Category: PUNJAB

Mandi Bahauddin Medical College Project Reviewed

Raja Muhammad Ayub

Ali Ahmed, Managing Director of WASA, has stated that WASA teams are fully active in the field to improve the drainage system in Mandi Bahauddin city and resolve issues faced by residents. By Raja Muhammad Ayub Mandi Bahauddin Operations regarding sanitation and water drainage are proceeding continuously across various sewerage lines, drainage channels, neighborhoods, and markets. He noted that WASA Mandi Bahauddin teams are taking practical measures to restore and clean the drainage infrastructure in various parts of the city to address complaints regarding water stagnation in streets, markets, and…

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Mandi Bahauddin Medical College, DHQ Hospital Review

Raja Muhammad Ayub

A steering committee meeting was held regarding the establishment of a public-sector medical college By Raja Muhammad Ayub Mandi Bahauddin and the upgradation of the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital, presided over by Deputy Commissioner Adeel Haider and Rasool University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Zahoor-ul-Haq. The meeting included a detailed review of the medical college’s establishment, the DHQ Hospital’s upgradation, ongoing progress, and related matters. Relevant officials briefed the participants on various aspects and the current status of the project. Deputy Commissioner Adeel Haider and Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Zahoor-ul-Haq directed that all…

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Mandi Bahauddin Traffic Police Crackdown on Underage Drivers

Raja Muhammad Ayub

Mandi Bahauddin Traffic Police Launch Special Crackdown Against Underage Drivers and Illegal Number Plates Mandi Bahauddin (By Raja Muhammad Ayub): Muhammad Ilyas, the District Traffic Officer of Mandi Bahauddin, has announced the launch of a special crackdown in the district against underage drivers and vehicles featuring tinted windows, non-standard number plates, or unauthorized green license plates. Strict action will be taken against any cars, motorcycles, or rickshaws operated by underage drivers. The parents of such drivers will be summoned to provide a written undertaking that their children will not drive…

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Female Students’ Safety Seminar Held in Mandi Bahauddin

Raja Muhammad Ayub

A special awareness and training seminar was organized at District Jinnah Public School and College, By Raja Muhammad Ayub Mandi Bahauddin Mandi Bahauddin, focusing on the protection, safety, and self-confidence of female students, as well as raising awareness against harassment. The seminar aimed to familiarize students with the importance of a safe educational environment, inform them of their rights, and prepare them to defend themselves with courage and determination in any unpleasant situation. Assistant Commissioner Mandi Bahauddin, Lt. (Retd.) Asfandyar, and the Principal of District Jinnah Public School and College,…

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Punjab Drone Ban 2026: Outdoor Drone Flights Banned for 30 Days

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A drone flying over a field in Punjab, Pakistan, as the province enforces a 30-day outdoor drone ban under Section 144

The Punjab Home Department has imposed a 30-day drone ban in Punjab, covering outdoor drone flights across the province. The order was issued under Section 144 due to security concerns. Small drones may still be used indoors, in halls and marquees, and intelligence and law enforcement agencies are exempt. Police and district administrations have been told to enforce the ban strictly. Background: Why Section 144 Matters Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 lets authorities restrict certain activities to protect public order and safety. It is commonly used…

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Mandi Bahauddin District Health Authority Performance Reviewed

Raja Muhammad Ayub

Acting on the directives of Deputy Commissioner Adeel Haider, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Headquarters) Nadeem-ul-Ghani visited the office of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the District Health Authority. By Raja Muhammad Ayub Mandi Bahauddin: He inspected various departments and reviewed staff attendance as well as ongoing official operations. CEO Health Dr. Kiran Arshad briefed him on the authority’s administrative and technical affairs, the Punjab Chief Minister’s public health initiatives, the CHI door-to-door registration campaign, the ‘Clinic on Wheels’ service, and ongoing development projects. The Additional Deputy Commissioner was also apprised…

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Mental Health Camp Held at Mandi Bahauddin District Jail

Raja Muhammad Ayub

A special medical camp focused on mental health was organized at District Jail Mandi Bahauddin. By Raja Muhammad Ayub Mandi Bahauddin This commendable initiative was undertaken in alignment with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Ms. Maryam Nawaz Sharif—which emphasizes prison reform, the safety of inmates, and prisoner welfare—and in accordance with the special directives of Punjab Home Secretary Dr. Ahmed Javed Qazi and Inspector General of Prisons Punjab Mian Muhammad Salik Jalal, who are transforming prisons into centers of rehabilitation and humanity rather than mere places of punishment. Driven…

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Syed Babar Ali: The Forgotten Chapter of a Nation-Builder

Mian Iftikhar Ahmad

By Asghar Ali Tabassum Syed Babar Ali recently entered his second century. It is a rare milestone, and rarer still is the clarity of thought and intellectual curiosity with which he has done so. Much has rightly been written about his contributions to Packages Limited and the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). These institutions have shaped Pakistan’s industry and education, and his role in building them is beyond dispute. Yet there is a chapter of his public service that remains largely unwritten: his leadership of the National Fertilizer Corporation (NFC).…

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Lahore’s Toxic Air, Billions Spent on Smog Theatre and the Government’s Blindfold

Mian Iftikhar Ahmad

By Iftikhar Ahmad Lahore’s air is poisoned, and this poison is descending into the lungs of the city’s 13 million residents with every breath. At 9:30 AM on a September 2026 morning, Lahore’s Air Quality Index reached 194, which is classified as extremely unhealthy, and at that moment the city rose to the number one position on the list of the world’s most polluted cities. This is not an accidental occurrence but the logical outcome of a continuously deteriorating situation. In 2025, Lahore’s average PM2.5 concentration was recorded at 88.9…

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Mandi Bahauddin Police Arrest Female Drug Dealer, Recover Hashish

Raja Muhammad Ayub

A crackdown against drug dealers is underway across the district under the special directives of DPO Mandi Bahauddin, By Raja Muhammad Ayub Mandi Bahauddin Kamran Amir Khan. Demonstrating outstanding performance, SHO Civil Lines Police Station, Inspector Riaz Ahmed Sipra, has launched a series of relentless operations against lawbreakers and criminal elements; a female drug dealer was arrested, and 1.220 kg of high-quality hashish worth hundreds of thousands of rupees was recovered, with a case subsequently registered. Acting on the orders of District Police Officer Kamran Amir Khan, the crackdown continues…

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