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			<title>PDMA warns of rain-induced localised flooding</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 26 21:46:28 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Our Correspondent]]>
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				<![CDATA[Authority has forecast that the fourth spell of monsoon rains will continue until August 5]]>
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				<![CDATA[Most rivers across Punjab are flowing at normal levels, while low to moderate flooding has been reported at a few locations, according to the PDMA.

A PDMA spokesperson said that water flow in the Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers remains within the normal range.

However, the Indus River is experiencing low-level flooding at the Kalabagh and Chashma stations. Water discharge has been recorded at approximately 320,000 cusecs at Kalabagh and 274,000 cusecs at Chashma.

The authority also reported moderate flooding at Nala Palkhu near Wazirabad, where the water flow has reached 3,500 cusecs. Meanwhile, Nala Basantar and Nala Bein in Narowal district are witnessing low-level flooding.

According to the PDMA, water flow in the hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan remains normal.

The authority has forecast that the fourth spell of monsoon rains will continue until August 5, warning that expected rainfall in the upper catchment areas could increase water levels in the eastern rivers and adjoining streams.

PDMA Director General Saif Anwar warned of the possibility of urban flooding in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Faisalabad, and Multan, while cautioning that landslides may occur in Murree, the Galiyat region, and other hilly areas.

He urged residents living in riverbeds and flood-prone areas to move immediately to safer locations. The Punjab government has established flood relief camps in affected areas.]]>
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			<title>JI Lahore chief denounces crackdown on Kashmir solidarity protesters</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 26 14:14:43 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Asif Mehmood]]>
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				<![CDATA[Says peaceful expression of solidarity with Kashmiris should not be suppressed]]>
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				<![CDATA[Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Lahore chief Ziauddin Ansari on Saturday condemned the reported baton charge and arrests of citizens in the provincial capital&nbsp;demonstrating peacefully in support of Kashmiris presenting their demands to the government.

The statement came against the backdrop of a host of community organisations staging a protest at Shimla Pahari Chowk in Lahore on Friday afternoon to express solidarity with the honest demands of the Kashmiris, which was met with force. During the administration&rsquo;s retaliation, many citizens were arrested by the police and the protesters were dispersed. Tomorrow, Kashmiris are set to participate in the second phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections to be held in Muzaffarabad Division and the 12 refugee constituencies.

Addressing a press conference at the Syed Maududi Islamic Centre in Lahore, Ansari&nbsp;criticised what he described as the use of force against demonstrators and said peaceful expression of solidarity with Kashmiris should not be suppressed.

He said the issue should be &ldquo;resolved through political dialogue&rdquo; and through recognition of the Kashmiri people&#39;s right to self-determination.

Read: JUI-F chief urges government to recognise gravity of AJK protests, pursue reconciliation

The JI leader also announced a week-long protest campaign against the petroleum levy, describing it as an &quot;unjust and unbearable tax&quot; that had increased the financial burden on people already struggling with inflation.

He said the campaign would run from August 1 (today) and culminate in a nationwide wheel-jam strike on August 7.

Outlining the schedule, Ansari said a motorcycle awareness rally would be held today in Johar Town, followed by a march initiated from Kahna on Sunday ending with a sit-in at Shanghai Bridge. He detailed that another sit-in has been planned at Muslim Town Mor on August 6, while public outreach activities will continue across Lahore&#39;s neighbourhoods, markets, educational institutions and other public places until August 7.

The JI Lahore chief appealed to the citizens, including students, transporters, delivery riders and labourers, to participate in the party&rsquo;s peaceful and constitutional protest against rising fuel prices and inflation.

He urged the government not to obstruct demonstrations.

&ldquo;Jamaat-e-Islami believes in peaceful and democratic political struggle,&rdquo; he added.

Ansari warned that if protesters were prevented from demonstrating peacefully or party workers were subjected to violence, the government would bear the brunt of consequences.

Read more: Kashmir&#39;s future should be decided by the people of Kashmir: Bilawal

Addressing the party workers, the JI leader criticised the federal government&#39;s economic policies and alleged that repeated increases in the petroleum levy were being used to shift the burden of revenue shortfalls onto the public.

Citing current international petroleum prices, he grilled the government for the unjustified fuel prices.

&ldquo;Why are the fuel prices high when several ministers have acknowledged that sufficient petroleum stocks are available in the country?&rdquo; he asked during the presser.

Ansari demanded the immediate abolition of the petroleum levy, a reduction in petroleum prices and relief measures for consumers.]]>
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			<title>CTD arrests 54 suspected terrorists including 'five RAW agents' during IBOs across Punjab</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 26 09:10:40 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Musharraf Shah]]>
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				<![CDATA[Punjab CTD spokesperson says 419 IBOs conducted over past two months]]>
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				<![CDATA[The Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) said on Saturday that it had arrested 54 terrorists, including five&nbsp;agents of India&#39;s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), during intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted across the province over the past two months.&nbsp;

In a statement, CTD Spokesperson Ali Nawaz said a total of 419 intelligence-based operations were carried out in various districts of Punjab during the past two months to address terrorism threats, during which 422 suspects were questioned, and 54 terrorists belonging to various proscribed organisations were arrested.

The spokesperson revealed that those arrested &ldquo;included individuals linked to India&#39;s intelligence agency RAW&rdquo;. They were identified as Waris Khan, Danish Ali, arrested in Lahore,&nbsp;Roz Ali Khan,&nbsp;Wilayat Shah&nbsp;and Muhammad Aziz&nbsp;arrested in Okara.

Read: CTD arrests 16 suspected terrorists in operations across Punjab

Nawaz said the arrests were part of operations against hostile networks and a detailed probe was currently under way.

Revealing details of the operation, the CTD spokesperson said those apprehended also included suspects affiliated with the &quot;Fitna al-Khawarij, Daesh, Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, Sipah-e-Sahaba, and other proscribed organisations.&quot;

He added that the arrests were made in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Jhelum, Sargodha, Mianwali, Bhakkar, Sahiwal, Mandi Bahauddin, Pakpattan, Bahawalpur, among other districts.

Nawaz said the operations resulted in the recovery of 7.9 kilogrammes of explosive material, 12 improvised explosive devices (IEDs), 50 detonators, 98 feet of safety fuse wire, two pistols, three rifles, a large quantity of ammunition, 120 pamphlets, 72 proscribed books, 31 banned magazines, 112 stickers, two flags, one receipt book, eight mobile phones and Rs339,880 in cash.

Read more: AJK police arrest suspected Raw agent in Rawalakot

&ldquo;In the past eight weeks, 13,572 combing operations were conducted in collaboration with the local police and other law enforcement agencies,&rdquo; he said, adding that during these operations, 494,642 individuals were questioned, 1,103 were arrested, and 1,070 cases were registered against suspects and 977 recoveries of various kinds were made.

The spokesperson said Punjab CTD remained committed to its objective of &quot;Safe Punjab&quot; and was determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism.

He also appealed to citizens to report any information regarding terrorism or suspicious activity to the CTD helpline 0800-11111 to facilitate timely action.]]>
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			<title>Three killed in six 'encounters'</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2621485/three-killed-in-six-encounters</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 26 03:21:35 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Shahzad Akram]]>
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				<![CDATA[CCD says 12 kgs of narcotics, stolen property and illegal weapons were recovered during the operations]]>
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				<![CDATA[Three alleged criminals were killed and three others injured in six separate encounters involving Gujranwala Police and the Crime Control Department (CCD), while more than 12 kilogrammes of narcotics, stolen property and illegal weapons were recovered during the operations, police said on Friday.

According to police, the operations were carried out under the supervision of City Police Officer (CPO) Dr Sardar Ghiyas Gul Khan in different parts of the district.

In the first encounter, which took place within the jurisdiction of Ladhaywala Warraich Police Station, an alleged robber identified as Amir was killed after he and his accomplices allegedly opened fire on a police checkpoint. Police claimed Amir was struck by bullets fired by his own accomplices during the exchange of fire.

Police said Amir was a repeat offender wanted in more than 25 cases of robbery, highway robbery and theft. He had previously been arrested in an encounter with the CCD and later sent to jail.

A snatched motorcycle, a mobile phone and illegal weapons were recovered from his possession.

In another encounter in the limits of Civil Lines Police Station, an alleged drug dealer identified as Haroon Akhtar was killed after he and his accomplices allegedly fired at a police checkpoint while attempting to escape. Police said he was also hit by bullets fired by his fleeing accomplices.

Haroon Akhtar was described as a record-holder in narcotics cases. Police recovered more than 12 kilograms of hashish and illegal weapons from his possession, while three accomplices managed to escape.

In the People&#39;s Colony area, police arrested an alleged criminal, Qaiser Mahmood, after he was injured while allegedly attempting to flee from a police checkpoint.

Police said he was wanted in cases involving murder, attempted murder and drug trafficking. Around 680 grams of hashish were recovered from his possession, while an accomplice escaped.

In a separate operation within the jurisdiction of Aroop Police Station, an alleged robber identified as Shahryar was arrested after being injured while allegedly trying to evade arrest during a police raid. Police said he was wanted in multiple cases of robbery, theft and motorcycle theft.]]>
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			<title>Rising traffic accidents expose road safety failures</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2621481/rising-traffic-accidents-expose-road-safety-failures</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 26 03:21:34 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Muhammad Ilyas]]>
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				<![CDATA[As preventable accidents continue to claim hundreds of lives every month, experts call for safer pedestrian infrastruc]]>
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				<![CDATA[The growing number of traffic accidents in Punjab has once again raised serious concerns over public safety, road planning and traffic management. Rapid urbanisation, rising vehicle ownership and inadequate pedestrian infrastructure have contributed to a steady increase in road fatalities and injuries.

An investigative review found that despite road development projects and traffic enforcement measures, Punjab continues to record tens of thousands of traffic accidents every month. Experts cite speeding, traffic violations, the rapid growth in motorcycle use, illegal parking, encroachments and the shortage of safe pedestrian facilities as the principal causes.

According to Rescue 1122, more than 36,000 road traffic accidents were reported across Punjab in January 2026, resulting in 463 deaths and over 17,000 serious injuries. In May 2026, the province recorded more than 43,000 accidents, leaving 434 people dead and over 23,000 injured.

Although the government has yet to release a district-wise breakdown covering pedestrians, women, children and persons with disabilities for the first seven months of 2026, rescue data and traffic experts indicate that pedestrians, motorcyclists, children and elderly citizens remain the most vulnerable road users.

Lahore bears the province&#39;s heaviest traffic burden because of its population, commercial activity and daily commuter volume. Major roads including Canal Road, Ferozepur Road, Multan Road, Jail Road, GT Road and Main Boulevard continue to witness frequent accidents.

The investigation found that the shortage of continuous footpaths and safe pedestrian crossings remains one of the city&#39;s biggest safety gaps. In many commercial areas, pedestrians are forced to walk alongside fast-moving traffic, while service roads intended for local access are routinely occupied by vehicles.

Aamir Mahmood, who works on Main Boulevard, Gulberg, said pedestrians face daily danger because there are no proper sidewalks and vehicles travel at high speed. &quot;Even the service roads are frequently used by cars and motorcycles, leaving little safe space for people on foot,&quot; said Mahmood.

After Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and Multan also report high accident rates due to growing populations and increasing traffic volumes.

Abdullah Malik, head of a civil society organisation, said urban planning should prioritise pedestrians instead of focusing solely on expanding roads for vehicles. &quot;Safe footpaths, zebra crossings, signalised crossings and pedestrian bridges must become standard features of major roads,&quot; implored Malik.

Punjab Emergency Service Rescue 1122 continues to provide rapid medical assistance through its ambulance fleet and trained rescue personnel, but experts argue that emergency response cannot substitute for accident prevention.

The review found that although the Lahore Development Authority, Metropolitan Corporation and other agencies have constructed foot-over bridges and underpasses, existing facilities remain inadequate and many are poorly maintained, with damaged staircases, poor lighting and encroachments discouraging public use.

Dilawar Hussain, a local, told The Express Tribune that hundreds of residents risk their lives every day while crossing major roads because many pedestrian bridges are either inaccessible or in poor condition. Elderly people, women and persons with disabilities often choose to cross through moving traffic rather than use unsafe bridges.

The Punjab government and traffic police have introduced electronic challans, Safe City surveillance, public awareness campaigns, improvements to the licensing system and the identification of accident-prone locations. However, experts say enforcement alone will not solve the problem and call for a comprehensive road safety strategy combining better road design, stricter enforcement, improved driver training and pedestrian-friendly planning.

Experts have also expressed concern over the growing use of electric scooters by underage riders, many of whom operate them on public roads without driving licences or juvenile permits, adding to safety risks. According to the World Health Organization, road traffic injuries remain among the leading causes of death worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

The investigation concludes that Punjab&#39;s challenge is no longer identifying the causes of road accidents, but whether policymakers will invest in safer infrastructure, stronger enforcement and long-term transport planning to reduce the continuing loss of life.]]>
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			<title>'Gangster' killed, abducted victim rescued</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2621208/gangster-killed-abducted-victim-rescued</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 26 20:22:16 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Yawar Hayat]]>
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				<![CDATA[Suspect wanted in multiple terror, kidnapping &amp; murder cases killed alongside father]]>
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				<![CDATA[Haripur police say they have killed an alleged gang leader and rescued an abducted woman in a joint operation with the Attock Crime Control Department.

Haripur District Police Officer (DPO) Shafiullah Gandapur, during a press briefing, said alleged Cobra Gang 777 leader and proclaimed offender Malik Zarghamullah and his father were killed in the joint operation. Police said Zargham was wanted in several serious cases, including kidnapping for ransom, terrorism, robbery, target killing, sexual assault and extortion.

Police said Zargham was also wanted in the murder of prominent Attock journalist Arshad Jafri on December 28, 2022.

A case had been registered at Saddar Police Station, Attock, under Sections 7 ATA, 21-1, 6-2(k), 7, 302, 324, 34, 109 and 15AA. Police further said that on July 14, 2026, the suspect allegedly abducted Mishal Zamir, daughter of Zamir Ahmed, from the limits of City Police Station, Attock, and demanded Rs50 million in ransom. A case under Section 365-A had been registered against him.

The DPO said Haripur Police had been conducting a search operation after receiving information that the suspect and the abducted woman were present in Haripur.

Addressing a press conference at City Police Station alongside senior police officers, the recovered victim&#39;s father and other family members, he said a joint targeted operation was launched at 5pm on July 29 in the Dhanda Bypass area near Chungi No. 3, Chhohar Road, within the limits of Khalabat Police Station, by Haripur Police, CCD Attock and the Rapid Response Force (RRF).

According to police, Zargham and his accomplices opened fire on the police teams with the intention of avoiding arrest.

The exchange of fire continued for more than two hours. Police took cover and continued the operation after receiving information that the suspects had taken refuge in a residential house where their family was living and where the abducted woman was also believed to be present.

Police said the area was completely cordoned off to ensure the safety of residents. They also ensured the protection of women and children inside the house, including the suspect&#39;s wife, mother, sister-in-law, sister and several young children, while continuing the operation in what officials described as a careful and professional manner.

Police alleged the suspects used their own family members as cover while continuing to fire.]]>
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			<title>Chenab, Ravi floods submerge crops</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2620360/chenab-ravi-floods-submerge-crops-2</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 26 00:20:18 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[APP]]>
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				<![CDATA[Relief camps set up for vulnerable villagers]]>
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				<![CDATA[Due to an increase in water levels in the Chenab and Ravi rivers, a flood situation has arisen in various areas of Punjab, where citizens and farmers are facing difficulties because of land erosion, breach of protective dykes and water entering settlements.

In the Kot Bela area of Alipur Chatta, dozens of houses are under threat due to rapid land erosion, while thousands of acres of agricultural land has been submerged with several feet of water accumulated in standing crops, causing heavy losses to farmers.

The protective dykes of Chenab river near the settlement of Bada Parara in Taranda Muhammad Panah has given way, after which floodwater has entered nearby settlements.

According to locals, crops, including sugarcane, moong, sesame and fodder, have been submerged, while the road links of several settlements have been cut off, forcing residents to migrate to safe places. The cemetery of Gurna Pathana was also affected by flood in the Chenab.

The local administration accelerated the construction of dykes and relief work with heavy machinery working continuously to divert the water.

According to authorities, an increase in the water level in Ravi river was recorded at Abdul Hakeem. The inflow was 53,530 cusecs and outflow 38,230.

The administration set up flood relief camps in Mal Fatiana, Kot Pathana, Adda Kalera, Tara, Haveli Mai Safooran, Kot Karam Shah and Dedhi.]]>
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			<title>Nurse blamed for infant's thumb loss</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2620259/nurse-blamed-for-infants-thumb-loss</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 26 19:38:27 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Jamil Mirza]]>
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				<![CDATA[Committee recommends disciplinary action under PEEDA Act]]>
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				<![CDATA[A fact-finding committee has held a female nurse responsible after a 23-day-old baby girl lost her thumb at Holy Family Hospital and recommended departmental action against her under the PEEDA Act. The nurse has also been directed to report to the department in Lahore.

According to details, the 23-day-old daughter of Attock-based carpenter Qaiser Mahmood was under treatment in the paediatric nursery of Holy Family Hospital when her right thumb was mysteriously severed.

Following the incident, Medical Superintendent Dr Ejaz Butt constituted a three-member fact-finding committee headed by Paediatrics Department Head Dr Hina Sattar, with Dr Nadeem Malik and the Nursing Superintendent as members.

In its report, the committee termed the incident a case of negligence, carelessness and dereliction of duty, holding nurse Neelam Siddiq responsible and recommending departmental proceedings against her under the PEEDA Act. She has also been directed to report to the department in Lahore.

Dr Butt termed the incident highly unfortunate, saying that while the nurse found responsible would face disciplinary action, every effort would be made to prevent such incidents in future.

He said strict instructions had been issued to all hospital departments to perform their professional duties in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Meanwhile, local police have registered a case on the complaint of Qaiser Mahmood.]]>
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			<title>AJK polls' first phase results notified</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2621021/ajk-polls-first-phase-results-notified</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 26 00:07:08 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Our Correspondent]]>
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				<![CDATA[Notification, issued under the signatures of AJK Election Commission Secretary Raja Muhammad Shakeel]]>
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				<![CDATA[The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission on Wednesday formally notified the results of all 13 constituencies of Mirpur Division, confirming a decisive victory for the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, which secured nine seats against four won by the Pakistan Peoples Party in the first phase of the AJK Legislative Assembly elections.

The notification, issued under the signatures of AJK Election Commission Secretary Raja Muhammad Shakeel, formally declared the successful candidates elected and contained their names, parentage, political affiliation and respective constituencies.]]>
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			<title>Hattar labourers cry for justice</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2619905/hattar-labourers-cry-for-justice</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 26 19:47:26 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Yawar Hayat]]>
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				<![CDATA[Workers allege unsafe working conditions, low wages and poor sanitation]]>
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				<![CDATA[Workers employed at factories in the Hattar Industrial Estate are allegedly being subjected to unsafe and unhygienic working conditions, with many forced to work without personal protective equipment (PPE), according to the Environmental Protection Forum (EPF), which has called for immediate action against alleged violations of labour, health and environmental laws.

The forum alleged that several factories were operating in conditions that failed to meet basic workplace safety standards. According to the EPF, workers were made to perform their duties barefoot and without gloves, masks or other protective gear while working near industrial machinery, exposing them to serious health and safety risks.

The forum further claimed that many of the workers, who had travelled from different parts of Sindh in search of employment, were earning monthly wages ranging between Rs18,000 and Rs21,000. It also alleged that the canteens and kitchens provided for workers were in a deplorable sanitary condition, raising concerns about food safety and workers&#39; welfare.

The EPF maintained that these alleged violations were occurring despite the presence of government institutions responsible for enforcing labour, health and environmental regulations. It criticised the Labour Department, the Office of the Divisional Director, the Health Department, the District Administration, the Employees&#39; Social Security Institution, the Workers Welfare Board and the Environmental Protection Department for what it described as inadequate enforcement of existing laws and regulations.

Officials from the relevant departments and representatives of the factories could not immediately be reached for comment.]]>
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			<title>Five booked for stripping boys</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2621018/five-booked-for-stripping-boys</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 26 23:19:35 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Hassan resisted, Abrar and Ahsan allegedly stripped him naked at gunpoint]]>
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				<![CDATA[Police have registered a case against five suspects for allegedly stopping two teenage boys travelling on a motorcycle, stripping one of them, filming him naked, tying up both boys, assaulting them and throwing one into rainwater in the Sahianwala area of Faisalabad.

As per the First Information Report (FIR), complainant Rai Fida Hussain Kharral, a resident of Hafizabad, told police that his 14-year-old son, Hassan Fida and his 13-year-old cousin Abu Zar had come to visit their maternal relatives.

He said the two boys were riding a motorcycle from their uncle&#39;s cattle farm to the village via an unpaved road near Sem Wala when they were intercepted near the farmhouse of Abrar Cheema by five armed men, including Afanan Cheema, son of Ataullah, Ahsan and Abrar.

According to the complaint, when Hassan resisted, Abrar and Ahsan allegedly stripped him naked at gunpoint.

The complainant alleged that Afanan recorded a video of the boy in a nude state on his mobile phone, while Abrar tied his hands and feet.]]>
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			<title>Man shoots stepmother over property dispute</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2621017/man-shoots-stepmother-over-property-dispute</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 26 23:19:35 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Police the suspect, identified as Yasir, allegedly entered the woman's house along with three accomplices]]>
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				<![CDATA[A woman was injured after her stepson allegedly shot her during a property dispute in the Rangpur area of Muzaffargarh, police said on Wednesday.

Police the suspect, identified as Yasir, allegedly entered the woman&#39;s house along with three accomplices late on Wednesday and opened fire on his stepmother, Sajida, leaving her seriously injured. The victim was rushed to Nishtar Hospital in Multan, where she remains under treatment in critical condition. District Police Officer (DPO) Syed Ghazanfar Ali Shah took notice of the incident and directed immediate action.

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			<title>Three suspect held</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 26 23:19:35 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Arrested suspects were identified as Zeeshan Ahsan, Wadala Sandhwan, Sajjad Ali and Subhan Ali]]>
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				<![CDATA[Police claimed to have arrested three alleged members of the Sani gang, including its ringleader, in a crackdown against motorcycle theft and drug trafficking in Sialkot. The arrested suspects were identified as Zeeshan Ahsan, Wadala Sandhwan, Sajjad Ali and Subhan Ali.]]>
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			<title>Man dies after poisoning self, three children</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2619900/man-dies-after-poisoning-self-three-children</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 26 19:27:04 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[KASHIF FARID]]>
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				<![CDATA[Man allegedly mixed poisonous wheat preservation tablets into juice]]>
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				<![CDATA[A 35-year-old man allegedly poisoned himself and his three young children after reportedly becoming distressed over unemployment and a domestic dispute, police said on Thursday.

The incident occurred in Gulshan Rahim Town, within the jurisdiction of Sadar Police Station.

According to police, Azhar Ali, son of Manzoor Ahmad, allegedly mixed poisonous wheat preservation tablets into juice and gave it to his three children Dua Zahra, 12, Areej, 9 and Eshal Fatima, 6, before consuming the poisoned drink himself.

All four were rushed to Civil Hospital after their condition deteriorated.

Azhar Ali later died during treatment, while the condition of all three children was stated to be out of danger, according to hospital and police officials.

Following the incident, DSP Sadar Shahid Gujar, SHO Muhammad Ali Khan and other police officers reached the scene.

After completing legal formalities, police handed the body over to the family.]]>
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			<title>Engineer suspended over collapsed wall</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2619907/engineer-suspended-over-collapsed-wall</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 26 19:47:26 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Contractor responsible for construction to be blacklisted, further action taken in accordance with findings of inquiry]]>
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				<![CDATA[The Islamabad district administration has dismissed reports claiming that the rain-damaged safety wall on Prince Road in Phulgran was part of a Rs2.8 billion project, clarifying that the wall was constructed at a total cost of Rs250 million.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the administration said the reported project value was inaccurate and urged the public to rely on verified information.

Following a preliminary assessment, officials identified concerns over the quality of construction and suspended the site engineer responsible for the project with immediate effect.

The administration also announced that the contractor responsible for the construction would be blacklisted. It said further action would be taken in accordance with the findings of an ongoing inquiry and the applicable rules and regulations.

As a precautionary measure, authorities have ordered the demolition of the remaining section of the safety wall to eliminate any potential risk to public safety and facilitate a comprehensive structural assessment.]]>
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			<title>WB mission reviews Tarbela project</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2617238/wb-mission-reviews-tarbela-project</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 26 22:23:11 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Yawar Hayat]]>
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				<![CDATA[During the visit, the delegation inspected various project sites]]>
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				<![CDATA[A World Bank mission visited the Tarbela Fifth Extension Hydropower Project to review progress on environmental, social and occupational health and safety (OHS) measures being implemented under the scheme.

Sources said the WB delegation comprised Lead Social Development Specialist Dr Chudi Okafor, Lead Environmental Specialist Pablo Cardinale, Senior Social Development Specialist Imranul Haq and Senior Environmental Specialist Sana Ahmed.

During the visit, the delegation inspected various project sites and reviewed the implementation of environmental, social and occupational health and safety standards as part of the project&#39;s overall development framework.

General Manager and Project Director of the Tarbela Fifth Extension Project Umair Mannan, together with officials from the Environmental and Social Management Unit (ESMU-T5), briefed the delegation on the project&#39;s overall progress, with particular emphasis on environmental management, social safeguards and regulatory compliance.]]>
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			<title>Students complete police internship</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2613972/students-complete-police-internship</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 26 21:24:42 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Concluding ceremony of the 29th batch of the Volunteers in Police Internship Programme was held at Qila Gujjar Singh]]>
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				<![CDATA[As many as 150 students from various educational institutions completed a two-week internship programme organised by Lahore police.

The concluding ceremony of the 29th batch of the Volunteers in Police Internship Programme was held at Qila Gujjar Singh. DIG Operations Faisal Kamran emphasised on the occasion that public cooperation was essential for maintaining peace and preventing crimes. He said such programmes contribute positively to community-police relations.]]>
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			<title>Father, two sons among five killed in traffic tragedies</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2613976/father-two-sons-among-five-killed-in-traffic-tragedies</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 26 21:24:42 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Police said impact threw victims onto road, where they were run over by the tractor-trolley and died on the spot]]>
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				<![CDATA[Five people, including a father, his two sons and a student, were killed while another person sustained injuries in three separate road accidents in Faisalabad, police said on Thursday.

In the first incident, 26-year-old Nadeem Rehmatullah, a resident of Yasir Town, was returning home from General Hospital Samanabad with his seven-year-old son Ahmed and two-year-old son Rehmat when a speeding tractor-trolley allegedly hit their motorcycle on the Khanewana Bypass Road near Roshanwali Jhal Bypass.

Police said the impact threw the victims onto the road, where they were run over by the tractor-trolley and died on the spot.

Police officials reached the scene, shifted the bodies to a hospital for legal formalities and launched a search for the driver, who fled after the accident.

In another incident in the limits of Madina Town police station, an 18-year-old O-Level student, Abu Bakar, lost his life after being struck by a car in Abdullah Garden on Canal Road.]]>
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			<title>Notices issued in bribery petition</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2614145/notices-issued-in-bribery-petition</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 26 19:31:04 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday issued pre-admission notices to the Secretary of the Ministry of Planning and other respondents on a petition filed by contractors and companies alleging that three officials of the ministry demanded bribes in exchange for the release of outstanding payments amounting to millions of rupees.

Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro issued the written order following the preliminary hearing of the case.

According to the petition, the applicants have requested the court to direct the Ministry of Planning to release their long-overdue contractual payments, alleging that the legitimate dues have been deliberately withheld.

The petition further claims that three ministry officials refused to process the payments unless illegal gratification was paid, describing their alleged conduct as unlawful.]]>
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