Category: Pakistan
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Mirpurkhas: Citizen Alleges Contractor Withheld Excavator and Rent Payments
MIRPURKHAS (Report: Khudabakhsh Chohan): A resident of Mirpurkhas, Adam Khan, held a press conference and alleged that a contractor had withheld his excavator, failed to pay rent and was now threatening him and his family. Adam Khan said he rented out his excavator to Hyderabad-based contractor Abdul Samad Chachar in 2018. According to him, the…
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Saleh Pat: Bridge Over Nara Canal Collapses, Driver Miraculously Escapes
SALEH PAT (Reporter: Mir Asama Shambhani): A bridge over the Nara Canal near Saleh Pat collapsed with a loud bang when a dumper loaded with crushed stone was crossing it. The driver reportedly escaped unhurt in the incident. The incident occurred at RD-71 bridge, where the heavy vehicle was passing over the structure when it…
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Nadra, FBISE ink pact to integrate student registration, educational certificates system
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) and the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) have signed an agreement to integrate the student registration system for Matriculation and Intermediate examinations. According to a press release issued on Tuesday, the signing ceremony took place at the Nadra Headquarters in Islamabad, attended by the…
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KW&SC CFO Ensures Timely Salaries and Pensions
KARACHI (Report: Pirbux Noonari): Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation (KW&SC) Chief Financial Officer Ammar Ali Khan fulfilled his commitment by ensuring that employees’ salaries and pensions were credited to their accounts on September 1. The timely payments brought relief and satisfaction among employees and pensioners. Staff members credited the improvement to effective financial management, supervision…
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21 Terrorists Killed in Balochistan Operations; Six Security Personnel Martyred
QUETTA: Security forces killed 21 militants during operations against Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij in Balochistan, while six personnel, including two officers and a Customs official, were martyred. According to ISPR, the operations were conducted overnight between August 31 and September 1 in the Nokkundi area of Chagai and near Ziarat Cross in Pishin district.…
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Afghan Envoy Calls for Pakistan-Afghanistan Economic Cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Sardar Ahmad Shakib, has said Pakistan and Afghanistan can turn their mutual dependence into an opportunity for stability, security and shared economic prosperity. Addressing the National Defence University (NDU) in Islamabad, he said the two countries were deeply connected by geography, history, people, trade and transit. Shakib stressed that both…
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Larkana Police Tighten Crackdown on Drug Dealers
Larkana: On the directives of SSP Larkana Azhar Khan (PSP), roll calls were conducted at police stations and Police Headquarters across the district. During the roll calls, SDPOs and SHOs checked officers’ attendance and issued instructions regarding their duties. Police personnel were directed to intensify action against drug dealers, suppliers and sellers and perform their…
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Fire at Customs House Quetta doused
A Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) rescue team successfully brought the fire under control, which broke out in the Pakistan Customs House in Quetta, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Tuesday. The Pakistan Customs House is located at Ziarat Cross. Soon after receiving the report, PDMA’s rescue and firefighting teams immediately rushed to the spot and…
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Badin: Police Recruitment Candidates Protest Over Waiting List
Badin: Candidates who passed the 2024 Sindh Police recruitment process on merit protested outside the National Press Club Badin, demanding the release of the district’s waiting list. The protesters alleged that waiting lists have been issued in other districts, but Badin’s list has not been officially released despite reportedly being available with the SSP. They…
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PM Shehbaz holds informal interactions with world leaders in Bishkek
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday held informal meetings with several world leaders, discussing key bilateral, regional and international matters, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. The informal interactions were held on the sidelines of the 26th Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)’s Council of Heads of State held in Bishkek. The prime minister remained a…
