Sahiwal News

Sahiwal (Staff Reporter) Commissioner Sahiwal Division and Chairman Board, Dr. Asif Tufail, has directed that the checking system in the board examinations be further strengthened to completely eliminate the chances of one candidate appearing in place of another. He also instructed that an inter-board mechanism be developed to prevent the same candidate from appearing in exams of more than one board. He issued these directives while presiding over the Board of Governors’ meeting in his office. The meeting was attended by Controller of Examinations Dr. Rana Naveed Azmat, Board Secretary Muhammad Fayaz Saleemi, Vice Chancellor University of Sahiwal Prof. Dr. Muhammad Javed Akhtar, Director Colleges Dr. Syeda Andlib, and the CEOs of Education from all three districts — Tanveer Ahmed Ghazali, Shazia Rafiq, and Muhammad Yousaf. The meeting also reviewed the 2016 case in which a candidate submitted matriculation exam admissions simultaneously in both Multan and Sahiwal boards and was late...

SAHIWAL – In a major stride toward transforming women’s public health, Deputy Commissioner Sahiwal, Shahid Mehmood , officially inaugurated the provincial HPV vaccination campaign aimed at eradicating cervical cancer. The launch ceremony, held at the Government Girls High School, Sirki Bazar , marks the beginning of a "historic and revolutionary" initiative by the Government of Punjab to protect the next generation of women from one of the world's deadliest diseases. Protecting the Future: Safe and Cost-Free The campaign specifically targets girls between the ages of 9 and 14 . During the ceremony, DC Mehmood assured parents and guardians that the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine provided is: Completely Free of Cost: Part of a subsidized government health mandate. Internationally Standardized: Developed and distributed with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) . Scientifically Safe: Rigorously tested to ensure the highest safety...

Sahiwal: Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Pir Imran Ahmad Shah , inaugurated the Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani Research Institute on the occasion of the Uswa-e-Kamila Conference. He said that this institution is an important step towards promoting service, ethics, and social responsibility among the younger generation. It will become a center for research and dialogue that will connect the new generation with their spiritual heritage and higher values. The Federal Minister said that the life of the Holy Prophet is the best example of justice, compassion, and service to humanity. Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (RA) carried forward the same message and turned his spiritual center into a refuge for orphans, travelers, and the needy. He emphasized that true spirituality does not lie merely in remembrance and rituals, but in serving humanity. He further added that this very approach continues to guide us today at the state level. The Ministry of Poverty Alle...

Rescue 1122 teams in Sahiwal continue evacuating flood-affected residents 24 hours a day from 10 flood rescue posts set up along the Ravi River. District Emergency Officer Dr. Khalid Abdullah reported that the flood situation in the river remains critical. Following instructions from Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Rescue 1122 remains on high alert across Punjab in vulnerable flood areas. Teams at flood rescue posts in Dad Baloch, Kora Shah Zairin, Qutub Shahana Bridge, Murad Dalo, Nuran Sanpal, Dadra Bala, Murad ke Kathia, Sial Jhangi, Chak Bandi, and Abadi Amirabad evacuate people and move them to safe locations. Despite canceled leaves, rescue personnel work tirelessly day and night to serve the public. So far, they have rescued over 386 people, including women and children, and relocated 208 animals to safe areas. Trained boat operators use their expertise to conduct safe evacuations, even when they encounter venomous snakes in some locations. Dr. Khalid Abdullah visited f...

In the current flood situation, the Forest Department staff of Chichawatni is also actively engaged in public safety and relief activities. Muhammad Khalil, Divisional Forest Officer Chichawatni, visited Government High School Boys Tiba Noor Pur along with his staff, where he ensured staff attendance and reviewed the availability of medicines. On the occasion, he directed the staff that no negligence will be tolerated and that facilities must be provided to the public in a timely manner. He added that, in line with the directives of the Chief Minister and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, providing protection and facilities to the public is the top priority, and the Forest Department staff is working day and night to play a vital role in achieving these goals.

The Ravi River bridge from Chichawatni to Kamalia has been closed among rising floodwaters near Old Chichawatni. Kamalia Khan Da Chak Adda Kalera Road has completely collapsed and been washed away by floodwaters. Chak No. 732 G.B. is currently entirely engulfed by flood currents, where water levels have reached approximately 4 to 5 feet. An area spanning seven kilometers along Sher Shah Suri Road is now submerged, and water has entered hundreds of homes. The Government High School in Old Chichawatni is also underwater. At the Ravi River bridge point, the water outflow has exceeded 200,000 cusecs. There is a risk of an extremely high-level flood in the Ravi River within the next 24 hours. The Assistant Commissioner has ordered the complete evacuation of areas adjacent to the Ravi river. All concerned departments are on high alert to deal with the potential extreme flooding. “All available resources will be utilized to protect the public from the flood,” said the Assistant Commission...