Tag: Rawalpindi News

Minister proposes plan to remove congestion on busy roads in big cities

RAWALPINDI, April 26 (APP): Provincial Minister for Transport and Mass Transit Bilal Akbar Khan on Friday said that Punjab government is taking all necessary steps to provide comfortable travelling to people and for this, a comprehensive plan has been prepared to remove congestion on busy roads in different cities including Rawalpindi. He said that government… Continue reading Minister proposes plan to remove congestion on busy roads in big cities

Rawat police arrest four robbers; recover Rs 700,000

RAWALPINDI, Apr 26 (APP):Rawat Police while conducting a raid here managed to arrest four accused allegedly involved in a bank robbery and recovered Rs700,000, arms, and other items from their possession. A Mehran car bought with the looted money was also recovered. A police spokesman informed that three pistols, ammunition, and a 12-bore rifle used… Continue reading Rawat police arrest four robbers; recover Rs 700,000

RTO Rawalpindi destroys huge quantity of non-duty paid cigarettes

RAWALPINDI, Apr 25 (APP): Regional Tax Office (RTO), Rawalpindi here on Thursday carried out destruction of massive quantity of illicit, smuggled, counterfeit and non-duty paid cigarettes valuing around at Rs 194 million. The RTO organized a ceremony for destruction of about 2585 packets (25,580,000 sticks) of illicit cigarettes, said a news release. Chief Commissioner, RTO,… Continue reading RTO Rawalpindi destroys huge quantity of non-duty paid cigarettes

60 FIRs, Rs 258,000 fine imposed for violating dengue SOPs

RAWALPINDI, Apr 25 (APP):As many as 60 FIRs had been registered on violations of anti-dengue SOPs from January 1 to date in various areas of the Rawalpindi district, said District Coordinator Epidemics Prevention and Control Dr Sajjad Mehmood here Thursday. Giving details of the penalty actions, the health officer said that the district administration, in… Continue reading 60 FIRs, Rs 258,000 fine imposed for violating dengue SOPs

Police arrest two bike lifters with five motorcycles

RAWALPINDI, Apr 25 (APP):Police have arrested two bike lifters and recovered five stolen motorcycles from their possession, said a Police spokesman here on Thursday. He informed that a team under the supervision of SHO, Mandra Police Station managed to net two bike lifters namely Zabiullah and Naeem Akhtar and recovered five stolen motorcycles, and other… Continue reading Police arrest two bike lifters with five motorcycles

Zero tolerance against illegal encroachments. RCB Chief

RAWALPINDI, Apr 24 (APP):Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rawalpindi Cantonment Board Ali Irfan Rizvi said that there would be no compromise against illegal encroachments in cantonment areas. The CEO said this regarding a comprehensive anti-encroachment operation which was carried out in various parts of the cantonment on Wednesday.  All temporary or permanent encroachments outside shops will… Continue reading Zero tolerance against illegal encroachments. RCB Chief

Court awards nine years’ imprisonment in drug case

RAWALPINDI, Apr 23 (APP):A District and Sessions Court on Monday awarded nine years’ imprisonment to an accused in a drug smuggling case. According to a Police spokesman, the accused Khurram was found guilty of possessing 3,410 grams of hashish and was arrested by Sadiq Abad police in 2023. After recording evidence from the witnesses and… Continue reading Court awards nine years’ imprisonment in drug case

Authorities directed to start de-silting project of all nullahs immediately

RAWALPINDI, Apr 23 (APP): Commissioner Rawalpindi Division, Engineer Aamir Khattak here on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to start cleanliness and de-silting project of all the nullahs immediately. He said that the de-silting project should be completed before monsoon so that the vulnerable points particularly low-lying areas could be protected from flooding during heavy rains.… Continue reading Authorities directed to start de-silting project of all nullahs immediately

Police arrest eight drug dealers with over 11 kg charras

RAWALPINDI, Apr 23 (APP):Rawalpindi district police have arrested eight drug dealers and recovered over 11 kg charras, said a police spokesman here on Tuesday. He informed that Rattaamral police held Tariq and recovered 2400 grams charras while Rizwan, Adeel, Bilal and Aliyan were sent behind the bars for having over 5.5 kg charras. Waris Khan… Continue reading Police arrest eight drug dealers with over 11 kg charras

Tree Plantation Ceremony organized at Commissioner Office to observe ‘World Earth Day’

RAWALPINDI, Apr 22 (APP): A tree plantation ceremony was organized here on Monday at Rawalpindi Commissioner Office to observe the ‘World Earth Day’. According to a PHA spokesperson, like the rest of the world, the World Earth Day was observed in Pakistan on April 22 and a tree plantation ceremony was organized at Rawalpindi Commissioner… Continue reading Tree Plantation Ceremony organized at Commissioner Office to observe ‘World Earth Day’

RDA issues show cause notice to Faisal Town, Phase-II

RAWALPINDI, Apr 22 (APP):Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) on the directives of the Director General (DG), RDA, Kinza Murtaza, has issued a show cause notice to illegal housing scheme namely Faisal Town, Phase-II. According to RDA spokesman, the Metropolitan Planning and Traffic Engineering (MP&TE) Directorate of RDA issued a show cause notice to the owner of… Continue reading RDA issues show cause notice to Faisal Town, Phase-II

Wanted criminal apprehended for Wife’s murder

RAWALPINDI, Apr 22 (APP): Police have apprehended a proclaimed offender involved in the tragic shooting and killing of his wife during a domestic dispute. Identified as Imdadullah, the wanted criminal had been on the run since the incident, which occurred in 2018 within the jurisdiction of Saddar Wah Police station. According to a police spokesman,… Continue reading Wanted criminal apprehended for Wife’s murder

RPO lauds police officials for best security arrangements during Pak vs New Zealand Cricket Series

RAWALPINDI, Apr 22 (APP): Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rawalpindi, Babar Sarfraz Alpa, has lauded the efforts of police officers and personnel for successfully managing the Pak vs New Zealand cricket series ended at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium with utmost peace and security. Expressing his appreciation, the RPO highlighted the excellent performance of the police teams in… Continue reading RPO lauds police officials for best security arrangements during Pak vs New Zealand Cricket Series

2 members gang involved in motorcycle theft arrested

RAWALPINDI, Apr 21 (APP):Police have apprehended two members gang involved in motorcycle theft and recovered 03 stolen motorcycles from their possession during crackdown here on Sunday. Police have also recovered weapons used in the crime. The arrested accused were identified as Siraj and Shiraz. City Police have registered separate cases against both of them and further investigation… Continue reading 2 members gang involved in motorcycle theft arrested

RPO reviews security arrangements for PP-22 Talagang by-election

RAWALPINDI, Apr 21 (APP): Regional Police Officer (RPO) Babar Sarfraz Alpa visited and reviewed the security arrangement of the polling stations of the by-election constituency PP-22 Talagang. DPO Chakwal Captain (Rtd) Wahid Mahmood gave a detailed briefing about the security arrangements over there. The RPO reviewed the security arrangements and issued necessary instructions. RPO Babar Sarfraz… Continue reading RPO reviews security arrangements for PP-22 Talagang by-election

Over 5,000 policemen deployed for Pak vs NZ cricket matches

RAWALPINDI, Apr 21 (APP): Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rawalpindi Babar Sarfraz Alpa on Sunday visited Pinidi Cricket Stadium and reviewed the security arrangements for Pakistan vs New Zealand T20 series. Among others, SSP Operations Flight Lieutenant (retd) Hafiz Kamran Asghar and other senior officers were present on the occasion. The SSP Operations also briefed the RPO… Continue reading Over 5,000 policemen deployed for Pak vs NZ cricket matches

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