Day: March 9, 2025

Lahore: The provincial disaster management authorities of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have warned of a new spell of rains in various parts of the provinces from today to Sunday next. In this connection, all commissioners and deputy commissioners have been instructed to stay alert.

According to Radio Pakistan, all the relevant departments have also been advised to stay alert to restore road links for traffic in case of closure due to landslides. Tourists are also directed to refrain from visiting hilly areas during the forecast period.

Peshawar: Director General Radio Pakistan Saeed Ahmed Sheikh visited the Broadcasting House Peshawar, where he inspected the rehabilitation work of the broadcasting house.

According to Radio Pakistan, Saeed Ahmed Sheikh emphasized the importance of ensuring quality in the rehabilitation of the building. He instructed the concerned parties to complete the rehabilitation process within the stipulated time frame to ensure that the operations can continue without delay.

Director Engineering Aqel Khan accompanied Saeed Ahmed Sheikh during this visit. Additionally, Station Director Radio Pakistan Peshawar Tufail Ahmed provided a briefing on the performance and operation of various wings at the broadcasting house.

Lahore: Minister for Public Affairs Unit Rana Mubashir Iqbal has said that steps will be taken to resolve public issues across the country. Addressing a news conference in Lahore, he emphasized that solving public problems is the top priority of the government.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Minister highlighted that the Government has introduced a Ramadan relief package aimed at supporting the underprivileged. He assured that the journey of public service will continue beyond political affiliations.

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, has directed departments concerned to prepare a plan for the construction of labor colonies across the province. Presiding over a meeting in Lahore, she also approved a number of welfare projects for laborers.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Chief Minister approved the establishment of a 200-bed Rehmatul-Lil-Alameen Cardiology Centre on Lahore Defense Road along with a 50-bed Social Security Hospital in Rahim Yar Khan. These projects are part of the government’s ongoing efforts to improve healthcare facilities for workers in the region.

Furthermore, the Chief Minister directed amendments in labor laws. She emphasized the need for the implementation of a minimum monthly wage of 37,000 rupees, reflecting the government’s commitment to enhancing the living standards of laborers in the province.

Islamabad: In the ongoing countrywide crackdown against smuggling, smuggled goods worth 75.6 billion rupees have been seized from January last year till last month. Strict border security measures, including the closure of all illegal routes along the Pak-Afghan and Pak-Iran borders, have been instrumental in controlling smuggling.

According to Radio Pakistan, over 54 joint check posts across the country have prevented smuggled goods from reaching populated areas, while two more joint check posts have been established in Balochistan to counter alternative smuggling routes. Additional measures include a crackdown against Iranian oil smuggling, digitization of fuel pumps, the installation of a sea barrier in the Kuntani area of Balochistan, and the use of a GIS application to identify legal petrol pumps.

A maritime front task force has also been mobilized under the Directorate General of Pakistan Maritime Security Agency to halt maritime smuggling. In conjunction with these efforts, the Federal Board of Revenue has announced plans to establish 35 digital enforcement stations at key smuggling points.

Meanwhile, the anti-human trafficking campaign has been intensified, leading to the arrest of 605 human traffickers, the dismissal of 48 corrupt officers, and the blacklisting of 155 others.

Sialkot: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has affirmed that the constitution of Pakistan ensures the protection of minority rights and the government is actively implementing measures to uphold these rights. He made these remarks during a ceremony held in Sialkot today.

According to Radio Pakistan, Asif emphasized that every citizen in Pakistan enjoys equal status and rights, regardless of religion or creed. He further highlighted that the treatment of minority communities is a reflection of a nation’s tolerance and values.

The Defence Minister commended Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for her proactive steps in protecting minorities as equal citizens and providing them relief through the Minority Card scheme. He stressed the importance of interfaith harmony and integration for the nation’s defense, solidarity, and the establishment of a healthy society.

Earlier in the event, Punjab Minority Affairs Minister Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora outlined the initiatives undertaken by the Punjab Government to safeguard and support minority communities.