The district administration on Sunday imposed an emergency in Kot Addu as water levels in the Indus River continued to rise, with medium-level flooding gradually building up. Deputy Commissioner Kot Addu Syed Munawar Abbas Bukhari said a tide of 650,000 cusecs was expected to pass through the Indus within the next 48 hours. He ordered […]
South Punjab celebrates I-Day with joy, pride
Independence Day and the historic Marka-e-Haq were celebrated across South Punjab on Thursday with colourful events, patriotic songs and prayers for the country’s safety and progress. The main ceremony in Multan was held at the South Punjab Secretariat, where Additional Chief Secretary South Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani hoisted the national flag. Balloons in the colours […]
BIC doctors lauded for first heart valve replacement without surgery
Additional Chief Secretary South Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani has praised doctors at Bahawalpur Institute of Cardiology for replacing a patient’s heart valve without major surgery – a first for the region. At a meeting with the team, Mr Rabbani called it a remarkable example of advanced medical techniques and teamwork, adding that the achievement would […]
ACS South Punjab pulls up hospital staff over delays, vows reforms
Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) South Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani paid a surprise visit to the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in Ahmadpur East, finding long delays in patient treatment and gaps in hospital management. He was accompanied by Special Secretary C&W Aftab Pirzada, Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Naveed Haider, and Medical Superintendent Dr Khawar Bhutta. The ACS inspected […]
MNS-UET forms strategic committee, boosts academic quality measures
The Institutional Quality Circle (IQC) meeting of MNS-UET Multan, chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Tahir Sultan, has approved a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening governance, academic quality, and operational efficiency. Organised by the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC), the meeting brought together academic and administrative heads. Key decisions included the formation of a Strategic […]
Fake animal semen racket busted in Layyah
The Kot Sultan Livestock Department has launched a crackdown on those involved in selling substandard, unregistered and fake animal semen in the Layyah district. Inspections, led by Additional Director Livestock Dr Tariq Gudara and Deputy Director Dr Kashif Mehboob, were carried out at several locations. A case has been registered at the Kot Sultan police […]
Top Multan Board students honoured
Two high-achieving students of the Multan Board were given a warm reception at the South Punjab Secretariat on Tuesday, following a special invitation from Additional Chief Secretary South Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani. Haroon Hamid, who secured 1,193 marks to top not only the Multan Board but also all education boards across Punjab, and Hafiz Abdullah, […]
Reformers Alliance vows to restore integrity at Lahore Gymkhana
In a significant step toward reclaiming the original spirit and values of the historic Lahore Gymkhana Club, the Reformers Alliance Group held its first formal meeting at the Lahore Grand Marquee on Zafar Ali Road. The gathering was attended by a large number of respected senior and founding members of the club, signaling a growing […]
The myth of a serial unicorn founder
Zia Chishti, once considered one of Pakistan’s most prominent tech entrepreneurs, is again in the headlines-not for innovation, but for litigation. His latest legal maneuverings to reassert control over TRG Pakistan have renewed scrutiny of a corporate record that, when closely examined, reflects a pattern of instability, unfulfilled promise, and controversy. Track record prior to […]
Notorious dacoit killed in Muzaffargarh police encounter
A dangerous dacoit was killed in a police encounter in Muzaffargarh on Saturday. The suspect, involved in multiple cases of murder, robbery and attempted murder, was identified as Allah Ditta alias Kala Kharak. According to a police spokesperson, a joint operation was conducted by the Station House Officers (SHOs) of Khangarh and Saddar Muzaffargarh police […]