The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) long march, led by Maulana Hidayat-ur-Rehman, resumed its journey to Multan on Sunday after being halted for two days by police in Muzaffargarh. Authorities had placed containers on the Chenab Bridge in a bid to block the march, causing massive disruption in traffic between Multan and Muzaffargarh. The blockade led to hours-long […]
Sindh achieves milestone in college enrollment drive
The Directorate of Colleges Sindh has reported a significant surge in first-year college applications and admissions across the province, marking a notable success of the revised admission policy introduced this year. According to statistics shared by the Directorate, a remarkable rise in student interest has been observed-particularly in Karachi and Hyderabad-where comparative data from 2024 […]
Blind murder case solved within 24 hours in Multan
Police have successfully solved a blind murder case within 24 hours in the jurisdiction of Jalalpur Police Station. The brutal killing of an 80-year-old woman, Shamoo Mai, on the evening of July 23 sent shockwaves through Basti Lang, a village on the outskirts of Jalalpur. The elderly victim, who lived alone in a one-room house, […]
Six-year-old girl raped, murdered in Muzaffargarh
In a shocking incident, a six-year-old girl was raped and murdered in Shah Jamal, reportedly after being lured into a sugarcane field. According to police, the accused sexually assaulted the minor and then suffocated her by placing his hand over her mouth. The child’s body was later recovered and shifted to a hospital for post-mortem […]
South Punjab launches CPR training drive in schools and offices
In a move hailed as life-saving, the South Punjab Secretariat has launched a region-wide CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) training campaign across educational and public institutions. Additional Chief Secretary South Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani said that timely CPR intervention in cases of cardiac arrest, drowning, or electric shock could make the difference between life and death. “Every […]
South Punjab school uplift projects reviewed
Director of Public Instruction (Secondary Education) South Punjab Zahida Batool visited Layyah, Rajanpur and Dera Ghazi Khan to inspect progress on education sector development projects initiated under the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. During the visit, she reviewed the construction of additional classrooms, provision of basic facilities, and the repair or reconstruction […]
Muzaffargarh DC approves mango festival
Muzaffargarh Deputy Commissioner Usman Tahir Jappa has approved the organisation of a Mango Festival in Muzaffargarh. The approval was given while he presided over a meeting held to review preparations for the upcoming event. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) Oved Irshad Bhatti, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Muhammad Yousuf Chheena, Deputy Director […]
Govt promoting clean energy through solar, EV policies: ACS South Punjab
Additional Chief Secretary South Punjab, Fuad Hashim Rabbani, has said the government is taking practical steps to promote clean and renewable energy in the region. Speaking to the media during a visit to South Punjab’s largest solar energy exhibition in Multan, Mr Rabbani said the region is naturally rich in solar potential and must harness […]
New Muzaffargarh DC takes charge, vows to prioritise public welfare
The newly appointed Deputy Commissioner of Muzaffargarh, Muhammad Usman Tahir Jappa, has formally assumed charge of his office. Soon after taking charge, he participated in a video link meeting with the Senior Member Board of Revenue (SMBR) to review the district administration’s preparedness for the expected floods. Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) Oved Irshad Bhatti, Additional […]
Chinese CG vows to boost agri ties, regional collaboration
Commissioner Multan Division Aamir Kareem Khan and Deputy Commissioner Waseem Hamid Sindhu met with Chinese Consul General Zhao Shiren and Additional Chief Secretary South Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani at the South Punjab Secretariat on Thursday to discuss enhanced bilateral cooperation and matters of mutual interest. During the meeting, the Chinese Consul General said the purpose […]