Fahad Shabbir

Police arrested 15 alleged law-violators in raids across Sargodha district, recovering narcotics, 231 litres of liquor, nine pistols, nine guns and 99 bullets, a police spokesperson said.

Inspector General Abdul Kareem ordered relevant officers to examine applications involving a martyred officer’s widow, a promotion request and legal proceedings during a hearing at the Central Police Office.

Police teams registered 488 cases during the year and recovered hundreds of kites, chemical-coated string rolls, raw materials and machines, according to a spokesperson, as investigations continue.

The Environment Protection Agency conducted 11,580 brick-kiln inspections from September 28 to October 27, also registering 162 FIRs and imposing Rs.40.7 million in fines across Punjab.

Speaking at the Multan Breast Innovation Summit 2026, Prof. Dr. Mehnaz Khakwani highlighted timely treatment, evidence-based practices and knowledge-sharing among specialists to improve care for breast diseases and cancer.

The rupee strengthened slightly in interbank trading on Wednesday, while the euro and British pound declined against the Pakistani currency. The Japanese yen and Saudi riyal remained unchanged.

Faisal Karim Kundi also assured the school administration of full support, ordered improvements in academic and administrative standards, and said he would soon visit the Abbottabad institution.

Director General Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi heard citizens’ complaints about online fraud, social media harassment and blackmailing, with several issues resolved and further cases referred to officers.

Speaking at the Digital Tahaffuz Summit, Hafeez Ur Rehman said PTA processes 1,000 to 1,500 daily complaints but lacks automated monitoring tools, urging stronger digital education and parental engagement.

The meeting examined delays, federal issues and progress across PEDO’s hydropower portfolio, while officials called for faster project completion, solarization, flood rehabilitation and provincial energy reforms.