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President stands in solidarity with South Punjab flood victims

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President

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari expressed deep sympathy and heartfelt solidarity with the people of South Punjab who have been severely affected by the recent floods. The President, in a statement, acknowledged the immense hardships faced by thousands who have been displaced from their homes and whose livelihoods have been gravely impacted by the natural … Read more

PDMA Chief terms South Punjab flood situation ‘challenging’

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PDMA Chief

LAHORE: Director General of the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), Irfan Ali Kathia, has described the flood situation in South Punjab as highly challenging. He highlighted that conditions in Jalalpur Pirwala are particularly alarming. He explained that the area is being affected simultaneously by floodwaters from three rivers — the Ravi, Chenab, and Sutlej. … Read more

PM announces establishment of cancer hospital in DG Khan

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PM

DERA GHAZI KHAN: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the federal government was committed to uniform progress and prosperity of all areas with uplift of backward areas like South Punjab by spreading a vast network of development projects.

Addressing a public gathering, the prime minister said when they came to power, the inflation had reached over 40 percent, but his leader Nawaz Sharif decided to sacrifice politics for the sake of the country.

With hard work and pro-development policies of the incumbent government, the inflation was capped below 2.4 percent while the interest rate had been reduced to 12 percent benefitting the investors, business people and farmers, he added.

The prime minister, expressing his views in Saraiki language, said that Nawaz Sharif and he had a strong relation with this region.

During the year 2010, when the flood water and destruction was witnessed everywhere in these areas, he as a servant of the area, worked day and night to alleviate sufferings of the masses.

“I have come to convey that Nawaz Sharif and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif are working day and night for the uplift of entire province, particularly for the South Punjab,” he added.

The prime minister said during his previous tenures, he had worked for the establishment of Danish schools, hospitals, provision of free medicines and livestock, award of scholarships, besides allocating extra quota for the youth of the area in different sectors.

The prime minister said the chief minister Punjab was spreading a network of hospitals and roads in the province, inaugurated facility of Kissan cards, different health and education centers, besides working for the establishment of Nawaz Sharif cancer hospital in Lahore.

He also announced construction of a Cancer Hospital in DG Khan and establishment of University in Rajanpur.

The prime minister said that an era of progress and prosperity had dawned upon the area in which the youth would get jobs opportunities.

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Gilani calls for expediting uplift work in south Punjab

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Gilani

MULTAN: Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani stressed the imperative need to accelerate development work in South Punjab.

He said this while during a meeting with Additional Chief Secretary Fuad Hashim Rabbani at Circuit House. The meeting was also attended by Member of the National Assembly Syed Ali Musa Gillani and former MPA Syed Mujtaba Gillani.

Gilani stressed that thorough oversight of ongoing projects was essential to ensure timely completion.

“Winning public confidence hinges on efficient public service delivery and prompt resolution of pressing issues”, Gilani maintained.

The Chairman Senate further stated the need for permanent appointments in key institutions, urging that recommendations be forwarded to the Punjab Government.

Gillani also directed enhanced security arrangements at the region’s revered shrines, particularly Qila Kohna Qasim Bagh.

He wished the removal of encroachments around the historic site to facilitate road expansion and improve traffic management.

Reflecting on his tenure as Prime Minister, he recalled that plazas were constructed in Shaheen Market and Ghanta Ghar to relocate traders displaced by anti-encroachment measures.

However, he added that the plan had not been fully implemented.

The Chairman Senate also highlighted his role in securing a $10 million grant from the Italian government for the preservation and restoration of Qila Kohna Qasim Bagh and its ancient walls.

He stated the delays in utilizing these funds and suggested for the project’s swift completion.

During the meeting, Additional Chief Secretary Fuad Hashim Rabbani provided a comprehensive briefing on ongoing projects and outlined new initiatives in South Punjab, assuring the Chairman Senate of steady progress.

On the other hand, Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani strongly condemned Israeli attacks on Palestine, Yemen, and Lebanon, urging the United Nations to take immediate notice of the atrocities committed against civilians and take action to end its aggression.

Gilani also called on the Islamic nations to break their silence and speak out against Israeli aggression.

The Senate chairman, in a statement, expressed deep sorrow over the brutal violence and the loss of innocent lives.

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PDMA Sindh urges public to take necessary precautions

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PDMA Sindh

ISLAMABAD: Director General Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh, Syed Salman Shah urged the public to stay informed through official channels and adhere to safety precautions during current heavy rainfall as a new spell of monsoon is expected to hit southern Sindh from the night of August 29.

The downpour is likely to affect areas near Karachi and Badin, bringing much-needed relief from the sweltering heat, but also posing a risk of flash flooding and urban flooding in low-lying areas, he said while talking to media.

He said that the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh is reviewing arrangements and taking significant steps to manage the ongoing rainfall in the province.

In a bid to mitigate the impact of the heavy downpour, the PDMA is providing dewatering pumps to various district administrations and municipal corporations. This move aims to expedite the drainage of accumulated water and prevent urban flooding.

Additionally, the PDMA is working closely with district authorities to identify vulnerable areas and take proactive measures to protect lives and property, he added.

The authority is also coordinating with emergency services, including rescue teams and medical personnel, to ensure a swift response to any emergencies that may arise, he mentioned.

Syed Salman Shah, Director General of PDMA Sindh, emphasized the importance of preparedness and coordination in managing the situation.

The PDMA’s efforts are part of a broader strategy to enhance disaster resilience in Sindh, which includes infrastructure development, public awareness campaigns, and capacity building of emergency responders, he said.

By taking proactive measures, the authority aims to reduce the risk of flooding and ensure a safe and secure environment for the people of Sindh, he added.

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South Punjab’s development top priority of PPP, says Gilani  

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South Punjab

MULTAN: Acting President Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has urged the need for the upcoming budget 2024-24 to be people-friendly.

He stated that economic prosperity was linked to political stability in the country. “Without economic stability, the condition of the people cannot be improved”, he remarked. He stressed the need to bring all stakeholders together to resolve national issues.

The Acting President expressed these remarks while addressing a gathering of Parliamentarians, Members of the Provincial Assembly, and other prominent political figures from Multan.

The Acting President pledged to engage with the federal and provincial governments to complete developmental projects in Multan, including the issuance of notification for Multan as Big City and the completion of the under-construction ring road project.

Acting President reaffirmed his commitment to prioritizing public service.

He also highlighted the widespread benefits of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) in Southern Punjab and also advocated for its expansion.

He added that discussions had already begun with the Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif  to provide facilities for education, health, and transportation in Southern Punjab.

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Gilani demands for fair elections to end favoritism impression

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Gilani
  • He claimed Asif Zardari and Blawal Bhutto Zardari on same page.
  • Gilani said PPP will continue to fight for rights people of  South Punjab.
  • He said PPP will not make seat adjustment in upcoming elections.

MULTAN: Farmer prime minister and Senior leader of Pakistan People’s Party(PPP) Yusuf Raza Gilani has said impression of favorite party should be ended now and free and fair elections should be held across the country.

Talking to the media in Lodhran, Yusuf Raza Gilani said that Bilawal Bhutto is giving his statements according to the current political situation of the country. He claimed that former president Asif Zardari and Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto are both on the same page. He said after the Quetta rally, the impression of the difference between Asif Zardari and Bilawal Bhutto has ended now.

In response to a question, while talking to the media, he said “I do not think that the People’s Party will make seat adjustments with anyone, the party thinks that it will contest the election with its manifesto”.

Yusuf Raza Gilani said that taking the PPP to the back foot does not matter and hoped that the party would play on the front foot in elections.

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PTI appoints Moeen Riaz Qureshi as president of South Punjab

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South Punjab
  • PTI has issued notification to appoint Moeen Riaz Qureshi.
  • The post was vacant after Aon Abbas Buppi left PTI .
  • Moeen Qureshi is nephew of Shah Mahmood Qureshi.

MULTAN: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) has appointed Moeen Riaz Qureshi as the President of PTI South Punjab.

PTI has issued a notification to appoint Moeen Riaz Qureshi as the President of South Punjab.

It should be noted that the post of South Punjab President was vacant after Aon Abbas Buppi left Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf.

Moeen Qureshi is the nephew of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi.

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PTI South Punjab President Aun Abbas Buppi quits party

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PTI Punjab

MULTAN: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) South Punjab President Aun Abbas Buppi has parted away with the party. While strongly condemning the May 9 incidents, Aun Abbas Buppi announced to quit the party and politics. “The events of May 9 are a dark spot. The nation and the army are inseparable from the country,” he said. “I … Read more

PTI suspends membership of Usman Buzdar and others

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Buzdar
  • Secretary General PTI Umar Ayub issued notification.
  • Membership of Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar was terminated.
  • Membership of all members from PTI was terminated.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) expelled 22 leaders from South Punjab over a violation of party policy.

An official notification was issued with the signature of Secretary General Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Umar Ayub.

Tehreek-e-Insaf terminated the basic membership of former Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar, former MNA Sardar Muhammad Khan Leghari, and former federal minister Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf also suspended the basic membership of Javed Akhtar Ansari, Farooq Azam Malik, and Muhammad Akhtar Malik for deviating from the party policy.

Similarly, Syed Muhammad Nadeem Shah, Ahtsham ul Haq, Bahawal Khan Abbasi, and Sabeen Gul were also expelled from Tehreek-e-Insaaf.

Mian Shafi Muhammad, Syed Muhammad Asghar Shah, Mian Tariq Abdullah, and Muhammad Afzal were also terminated from Tehreek-e-Insaf.

Tehreek-e-Insaf has also terminated the primary membership of Ahsan-ul-Haq, Saleem Akhtar, Muhammad Zaheeruddin Khan Alizai, and Salman Khan Gadoka from the party.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf also expelled Akram Khanu, Muhyiddin Solangi, Makhdoom Afkhar ul Hasan and Raja Muhammad Saleem from the party.

Membership of all members from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf was terminated immediately.

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Rain, thundershower expected in Balochistan, Sindh, South Punjab: PMD

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Rain, thundershower

KARACHI: Widespread rain and wind with thundershower is expected in Balochistan, Sindh, South Punjab while, at scattered places in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, upper Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the next twelve hours, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Tuesday. “Heavy falls are also likely to occur in south Punjab, northeast and south Balochistan and … Read more

Imran Khan cancels visit of flood-affected areas in Punjab

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irnran khan

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has called off his visit to flood affected areas os South Punjab due to inclement weather conditions. The former minister had decided to visit flood-affected areas in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after heavy monsoon rainfall wreaked havoc in the country. Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi was expected … Read more

We allocated 35 pct development budget for south Punjab: Usman Buzdar

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Chief Minister Punjab

LAHORE: Former Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on Friday said his provincial government allocated 35 per cent development budget for south Punjab, more than the past development funds. “Ringfencing of the budget of the south Punjab was made, so that the funds could not be used for any other purpose. For the first time, a … Read more

Qureshi hopes opposition will help govt pass bill for creation of South Punjab

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FM Qureshi terms political instability by opposition amidst OIC-CFM as inappropriate

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister and Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi has expressed hope that the opposition would help the federal government in passing the bill for creation of South Punjab province. “The PTI manifesto promises to create a separate province for the people of South Punjab. I am thankful to Imran … Read more

FM Qureshi asks opposition to support South Punjab amendment

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FM Qureshi terms political instability by opposition amidst OIC-CFM as inappropriate

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday asked the opposition to support the constitutional amendment required for the creation of South Punjab province, if they were really sincere for the cause. The foreign minister, in a statement, criticised Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for not even responding to his letter on the … Read more

CM Usman Buzdar announces new forensic laboratory in South Punjab

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Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar on Saturday announced to establish a modern forensic laboratory for South Punjab, Bol News reported. According to the details, the forensic laboratory will be built in Dera Ghazi Khan. CM said the establishment of a laboratory will assist the police, prosecution, and judiciary. Citing the successful example of … Read more

South Punjab suffered in the past due to injustice, says PM Imran Khan

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Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Tuesday said that South Punjab suffered in the past due to injustice and was kept deprived of its due share in jobs and budgets. He was addressing a ceremony on the occasion of launching the Sehat Insaf Card in Bahawalpur division. After various parts of Punjab, the government has … Read more

The spice of life

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Shahzad Ali Malik

LAHORE: After successful launch of hybrid coarse rice and field trials of hybrid basmati, Guard Agriculture Research and Services has developed hybrid wheat seed having potential of increasing yield by 40 per cent, compared with the conventional varieties. “Guard is the pioneer in introducing hybrid coarse rice. In collaboration with the Chinese scientists, we developed … Read more

Current year is of economic recovery, next of prosperity, claims FM Qureshi

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Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mahmood Qureshi claimed that the current year was a year of economic recovery for Pakistan while the next one would be of prosperity. Read more: FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi urges opposition to ‘unite’ for South Punjab province Talking to the media in Multan on Saturday, FM Qureshi said that in the … Read more

FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi urges opposition to ‘unite’ for South Punjab province

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FM Qureshi predicts

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has invited all opposition parties to reach a consensus with the government on the passage of a Constitutional amendment for the creation of a separate province for South Punjab. Read more: Govt effectively raised Kashmir issue at UN, international forums: FM Qureshi In a tweet on Wednesday, he said irrespective of … Read more

PM Imran Khan To Pay A One-Day Visit To Bahawalpur Today

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PM Imran Khan To Pay A One-Day Visit To Bahawalpur Today

Prime Minister Imran Khan will pay a one-day visit to Bahawalpur today (Wednesday). According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the Prime Minister will meet the leadership of South Punjab in Bahawalpur. Besides, the Prime Minister will be given a detailed briefing on the performance of the active South Punjab Secretariat and … Read more

PPP to bounce back after AJK win

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Bilawal Bhutto

LAHORE: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) after winning 11 seats in the recent Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections has started to gain momentum, BOL News has learnt. However, it still remains to be seen if PPP will be confined to only Sindh or will it be able to make a comeback in other provinces … Read more

Despite Pandemic, Punjab Performs Well: Hashim Jawan Bakht

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Despite Pandemic, Punjab Performs Well: Hashim Jawan Bakht

Punjab Finance Minister Hashim Jawan Bakht said that the Punjab government has achieved tax targets in the budget. While talking in BOL News Program National Debate, the provincial minister said that GDP has risen to 4% due to government measures. Hashim Jawan Bakht said that the government can create jobs to some extent adding that the … Read more

Government focusing on development of South Punjab, says CM Buzdar

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Usman Buzdar

Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar on Sunday said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government is focusing on the development of Sough Punjab. He said in a statement that the district authorities are ensuring the provision of basic facilities to the general masses. He also announced that local bodies election will be held soon in Punjab to … Read more

Establishment of South Punjab province is a major Milestone

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Afghan Peace: FM underlines challenges, opportunities following COAS’s Kabul visit

Foreign Minister Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Tuesday that the establishment of a separate South Punjab province is a major milestone. Taking to his official twitter handle, Shah Mahmood Qureshi wrote: “After years of struggle & determination by the people of South Punjab, we have achieved a major milestone in the establishment of a … Read more

PM Imran Khan chairs meeting on South Punjab

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PM Imran Khan chairs meeting on South Punjab

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan conducted a meeting regarding the matters relating to South Punjab here on Wednesday (March 11). According to the details, the meeting was attended by Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Jahangir Khan Tareen, Minister for National Food Security Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar, Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar, Minister of State … Read more

South Punjab Province creation Bill to be tabled in NA, says Shah Mahmood

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South Punjab

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said the government has decided to table a bill in the National Assembly for creating South Punjab province. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi addressed media in Islamabad. He said the decision in this regard was taken at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan. The Foreign Minister expressed the … Read more

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