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Allama Khadim Hussain Rizvi passes away in Lahore

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (APP): APP Digital NewsAllama Khadim Hussain Rizvi, the leader of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan breathed his last Thursday night at Lahore, his party announced. He was 55.

No reason for his death was given. His party officials said he was rushed to a hospital after he had problem breathing and had fever for past few days. However he was pronounced dead when he arrived at the hospital.

Senior TLP leader Syed Inayat-ul-Haq Shah also confirmed the news and asked the TLP workers to proceed to Lahore to participate in his last rites. The Tehreek-e-Labbaik announced that his funeral would be held on Saturday at 10 in the morning at Minar-e-Pakistan.

Videos on several social media accounts showed large number of his followers rushing to his home and crying over his sad demise.

The fire brand clerk was known for his protest marches, that often became violent and created law and order problems. His last protest was relatively shorter at Faizabad and ended only after a two day blockade of the twin cities on Monday.

Immediately after the confirmation of the news condolences poured in from all sections of society; including the Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister, Information Minister, Chief of Army Staff, Chief Minister Punjab and political leaders of many parties.

Prime Minister Imran Khan in a tweet expressed his grief over the sad demise of Allama Khadim Rizvi and conveyed condolences to his family.

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa also conveyed his condolences over the demise of the TLP leader.

 

Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Information in Punjab also expressed grief over his sad demise.

Amir Jamat Islami also expressed his grief and prayed to Allah Almighty to bless the departed soul.

Prime Minister Imran Khan’s consistent stance on Kashmir

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Prime Minister Imran Khan’s stance on Kashmir at international fora to highlight gruesome human rights violations by India

 

Indian media’s fake “civil war” in Pakistan, falls flat on face

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By Shafek Koreshe

In an abortive attempt to create diversion from Narendra Modi’s human rights abuses in Kashmir, the Indian media went berserk by propagating fake news about a “civil war” like situation in Karachi, triggering a hilarious response from the twitterati in Pakistan, who enjoyed every bit of the ridiculous reports.

#CivilWarInPakistan and #KarachiCivilWar were in no time the top trends, with the young twitter users going crazy by posting video clips from action movies, comics, images of the Indian MiG pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, shot down by Pakistan Air Force inside Pakistan’s territory, as scenes from the Civil War, getting an equally enthusiastic response with numerous retweets and likes.

The arrest of PML-N leader Captain (Retd) Safdar on charges of political sloganeering at Quaid’s Mausoleum and leave applications by senior police officers was exploited by the top Indian news channels, who portrayed an administrative issue as a “civil war” and went to the extent of even reporting casualties, and armed clashes.

Indian Media ditches professionalism to dip at to its lowest 

#FakeNews CNN18News
#FakeNews CNN18News

The news reports were part of a persistent barrage of fake news from Indian mainstream media and its RAW controlled assets on social media over the past few months. The trend has witnessed a sharp spike as part of India’s fifth generation war (5GW) against Pakistan.

Pakistan’s Foreign Office on the “malicious and fabricated propaganda” by Indian mainstream and social media claiming civil unrest in Pakistan, said planting such baseless stories were reflective of the “Pakistan-obsessed BJP-RSS” mindset.

“Needless to say that Indian media continues to hit new lows,” he said, when asked to respond over the series of fake news flashed as breaking news across the Indian media about a “civil war in Pakistan”.

“Indian media continues to hit new lows”: FO

The Spokesperson said through “peddling fake news and running propaganda machinery”, India could not wash away the truth about its own gross and systematic human rights violations in Indian Ilelgally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

“Rather than reporting on humanitarian crisis in IIOJK, the Indian media chooses to spread fake and sensational news about Pakistan to detract from core issues,” he said.

5th Gen War – Twitterati bust RAW’s #Fake letter attributed to COAS

 

#FakeNews - Yet another figment of imagination of Indian Media
#FakeNews – Yet another figment of imagination of Indian Media

The Indian media tried hard to appease its own consumers and to create a diversion from its human rights abuses in occupied Kashmir. However in its abortive attempt it created history by churning out fake news overpowered by the anti-Pakistan hysteria, undermining its professional ethics and credibility.

#FakeNews - India Today with its concocted news story
#FakeNews – India Today with its concocted news story

The unleashing of the Indian media did not go unnoticed, as Michael Kugelman, deputy director at the @AsiaProgram and South Asia senior associate @TheWilsonCenter in a tweet pointed that the Indian disinformation accounts were exploiting Pakistan’s current political crisis, and “falsely claiming that the country is no experiencing urban warfare.”

He described the trend as “dangerous and disturbing”, as several of these accounts were verified and had huge followings.

Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari said the Indian media was in “hyper drive with fake news on Pakistan” and regretted that it was “unfortunate that Twitter is [deliberately ignoring it].”

All major media outlets in so-called world’s biggest democracy decimated all journalistic norms as none bothered to fact-check such a huge gaffe. India’s News18, India Today, Zee News, India.com and several others quoted the International Herald which showed old videos of bomb explosions in Pakistan and portrayed it as the ongoing civil war.

#FakeNews - Indian International Herald tweet
#FakeNews – Indian International Herald tweet

The Institute of Policy Research in a report said their data indicates a pattern of Indian propaganda against Pakistan on digital media that grew exponentially after 2018 General Elections in #Pakistan. The propaganda hovers around largely 4 key themes.

IPRI Timeline of Indian Propaganda
IPRI Timeline of Indian Propaganda

Minister for Ports and Shipping pointed that the Indian propaganda was at its peak and “sadly fueled by the PDM Circus.” He said the food inflation was artificially manufactured, but was being brought under control.

Minister for Kashmir Affairs also lambasted the “fake, fabricated and malicious propaganda campaign to malign State institutions of Pakistan. He urged @Twitter to take action against Indian accounts for #FakeNews against Paksitan.

However, this idiocy of Indian media gave the Twitterati a perfect chance to enjoy as the microblogging site was flooded with messages to ridicule the Indian media’s insanity.

“Karachi civil war has gotten so bad that my food panda delivery boy had to crawl through mine fields carrying his AK47, RPG & 9mm along with my nihari and Biryani. This thing is getting so serious. Multiple cows have been killed & people are dying of over eating. #IndianMedia,” commented renowned singer Fakhr-e-Alam.

Besides numerous other fake photos, the Indian media also used an image of a building collapsed following a gas leakage blast in Karachi earlier in the day to substantiate its fake news of civil war.

“A little investigation would have informed Zee News that it wasn’t a bomb blast in ‘civil war’ in Pakistan but the result of a  gas leak in Karachi. Whither truth, objectivity, balance and fairness in reporting?,” said Farhatullah Babr, former senator of Pakistan Peoples Party which rules Sindh province.

“An Aircraft shot during civil war in Karachi… and the pilot captured…,” commented another Twitter user Fasihuddin while sharing the images of Indian aircraft MiG-21 and captured injured pilot Abhinandan following an aerial dogfight during India-Pakistan standoff in 2019.

Info minister mourns death of senior journalist Naeem Qureshi

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 01 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Sunday expressed profound grief over the demise of senior journalist Naeem Qureshi.

In his condolence message, the minister conveyed heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family and acknowledged that Qureshi’s valuable services to the field of journalism would always be remembered.

He prayed that Allah Almighty grant the departed soul a high place in His eternal mercy and bestow patience and fortitude upon the family.

No room for weakness in fight against terrorism: CM Afridi

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PESHAWAR, Feb 01 (APP): Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Suhail Afridi, has stated that terrorist attacks in Balochistan are a blatant assault on state sovereignty and national security.

In a statement on Sunday, he emphasized that there is no room for weakness or ambiguity in the war against terrorism and reaffirmed that the sacrifices of the martyrs will not go in vain.

Praising the operations carried out by security forces in Balochistan, Suhail Afridi said that Pakistan will continue to confront terrorists with full force.

He added that terrorism is a shared challenge for the entire country and prayed that Almighty Allah prevails lasting peace in Pakistan.

As spring afforestation takes root, plant sellers of KP see new economic hope

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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By Fakhar e Alam
PESHAWAR, Feb 01 (APP):For 35-year-old Tariq Qadar, spring season has arrived not just with blossoms but with booming business for plants sellers.
Standing beside a truck stacked high with saplings at Tarnab, a plants hub on the outskirts of Peshawar, the plant seller watches laborers unload poplar, eucalyptus and pine trees destined for farms, schools and government offices across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
For Tariq, the province’s spring plantation campaign has turned into a season of hope and opportunity for thousands associated with this business.
“Orders are pouring in from government departments, NGOs, educational institutions and village development committees,” he said with a smile. “This spring has been exceptional.”
Tariq sources plants from Patoki in Kasur district and said he has already brought in three truckloads of saplings, with more on the way if demand continues to rise.
 Alongside traditional forest species such as poplar, shisham and eucalyptus, ornamental plants like araucaria, bottle palm and gangi palm are also gaining popularity.
“Our main customers are the Forest Department and educational institutions because the profits margins are better and the volume is large,” he explained.
In case plants die or unsold, he said farmers suffer economically, adding around 10,000 people associated with plants business in Tarnab Peshawar.
He demanded CM KP to support plant sellers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and provide interest free loans to them.
Among Tariq’s customers is Malyar Khan, a farmer from Mohib Banda in Nowshera district, who travelled to Tarnab to buy poplar saplings.
“These trees will protect my agricultural land from floods,” Malyar Khan said. “They prevent soil erosion, improve the environment and also increase the value of our land.”
Like many farmers in the province, Malyar sees tree plantation not just as an environmental duty, but as an economic investment one that strengthens resilience against climate-induced disasters.
Forests at the frontline of climate defense
Forests play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance, regulating local climates and mitigating the impacts of climate change.
Acting as carbon sinks, they reduce greenhouse gases, stabilize water cycles, prevent erosion and provide habitats for wildlife.
Recognizing this, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Forest Department has launched an aggressive spring afforestation strategy aimed at expanding forest cover, particularly by converting non-productive land into green assets.
From the plains of Khyber to the mountains of Kohistan, and from Waziristan to Chitral, the Plant for Pakistan campaign is being rolled out across the province.
Farmers, students, local communities and forest officials are being mobilized to plant diverse tree species to combat deforestation and desertification.
Thousands of saplings will be planted in schools, colleges, universities and community spaces, embedding environmental responsibility in younger generations.
Ahmad Jalil, Chief Conservator of Forests, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, said the spring plantation drive focuses on farm forestry, mass plantation and rehabilitation of degraded forest areas.
“Our goal is to restore large tracts of land and strengthen KP’s resilience against climate change,” he said.
Pakistan particularly Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan faces an alarming rate of forest depletion. According to the National Forest Policy, the country has been losing around 27,000 hectares of forest annually, mostly on private and community lands.
“Pakistan is among the top ten countries most vulnerable to climate change,” Jalil noted, pointing to the devastating 2022 floods and erratic rainfall and snowfall patterns. “Deforestation and air pollution are major contributors.”
From Billion Trees to 10 Billion Trees
In response, the KP government launched the Billion Trees Afforestation Project (BTAP) in 2014 under the Green Growth Initiative, later expanded under the 10 Billion Trees Afforestation Project (10BTAP).
According to the Forest Department, 711.35 million saplings of various species have been planted under 10BTAP in KP through farm forestry, enclosures and other interventions.
As a result, 26.7 percent of the province’s land area is now under forest cover, surpassing international benchmarks. KP accounts for 37 percent of Pakistan’s total forest cover, playing a crucial role in absorbing nearly 50 percent of the country’s carbon emissions.
Beyond environmental gains, the initiative has created over 200,000 green jobs, while the province’s carbon credits are estimated to be worth Rs.100 billion annually.
Green growth and the road ahead
Large-scale irrigation and plantation projects are also underway to boost agricultural productivity.
 The Chashma Right Bank Canal project aims to bring 300,000 acres of barren land under cultivation, while the Mohmand Dam Canal will irrigate over 200,000 acres.
Experts stressed that combating climate change requires collective action. The Plant for Pakistan initiative, they say, represents a long-term, sustainable approach to environmental protection, economic growth and climate resilience.
As spring unfolds across the province, officials have urged citizens to plant as many trees as possible to improve air quality, restore rainfall patterns and protect future generations.
Chief Conservator Ahmad Jalil encouraged farmers and citizens to contact Forest Department Offices in their respective districts to obtain saplings.
For people like Tariq Qadar and for a province on the frontline of climate change, the message is clear that every tree planted today is an investment in tomorrow.

GB govt continues relief, rehabilitation in earthquake hit chipurson valley

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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Gilgit, Jan 31 (APP):The Government of Gilgit  Baltistan continued relief and rehabilitation operations in Chipurson Valley of Upper Hunza following the earthquake that struck parts of the region on December 19.
According to official reports, three villages in Chipurson valley were immediately declared calamity hit after the quake to ensure a swift response and timely provision of emergency assistance. The earthquake, measuring between 5.6 and 5.8 on the Richter scale, was felt across Hunza, Ghizer and adjoining districts.
Chipurson Valley emerged as the worst affected area, where according to government’s initial reports, about 150 houses, 150 cattlesheds, six water channels and an under construction power project got damaged.
Chief Minister’s Spokesperson Shabbir Mir said the government responded promptly by placing all relevant departments on high alert. “Despite harsh weather conditions and difficult terrain, the Gilgit – Baltistan government ensured immediate medical assistance, road clearance and uninterrupted relief operations in the affected areas,” he said, adding that on the advice of Chief Minister Justice Retired Yar Mohammad, Minister for Home Sajid Baig, Minister for Forests Sharafuddin and Minister for Tourism visited the valley to assess the situation firsthand and meet affected residents.
He said road connectivity in Chipurson Valley was restored within 48 hours, restoring access up to the last village.
Shabbir Mir said the government was working closely with partner organizations to ensure sustained relief efforts. “Our focus extends beyond immediate assistance to a coordinated rehabilitation plan and ensuring the long term safety of affected communities,” he added.
On January 22, an army team visited Chipurson Valley and distributed relief items, including 3000 liters of kerosene oil, 15 tents, 100 sets of warm clothing and 100 ration packs. Each ration pack contained wheat flour, pulses, sugar, cooking oil, milk powder and tea.
Likewise, relief items distributed by the Gilgit – Baltistan Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA) include 250 winterized tents, 250 food packs, 650 blankets, 250 hygiene kits, 300 kerosene heaters, 100 shawls, 45 kitchen sets, 900 bottles of drinking water and 150 milk pack cartons.
As part of emergency support, GBDMA is installing six bathing washrooms and six composting latrines in Zhudkhune, Timpani and Shitmirg villages to improve sanitation facilities for affected communities and relief workers. In addition, 72 fireballs have been provided as a fire safety measure for tent clusters to minimize fire risks during winter conditions.
“The government is ensuring all out support to people affected by the disaster,” the Chief Minister’s spokesperson said.

IGP Islamabad reviews law and order, security measures in high-level meeting

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 01 (APP):Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi chaired an important Zoom meeting to review the overall law and order situation and security measures in the federal capital.
A police spokesperson told APP on Sunday that the meeting was attended by DIG Islamabad Muhammad Jawad Tariq, DIG Security Muhammad Atiq Tahir, AIG Operations Shoaib Masood, SSP Operations, SSP CTD, and all zonal SPs.
IGP Islamabad reviews law and order, security measures in high-level meeting
During the meeting, a detailed discussion was held on the prevailing law and order situation, counter-terrorism measures, security of important government and sensitive installations, and ongoing search and combing operations across the city.
The spokesperson said that emphasis was placed on further strengthening police patrolling to ensure the protection of citizens’ lives and property. It was also decided to take strict legal action against those involved in kite flying and the manufacturing and sale of chemical string.
On the occasion, IGP Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi directed all officers to further intensify action against criminal elements under a zero-tolerance policy. He stressed adopting effective strategies, ensuring prompt response, and promoting people-friendly policing to maintain peace and order in the federal capital at all costs.
The IGP reiterated that Islamabad Police would continue to utilize all available resources to ensure public safety and a secure environment for citizens.

State Bank assures to resolve complaints of banks

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HYDERABAD, Feb 01 (APP):Following strong follow-up by the Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry regarding the serious issue of unjustified and indefinite holding of funds in business accounts.
Vice President of the Chamber, Shan Sehgal, met Assistant Manager State Bank, Hyderabad, Adil Zahoor and apprised them of the difficulties being faced by traders and industrialists.
On this occasion, Vice President Shan Sehgal emphasized that holding legitimate business funds without written justification, regulatory reference, and a clear timeline not only disrupts business activities but also causes severe financial stress, cash flow problems, and loss of confidence among the business community.
Assistant Manager Adil Zahoor, assured the HCSTSI Vice President that such complaints would be taken very seriously and that strict action, including penalties, would be imposed if any commercial bank is found guilty. He further informed that the State Bank of Pakistan has already issued directions to all commercial banks to organize special awareness sessions at the Secretariat of the Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry on Islamic banking, AML/CTF regulations, and other important banking matters to better educate traders about banking rules and procedures.
Shan Sehgal urged the State Bank to further expedite the resolution process of transaction-related issues faced by traders and industrialists and to protect legitimate business funds from unnecessary delays. Terming this development as encouraging, he stated that the Hyderabad Chamber will continue to raise its voice effectively on every relevant forum for the protection of the legitimate rights of its members. He expressed hope that the assurances given by the State Bank would lead to the early resolution of traders’ issues, restoration of business confidence, and promotion of overall economic reforms.

Pakistan announces squad for ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars

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LAHORE, Feb 01 (APP):The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced the Pakistan Women’s ‘A’ squad for the upcoming ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026.
The 20-over tournament was scheduled to take place from 13 to 22 February in Bangkok, Thailand.
Pakistan ‘A’ are placed in Group A alongside India ‘A’, UAE and Nepal, while the Group B comprises of Bangladesh ‘A’, Sri Lanka ‘A’, Malaysia and hosts Thailand. Top two sides from each group will play semi-finals after playing three games each.
Off-spinning all-rounder Umm-e-Hani was set to lead the 15-member Pakistan ‘A’ squad in the tournament and will be aided by the experience of her fellow capped players including pacer Waheeda Akhtar and batter Shawaal Zulfiqar.
Among other players, Pakistan Women’s U19 captain Eman Naseer and batter Komal Khan have also received call-ups to Pakistan Women’s ‘A’ after demonstrating quality skills during the recent 3-2 T20 series win over Bangladesh Women’s U19.
Gull Rukh, Hafsa Khalid, Huraina Sajjad are the other batters in the squad, while Yusra Amir is set to take the wicket-keeping duties.
Left-arm spinners Anosha Nasir and Momina Riasat form a four-pronged spin attack with Hani and all-rounder Noreen Yaqoob. Meanwhile, experienced Waheeda will lead the pace attack comprising Lubna Behram, Neha Sharmin Nadeem and Syeda Masooma Jafri.
In the eight-team tournament, UAE, Nepal, Malaysia and Thailand will field their national women’s teams, while the other four teams are participating with ‘A’ teams.
A total of 30 players were called up to Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre for a week-long probables camp from 25 January after which the 15-member squad has been shortlisted. The Thailand-bound squad will now take part in a pre-tournament camp at the same venue before departing on 10 February.
Pakistan Women’s ‘A squad:
Batters: Eman Naseer (Islamabad), Gull Rukh (Dera Ghazi Khan), Hafsa Khalid (Karachi), Huraina Sajjad (Karachi), Shawaal Zulfiqar (Lahore)
Wicket-keeper: Yusra Amir (Karachi), Komal Khan (Lahore)
All-rounders: Noreen Yaqoob (Lahore) and Umm-e-Hani (Faisalabad)
Spinners: Anosha Nasir (Karachi), Momina Riasat (Abbottabad)
Pacers: Lubna Behram (Hunza), Neha Sharmin Nadeem (Karachi), Syeda Masooma Jafri (Karachi), Waheeda Akhtar (Lahore)
Non-travelling reserves: Zunash Abdul Sattar (Lahore), Maham Anees (Islamabad), Amber Kainat (Lahore) and Ayesha Bilal (Lahore)
Player support Personnel:
Muhammad Masroor (head coach), Shoaib Khan (batting coach), Naeem Tayyab (bowling coach), Jaweria Rauf (fielding coach), Taimoor Mehmood (strength & conditioning coach), Surakhsha Shaker (physiotherapist), Eman Tufail Arbab (performance analyst) and Aisha Jalil (team manager)
Schedule of Pakistan ‘A’ matches: (all matches at Terdthai Cricket Ground)
Group A
13 February – Pakistan ‘A’ v Nepal – 9.30am local time
15 February – Pakistan ‘A’ v India ‘A’ – 2pm local time
17 February – Pakistan ‘A’ v UAE – 2pm local time
20 February – Semi final 1 and 2 – 9am and 2pm local time
22 February – Final – 2pm local time

DIG security holds orderly room to address officers’ grievances, prioritise welfare

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 01 (APP):Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police’s Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Security Muhammad Ateeq Tahir held an orderly room in his office to ensure the timely and priority resolution of departmental and personal issues faced by police officers.
A police official told APP on Sunday that officers from the Security Division participated in the orderly room, during which they presented their official and personal grievances directly to the DIG Security.
DIG security holds orderly room to address officers’ grievances, prioritise welfare
The official said that DIG Security Muhammad Ateeq Tahir directed the concerned officers to conduct fresh inquiries into serious matters, while issuing instructions for the prompt resolution of other pending issues on a priority basis.
On the occasion, the DIG Security stated that several initiatives have already been taken for the welfare of police officers, including housing facilities, improved medical services and measures to enhance the standard of education for their families.
Addressing the participants, he said that his office doors remain open for officers facing any issues, adding that collective efforts are essential for the betterment of the city.
He emphasized that the purpose of holding the orderly room was to address police officers’ welfare, personal and official matters in a timely manner and to ensure a supportive working environment within the force.

SSP Operations reviews security arrangements at F-9 Park family festival

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 01 (APP):Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police’s Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Qazi Ali Raza visited F-9 Park to review security arrangements for the ongoing family festival.
A public relations officer told APP on Sunday that SSP Operations Qazi Ali Raza conducted a detailed inspection of the security measures put in place for the event. During the visit, he reviewed the overall deployment and issued clear instructions to officers and personnel on duty to ensure foolproof security arrangements.
SSP Operations reviews security arrangements at F-9 Park family festival
The SSP Operations said that the protection of citizens’ lives and property remains the top priority of Islamabad Police, adding that all necessary preventive and security measures have been completed to deal with any untoward situation.
He emphasized that Islamabad Police remain fully alert and vigilant to ensure the safety and convenience of citizens attending the family festival.

ICT Police conduct grand search and combing operation in Shams Colony

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 01 (APP):Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police conducted a grand search and combing operation in various areas of Shams Colony police station jurisdiction as part of ongoing efforts to curb crime and strengthen security in the federal capital.
A police spokesperson told APP on Sunday that the operation was carried out under the supervision of SP Industrial Area Zone. Lady police personnel also participated in the operation, while all officers and officials were thoroughly briefed before the exercise.
ICT Police conduct grand search and combing operation in Shams Colony
During the search operation, police teams checked 1,950 individuals, 1,450 households, and 388 shops, hostels and plazas. In addition, 361 motorcycles and 131 vehicles were also inspected.
The spokesperson said that during the operation, 10 suspicious persons and four motorcycles were shifted to the police station for further verification and legal proceedings.
He added that the purpose of the search and combing operation was to prevent crime and ensure a peaceful environment in the area.
The spokesperson said that Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi has issued clear directions to conduct grand search operations across the district to eliminate criminal elements.
Citizens were urged to cooperate with the police during checking and to immediately report any suspicious activity to the police.
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