Author: Zafar Chishti

Former PTI Leader Waleed Akhtar Joins JUI-S with Family, Hundreds of Supporters (By Anwer Zeb Khan, Bureau Chief Peshawar) PESHAWAR/ NOWSHERA: Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and close associate of former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak, prominent Nowshera political and social figure Muhammad Waleed Akhtar has formally joined the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Sami-ul-Haq group) along with his family and hundreds of supporters.Waleed Akhtar announced his decision at a joining ceremony held at his residence in Nowshera Kalan, expressing full confidence in the leadership of JUI-S chief Maulana Abdul Haq Thani.A…

KP Health Minister Khaliq ur Rehman Inaugurates Anti-Polio Drive (By Anwar Zeb Khan, Bureau Chief Peshawar) PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Minister Khaliq ur Rehman on Sunday inaugurated the September anti-polio vaccination campaign across the province, stressing that complete eradication of polio is a national responsibility requiring coordinated efforts by all stakeholders.The campaign will be conducted in all districts of the province. In most districts, the campaign will continue from September 21 to 24, 2026, while in Peshawar and Khyber, it will continue until September 27. According to officials, around 7.3…

Punjab Housing Secretary Noor-ul-Amin Mengal Reviews Major Water Projects in Faisalabad (By Zafar Chishti, Bureau Chief Punjab Pakistan) FAISALABAD: Punjab Housing Secretary Noor-ul-Amin Mengal has said that provision of clean drinking water to the citizens of Faisalabad is among the government’s top priorities, while environment-friendly water projects are being completed on a fast-track basis in accordance with the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.He expressed these views during his visit to two major water projects in Faisalabad. The secretary inspected the 33-million-gallon-per-day (MGD) Eastern Wastewater Treatment Plant, being…

Pakistan’s Inflation Crisis Hits Middle Class Hardest (By Sohail Siddique, Correspondent South Asian Chronicle from Bahawalnagar District) The global economy is currently passing through a challenging phase marked by inflation, an energy crisis and growing economic uncertainty. People across the world are feeling the pressure, and even developed economies have not remained immune. However, in developing countries like Pakistan, the impact is far deeper because of existing economic weaknesses, limited resources and mounting financial pressures. Frequent changes in petroleum prices are no longer merely economic news. They have become an…

A Corruption-Free Punjab: CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s Transformative Vision and the “PolygraphAI Integrity System” (By Maqbool Malick, Director Public Relations Faisalabad Punjab Pakistan) Corruption is not merely an administrative hurdle in the path of development. it is a cancer that gradually erodes public trust, weakens state institutions and undermines the entire system of governance. In a province as large and diverse as Punjab, eliminating corruption requires more than raids, suspensions and departmental inquiries. What is needed is a modern, permanent and technology-driven mechanism capable of identifying corruption risks at an…

Overspeeding, Overloading Claim Lives on Bahawalnagar Roads (By Sohail Siddique, Correspondent South Asian Chronicle from Bahawalnagar District) The roads of District Bahawalnagar, particularly those in Fort Abbas and Marot tehsils have increasingly become symbols of fear, tragedy and loss. Almost every day, precious human lives are being lost in horrific road accidents, leaving families devastated and communities mourning the loss of innocent children, young people and elderly citizens.A recent tragic accident within the jurisdiction of Marot Police Station, registered under FIR No. 348/26, in which an allegedly speeding and negligently…

Muhammad Naeem Appointed Deputy Director of CM Inspection Team, Central Region Lahore (By Zafar Chishti, Bureau Chief Punjab Pakistan) Lahore: The Punjab government has appointed Muhammad Naeem as Deputy Director, Chief Minister’s Inspection Team Central Region Lahore, in recognition of his professional capabilities, administrative experience and outstanding performance. Muhammad Naeem has previously served as District Officer Population Welfare in Toba Tek Singh, where he earned appreciation for his efficient management, dedication and commitment to public service. During his tenure, he played an important role in improving the overall performance of…