Bahawalpur corps commander inspects census process on April 11, 2017BAHAWALPUR: Bahawalpur Corps Commander Lieutenant General Sher Afgan on Monday visited various areas of the city to inspect the ongoing census. Speaking on the occasion, the corps commander said that census was a national responsibility which was progressing smoothly due to good coordination between civil administration and army authorities. Earlier, Lt Gen Sher Afgan was […]
Outgoing Punjab IG misses the bus on March 27, 2017BAHAWALPUR: Inspector General Mushtaq Sukhera on Sunday urged police officials to protect helpless people. He said this while addressing a farewell meeting at Police Lines Bahawalpur. Recently retired Khyber Pakhtunkhwa IG Nasir Durrani has set a precedent for young officials to serve the downtrodden people without any fear or awe. It seems that the Punjab […]
Spring flower contest starts in Bahawalpur on March 20, 2017BAHAWALPUR: The Annual Garden and Spring Flower Competition 2017 was held at Polo Ground, Noor Mahal Bahawalpur. Commander 31 Corps Lieutenant General Sher Afgan was the Chief Guest on the occasion who praised the participants and organizers for arranging such a wonderful event. He visited the floral displays and appreciated the beautifully designed stalls. The […]
36 committed suicide in last two months on March 6, 2017 BAHAWALPUR: As many as 36 persons of age between 18-35 years committed suicide in Bahawalpur during the last two months. According to Bahawal Victoria Hospital sources, around 137 people of 172, who were brought to hospital after attempting to commit suicide, had swallowed poisonous pills. They said that 36 people ended their lives owing […]
500 houbara bustards set free in Cholistan on March 3, 2017BAHAWALPUR: More than 500 houbara bustards were released on Thursday in Cholistan desert in collaboration with the International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC) and Houbara Foundation International. At least 200 birds were released in Bahawalpur while more than 300 birds were freed in Rahim Yar Khan for breeding and rehabilitation. IFHC Director General Saleh Hasan […]
Nadir Magsi wins Cholistan Jeep Rally yet again on February 13, 2017BAHAWALPUR: Nadir Magsi has won the 12th Cholistan Jeep Rally held at the historic Derawar Fort in the desert. According to the results for Category A, Magsi covered the distance of 450km in four hours, 30 minutes and 32 seconds. Ronny Patel from Sindh bagged the second position by covering the distance in four hours, […]
Student delegation to attend Harvard MUN in US on January 25, 2017BAHAWALPUR: A 10-member student delegation of the Sadiq Public School, accompanied by their headmistress, left Bahawalpur for the United States to participate in the Harvard Model United Nations Conference in Boston. The four-day conference, organised by the Harvard University and is a simulation of the United Nations, will be started from January 26. More than […]
Four-day Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally from February 9 on January 22, 2017BAHAWALPUR: The four-day Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally will be held from February 9 at the historic Derawar Fort in Cholistan. TDCP decided to extend the route of 12th Cholistan Jeep Rally to 500 km which will cover all the three districts of Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan and Bahawal Nagar. According to the schedule, registration of […]
Examergency launched in Bahawalpurs public schools on January 18, 2017BAHAWALPUR: The district administration has launched the Examergency – an emergency campaign – in the public schools of Bahawalpur for the next three months in view of the fast approaching exam season. As part of this campaign, headmasters and teachers of the schools will make extra efforts to help their students for the exams. The […]