Category: NATIONAL

Chillianwala Union Council Office Construction Reviewed by DC Adeel Haider

Raja Muhammad Ayub

Deputy Commissioner Adeel Haider visited the under-construction Union Council office in Chillianwala to conduct a detailed review of ongoing development and construction activities; By Raja Muhammad Ayub Mandi Bahauddin Deputy Commissioner Adeel Haider visited the under-construction Union Council office in Chillianwala to conduct a detailed review of ongoing development and construction activities; he inspected various sections and closely examined the quality, pace, and current progress of the work. The Deputy Commissioner received a briefing from relevant officials regarding the project’s progress, available facilities, and the timeline for completion. He directed…

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Malakwal: Price Control and Encroachment Operation Reviewed

Raja Muhammad Ayub

Acting on the special directives of Deputy Commissioner Adeel Haider, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Enforcement) Dr. Iffat-un-Nisa visited Tehsil Malakwal. By Raja Muhammad Ayub Mandi Bahauddin: While inspecting various locations in Old Bazaar, Jinnah Road, and New Bazaar, she assessed the field presence and performance of price control magistrates. She also took action against illegal encroachments in the markets, directing relevant officers and staff to remove numerous encroachments. Dr. Iffat-un-Nisa stated that operations against illegal occupation of government land and property are being conducted daily without discrimination. She instructed the concerned…

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Mandi Bahauddin DRC Reviews Property Disputes Under Punjab Act 2026

Raja Muhammad Ayub

 Acting on the directives of Deputy Commissioner Mandi Bahauddin, Chaudhry Adeel Haider Baryar, By Raja Muhammad Ayub Mandi Bahauddin Assistant Commissioner Phalia Hafiz Aftab Ashraf convened an important meeting of the Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) / Scrutiny Committee to review applications filed under the “Punjab Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property Act 2026.” The meeting, presided over by Assistant Commissioner Phalia Hafiz Aftab Ashraf, was attended by the new DSP Phalia and other relevant officials. A detailed scrutiny was conducted of applications received from citizens regarding issues of illegal encroachment…

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Punjab Secretary Reviews Sewerage Projects in Mandi Bahauddin

Raja Muhammad Ayub

Zaid bin Maqsood, the Provincial Secretary of Local Government and Community Development Punjab, By Raja Muhammad Ayub Mandi Bahauddin visited Mandi Bahauddin district accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Adeel Haider. The Provincial Secretary conducted a detailed inspection of various ongoing sewerage schemes in Tehsil Phalia under the Punjab Development Program and reviewed their progress. Additional Deputy Commissioner (Municipal Services) Raja Haider Abbas, Assistant Commissioner Phalia Hafiz Aftab Ashraf, and officers from relevant departments were also present on the occasion. Deputy Commissioner Adeel Haider briefed the Local Government Secretary in detail regarding…

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Administrative Reforms in Pakistan Are Already Happening, Not Just Being Debated

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Government officials discussing administrative reforms in Pakistan's provincial governance system

While politicians argue over whether Pakistan needs entirely new provinces, actual administrative reforms have quietly been rolling out in Punjab and Balochistan this year. New districts, redrawn boundaries and thousands of reassigned government employees show that some of this restructuring isn’t a future proposal. It’s already underway. Background Pakistan’s provincial governments have broad authority over local administration, and both Punjab and Balochistan used that authority in mid-2026 to reorganise how their bureaucracies function. At the same time, federal ministers have started talking publicly about a bigger structural “reset,” adding political…

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Security Forces Kill 11 Terrorists in Panjgur, Chagai Operations

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Pakistani security forces personnel during a counterterrorism operation in Balochistan

Security Forces Kill 11 Terrorists During Operations in Panjgur, Chagai Security forces killed 11 terrorists in two separate operations in Balochistan’s Panjgur and Chagai districts, state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported on Saturday, citing security sources. The raids were carried out under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3, the province’s ongoing counterterrorism campaign. What Happened in Panjgur In the Gwargo area of Panjgur, security forces killed five terrorists during an intelligence-based operation. Officials said a large quantity of weapons and ammunition was recovered from the site, an indication that the group had been actively…

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Makkah Defence Pact Has No Regional Aspirations, Says DG ISPR

Staff report

Makkah Defence Pact Has No Regional Aspirations, Says DG ISPR ISLAMABAD: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has described the Makkah Defence Alliance between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye as a defensive arrangement focused on collective deterrence. Speaking to Al Arabiya English’s Global News Today, Lt Gen Chaudhry said the agreement formalises Pakistan’s longstanding ties with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye in defence and collective deterrence. He stressed that the pact was not designed with aggressive or broader regional ambitions. According to the military spokesperson, the…

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Judge Sonia Rash Hosts Free Wills & Probate Seminar

Abdul Rehman Patel

Judge Sonia Rash Hosts Free “Wills & Probate” Seminar, Drawing Strong Community Participation Greatwood and surrounding-area residents attend an informative legal education program, featuring expert presentations, an interactive Q&A session, and information about a new free Legal Kiosk service By A. Rehman Patel SUGAR LAND, Texas: Fort Bend County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 1, Judge Sonia Rash, hosted a free public educational seminar on “Wills & Probate” on Thursday, September 17, at the Greatwood Recreation Center. The program drew a strong turnout of residents from Greatwood and…

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Afghan Medical Students in Pakistan: What the PMDC Directive Case Means Now

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Gate of King Edward Medical University Lahore where Afghan medical students were told to leave

For close to three weeks, a single question has been playing out in Pakistani courtrooms: can the country’s medical regulator order Afghan nationals out of ongoing degree programmes without giving them a chance to respond first. The answer, for now, is no, but the case is far from settled. Background Pakistan Medical and Dental Council rules govern who can be admitted to, and remain enrolled in, medical and dental colleges across the country. On July 31, and again in a firmer letter on September 1, PMDC told these colleges two…

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PIMS Fire Infant Dies, Raising Islamabad Hospital Tragedy’s Toll to 15

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Exterior view of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences hospital building in Islamabad

The only newborn who had survived last month’s devastating nursery fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad has died. The infant had been fighting for life on a ventilator for weeks after being pulled from the blaze. Hospital officials confirmed that the baby passed away late Wednesday night at PIMS Children’s Hospital. She had remained in intensive care since the incident, battling severe complications caused by smoke inhalation. Background of the PIMS Hospital Fire The fire broke out on August 26 inside the neonatal nursery of…

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