Rawalpindi: Pakistan Army, Highways Department and Rescue-1122 are vigorously undertaking a road clearance operation in Aliot area of Murree.

Last night, the Pakistan Army started the clearance operation on the request of local population and in view of gravity of the situation as a result of land sliding due to recent rains in Aliot area of Murree.

A large rock had blocked the road, which could have caused collateral damage and loss of properties in the area.

Murree-Kohala Road was opened for one-way traffic, while work is continuing to break the rock.

Engineers of Pakistan Army as well as officials of Highways Department and Rescue-1122 are spearheading the rescue operation.

It is said road maintenance work and removal of the hanging rock will be completed by this evening.

Karachi: Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi visited the headquarters of Pakistan Coastal Guards in Karachi today. Mohsin Naqvi saw the items to be seized during the anti-smuggling operation at the headquarters of the Pakistan Coastal Guards.

Minister Naqvi also inspected the bus and van seized during the anti-smuggling operation.

DG Pakistan Coast Guards Brigadier Ghulam Abbas briefed about the seized items and the routes used for smuggling. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi was also shown the hidden parts of the smuggled items inside the bus. Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi visited the monitoring room of Pakistan Coast Guards and observed the surveillance system of the coastal areas through CCTV cameras.

Mohsin Naqvi appreciated the performance of Pakistan Coast Guard regarding anti-smuggling operations.

 Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi ordered the Pakistan Coast Guard to conduct intensive anti-smuggling operations and announced the upgrade of the Pakistan Coast Guard, saying that the Pakistan Coast Guard would be upgraded on modern lines. Coastal guards have an important role to play in anti-smuggling drives.

Pakistan Coast Guards have to play a more active role to stop smuggling from the coastal areas. He said that despite less resources, the performance of the Coast Guards is excellent.

Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi held an important meeting at the headquarters of the Pakistan Coast Guard.

The meeting was attended by the federal interior secretary, senior officials and officers of the Pakistan Coast Guards. Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi said that anti-smuggling operation is essential for the stability of the economy. Pakistan Coast Guards is doing excellent work for anti-smuggling.

A lot of expectations are attached to this force.

At present, smuggling is destroying our economy. Earlier there was a belief and today this belief has become even stronger that only the Pakistan Coastal Guards can effectively stop smuggling. He said that Pakistan Coast Guards is directly related to the strength of the economy.

The hard work of Pakistan Coast Guard will give stability to Pakistan's economy.The Pakistan Coast Guard is doing a commendable job despite limited resources. The requirements of Pakistan Coast Guards will be met. This is our right and duty. In sh Allah, the entire force will carry forward the anti-smuggling operation with full force.

The interior minister was briefed on the professional affairs of the Pakistan Coast Guards. In which the responsibilities of the Coast Guards and the efforts made to prevent all kinds of smuggling, especially anti-drugs, were mentioned.

Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi will be briefed about the professional training of Pakistan Coast Guards and steps taken to prevent smuggling. Details of drugs, alcohol and other general items were explained.

Appreciating the professional performance of the institution, the high determination, courage and efforts of the jawans, especially in the field of counter-narcotics, the Interior Minister said that Pakistan Coast Guards is the only force performing its duties simultaneously on land and sea, which has an important role not only in peace time but also in any difficult and war situation. Therefore, the government will provide all possible support and necessary resources to make the Pakistan Coast Guards more active and strong.

The federal interior secretary and officials of the Pakistan Coast Guard were also present on the occasion.

Lahore: The Punjab government inaugurated newly established field hospitals in Lahore on Wednesday.

Addressing an inaugural ceremony in Lahore, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said field hospitals are equipped with all necessary facilities.

She said field hospitals would go to remote areas and provide services where no health facilities are available.

Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced that the Punjab government is planning to establish 200 clinics-on-wheels for major cities.

She announced that the Punjab government is going to start the province's first air ambulance service within two weeks.

Maryam has unveiled plans to establish 32 field hospitals across the province, with the inaugural one set up in Bahawalpur. Emphasizing their focus on serving remote areas without adequate healthcare, these hospitals will offer a range of services including outpatient departments, immunization for infants, maternity care, surgical facilities, and assistance from lady health workers.

Expressing her government's dedication to extending healthcare services, Maryam noted the rapid establishment of numerous field hospitals in Punjab within six months of her tenure. She also took a veiled jab at past practices, suggesting that containers, once used for disruptive purposes, will now be repurposed to deliver medical aid.

In response to critics, particularly those scrutinizing her efforts, Maryam urged them to contribute positively to public service. Crediting the inspiration for the field hospitals to Nawaz Sharif's leadership, she pledged to continue his legacy.