LAHORE, Aug 03 (APP):Capital City Police Officer Bilal Siddique Kamyana emphasized the need for enhanced coordination and mutual cooperation among departments to expedite ongoing investigations.

He was presiding over a meeting at his office on Saturday to review the performance of the Investigation Wing. The meeting focused on assessing the progress of pending case challans and ensuring their timely completion.

The CCPO Lahore issued directives to relevant officers to expedite the submission of pending challans. He stressed that any lack of interest in duty would not be tolerated and there is no room for negligence or delay within the police department. He warned that wrongful arrests of innocent individuals would not be tolerated and instructed supervisory officers to review the performance of Investigating Officers (IOs) on a daily basis.

The CCPO also highlighted that providing immediate relief to those seeking justice is important and will help  improve the police’s positive image. He reaffirmed the importance of thorough investigations to ensure that the accused receive appropriate sentences. Divisional SPs, DSPs, and In Charges Investigation attended the meeting.

LAHORE, Aug 03 (APP):Punjab University Hailey College of Banking & Finance (HCBF) received approval for 3 acres of land in the University’s new campus for the establishment of HCBF Quaid-e-Azam Campus.

Principal HCBF Dr Ahmed Muneeb Mehta said that the new campus will not only continue to offer ongoing undergraduate and graduate degree programs but also introduce newly approved programs, including BS Islamic Banking & Finance, MS Islamic Banking & Finance, MS Public Finance & Policy, MS Business Analytics and MS Sustainability Management. He said that these programs will be offered at an affordable market price, with a focus on quality recognition, surpassing both public and private sector counterparts. He said that this expansion aims to facilitate the masses and contribute to the university’s vision of providing accessible, high-quality education under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood. He said, “we are thrilled to embark on this new chapter in HCBF’s history and the Quaid-e-Azam Campus will be a hub for academic excellence, innovation, and inclusivity, shaping the future of the corporate sector in Pakistan.”

LAHORE, Aug 03 (APP):The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested three terrorists during 78 intelligence-based operations in different cities of Punjab.

According to a CTD spokesman, the operations were carried out in Faisalabad, Jhelum, Chakwal, during which the main commander of Daesh was arrested from Faisalabad. The CTD also recovered explosive materials,  three detonators, eight feet safety fuse wire, two IED bombs, bullets and weapons, mobile phones and cash from the terrorists. The terrorists have been identified as Abdul Wahab, Saifullah, Khurram Abbas. The terrorists wanted to spread fear and panic among people at different places.

About  506 suspects were arrested during 952 combing operations this week, while 32,056 people were questioned in combing operations, the spokesman added. The CTD is following the goal of a safe Punjab and is determined to root out the scourge of terrorism, he added.

LAHORE, Aug 03 (APP):At least eleven persons were killed and 1424 injured in 1313 road accidents in all 37 districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours. Out of these, 575 people with serious injuries were shifted to different hospitals, while 849 victims with minor injuries were treated at the incident site by Rescue Medical Teams thus reducing the burden of hospitals.

Furthermore, the analysis showed those 741 drivers, 60 underage drivers, 172 pedestrians, and 522 passengers were among the victims of road traffic crashes. The statistics show that 312 RTCs were reported in Lahore which affected 353 persons placing the Provincial Capital at top of the list followed by Multan 87 in with 92 victims and at third Faisalabad with 86 RTCs and 83 victims.

According to the data 1183 motorbikes, 64 auto-rickshaws, 138 motorcars, 25 vans, 11 passenger buses, 23 truck and 105 other types of auto vehicles and carts were involved in the road accidents.

LAHORE, Aug 03 (APP):The Punjab government has decided to call a meeting of the Punjab Assembly on August 11, to express solidarity with  minorities.

Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan will preside over the meeting, Assembly Secretariat sources told APP Saturday. It has been decided to convene the meeting of the Punjab Assembly on August 11, for which a summary has been prepared. A resolution related to Minority Day will be presented in the meeting.

The summary of the meeting of the Punjab Assembly will be sent to the Governor of Punjab. Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan will preside over the meeting