DERA GHAZI KHAN: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate Usama Abdul Karim has been declared elected unopposed from PP-289 Dera Ghazi Khan-IV, according to the official Return of Uncontested Election (Form-34). Read More: PML–N’s Karim wins PP–289 by-polls unopposed The returning officer (RO) announced on Friday that only one valid nomination paper remained for the constituency after scrutiny and […]
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CTD jurisdiction expanded under Punjab’s Safe Punjab initiative
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Punjab has seen its jurisdiction expanded as part of Chief Minister Punjab’s “Safe Punjab” vision. The provincial cabinet approved the extension to enhance security and counter-terrorism efforts across additional areas. Read More: Punjab expands CTD authority to Koh-e-Sulaiman, Rajanpur tribal areas Tehsil Koh-e-Suleman in Dera Ghazi Khan has been brought […]
Dera Ghazi Khan: Tribal jirga members booked after man tortured in “red-hot iron” ordeal
DERA GHAZI KHAN: The Border Military Police (BMP) in Phogla Tuman Buzdar, Taunsa Sharif, has registered a case against all members of a local jirga after a man was subjected to severe torture under an illegal tribal custom. Read More: Shahbaz Sharif and field marshal Asim Munir to lead key tribal jirga in Quetta The victim, […]
PML-N Dominates By-Election Results Amid Low Turnout
The by-election results showed a strong lead for the PML-N across most constituencies in Punjab and KP. The ruling party won several National Assembly seats in Lahore, Dera Ghazi Khan, Sahiwal and Faisalabad, while PPP secured one seat in Muzaffargarh. PTI contested only two NA seats and boycotted the rest, which further reduced competition. However, […]
Bodies of Balochistan bus attack victims sent to hometowns as leaders vow justice
DERA GHAZI KHAN – The bodies of nine passengers killed in a tragic terrorist attack in Balochistan were sent to their native towns across Punjab on Friday. Civil and military officials received the bodies before dispatching them to cities including Lahore, Gujrat, Khanewal, Gujranwala, Lodhran, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Muzaffargarh. The victims were traveling […]
Punjab police heroically foil terrorist attack in Dera Ghazi Khan
Punjab Police successfully repelled a terrorist attack on a checkpoint in Dera Ghazi Khan early Saturday morning. According to the police, 20-25 terrorists launched an attack on the Lakhani checkpoint near the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border. Despite being heavily outnumbered, police personnel held their ground and defended the checkpoint. Thankfully, all police officers remained safe during […]
Mohsin Naqvi hails Punjab police for defending nation against terrorists
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the Punjab Police for their heroic efforts in thwarting a terrorist attack on the Lakhani border checkpost in Dera Ghazi Khan. He commended their bravery and swift action, emphasizing their dedication to protecting the nation. Naqvi highlighted the resilience of DG Khan police, stating that they have consistently defended […]
Operation against Ladi gang in full swing in DG Khan
A day after the notorious Ladi robber gang assassinated two informers of the police, Punjab law-enforcement agencies in a joint operation with Rangers, the Counter Terrorism Department, the police and the Border Military Police (BMP) launched an operation against 20 members in Dera Ghazi Khan. 52 percent of Dera Ghazi Khan’s territory consists of many […]
Don’t worry, your health is free now, PM tells citizens
LAYYAH: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that provision of health card to citizens would ensure complete and free of cost health coverage which was unimaginable in the country’s history. Addressing a launching ceremony of Sehat Sahulat Card for Sahiwal and Dera Ghazi Khan, he said that now, with extension of facility of health […]
Constitutional amendments needed to form new province: Qureshi
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday said that certain constitutional amendments were needed for the formation of the new southern Punjab province. “Southern Punjab province will consist of Multan, Bahawalpur and Dera Ghazi Khan,” Qureshi said while addressing a press conference. He said the Punjab Assembly seats would eventually be decreased to 251 with […]