.

Gold prices rise sharply to Rs 429,862 per tola

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP):The gold and silver rates witnessed a significant increase on Monday, with the price of 24-karat gold tola rising by Rs 7,400 to Rs 429,862, up from Rs 422,462 the previous day, the All Pakistan Sarafa-Gems and Jewellers Association reported.
Similarly, 10-gram 24-karat gold increased by Rs 6,337 to Rs 368,530, while 10-gram 22-karat gold rose by Rs 5,551 to Rs 337,573. The international gold price moved up by $74 to reach $4,075 per ounce.
Silver rates also recorded an upward trend, with the 24-karat tola increasing by Rs 115 to Rs 5,209, and 10-gram silver rising by Rs 98 to Rs 4,465. International silver gained $1.15 to settle at $49.47 per ounce.
The gold rate is based on 24-karat purity at 999 standard, the association added.