CM Maryam seeks explanation on civic service deficiencies

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has sought an immediate explanation from the deputy commissioners of Okara and Sahiwal after the CM’s Inspection Team uncovered overcharging at a hospital parking lot and deficiencies in civic services. The team conducted late-night surprise visits to the Okara District Headquarters and Depalpur and Chichawatni Tehsil Headquarters Hospitals. At the Chichawatni THQ Hospital, the team received complaints about excessive parking charges and ordered cancellation of the contract and registration of a case against those responsible. Read: CM Punjab launches crusade against corruption The team also noticed stagnant rainwater and non-functional streetlights in Okara district. Based on a report, CM Maryam expressed displeasure and sought explanations from the DCs of Okara and Sahiwal. She ordered the relevant authorities to immediately start reconstruction of the dilapidated Depalpur Road. وزیرِ اعلیٰ پنجاب مریم نواز شریف کی ہدایات پر معاون خصوصی شعیب مرزا نے انسپیکشن ٹیم کے ہمراہ اوکاڑہ، دیپالپور اور چیچہ وطنی کے اچانک دورے کیے ۔ سرکاری ہسپتالوں اور عوامی سہولیات کا تفصیلی معائنہ کیا گیا۔ وزیرِاعلیٰ پنجاب مریم نواز شریف کے واضح احکامات کہ مطابق عوامی مسائل پر فوری… pic.twitter.com/HMkCucZCME — Government of Punjab (@GovtofPunjabPK) September 6, 2026 Meanwhile, following the arrest by the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) of nine government employees and three frontmen in various districts, CM Maryam said the time had come to eliminate corruption from government institutions across Punjab. According to an official statement issued on Sunday, ACE teams conducted raids and trap operations in several districts against officials allegedly involved in receiving bribes. In Bahawalnagar, an assistant commissioner’s office clerk was allegedly caught receiving a bribe and a case was registered against him. A former union council office naib qasid was also arrested during a trap raid. In Vehari, an excise department official was arrested while allegedly accepting a bribe. In Dera Ghazi Khan, a computer operator at Allama Iqbal Teaching Hospital was caught during a similar operation. A naib qasid of the local government department was arrested in Mandi Bahauddin and booked in a corruption case. In Jhang, the ACE arrested a tehsil office reader for allegedly receiving a bribe. Two alleged frontmen, Mohammad Yasir and Abdullah, were arrested in Muzaffargarh. Also Read: Minister slams Maryam over terrorism remarks In Lahore, the ACE registered a case and arrested a patwari’s munshi, Mubeen Akhtar, over allegations of corruption. Another alleged frontman working for a patwari was also caught receiving a bribe. In Chakwal, PERA Force Sergeant Asif Kamal and Naib Qasid Talal Hussain were arrested in a trap operation. “We will not rest until every government institution is free of corruption and corrupt elements,” the CM said, according to the statement. She directed the relevant authorities to continue action against officials and other individuals involved in corrupt practices.

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56 civil defence officials face disciplinary action in Punjab

The Punjab Home Department has taken disciplinary action against 56 civil defence officials across the province over allegations of corruption, misconduct and inefficiency, dismissing 12 employees, suspending 37 and transferring seven others. The civil defence director dismissed from service Farman from Sargodha, Naveed from Khushab, Irshad and Nasir from Multan, Asghar from Lodhran, Group Wardens Rehman Maqbool and Hamza Bilal from Gujranwala, Aman Ullah and Faizan from Hafizabad, Sharif from Narowal, and Bashir Ahmad and Shabbir Ahmad from Bahawalpur. The department also suspended 37 officials and initiated disciplinary proceedings against them under the Punjab Employees Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability Act. Also Read: Punjab's anti-graft axe falls on 54 officials Those suspended include Rahim Yar Khan Civil Defence Officer Shakeeb Ahmad, four assistants posted in Vehari, Sialkot, Khushab and Sahiwal, and two senior clerks from Narowal and Gujranwala. Nine chief instructors and 15 instructors were also suspended. Other personnel facing suspension include a rescue leader, rescuer, first aider, driver, naib qasid and a sanitary worker. Separately, seven Civil Defence officers were transferred owing to long tenures at their postings and administrative requirements. Muzaffargarh Civil Defence Officer Syeda Sehrish Irshad was transferred to Vehari, while Muhammad Rehan was posted in Bahawalnagar. Muhammad Abbas was transferred from Faisalabad to Sahiwal and Muhammad Adnan Qaiser from Sahiwal to Okara, while Muhammad Iqbal Javaid was transferred from Okara to Faisalabad. Sidra Yasin Rana was transferred from the Civil Secretariat and posted as Chief Staff Officer at the Directorate of Civil Defence. Farhana Aziz was transferred from Sialkot to the Civil Defence office at the secretariat in Lahore. A Home Department spokesperson said the Punjab chief secretary had directed the heads of all departments to ensure departmental accountability.

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AJK observes Defence Day with patriotic fervour, national pride

With the memories of the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs and the spirit of September 6 echoing across the mountains and valleys, Defence Day was observed throughout Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Sunday with patriotic fervour, national pride and a renewed pledge to stand united in defence of Pakistan. From the capital city to towns and remote valleys across AJK, the day was marked by ceremonies and activities paying tribute to the armed forces and those who laid down their lives in defence of the motherland, while a colourful defence and cultural exhibition at Narul Cricket Stadium in Muzaffarabad brought together civil and military officials, students and citizens of AJK. Acting AJK President Chaudhry Tariq Farooq and Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani inaugurated the exhibition, which showcased the capabilities, services and contributions of various defence, emergency response and public-sector institutions. Read: Defence Day: How valiant armed forces defended their motherland The event was attended by senior civil and military officials, including AJK Chief Secretary Khushal Khan and the general officer commanding (GOC) Chinar Division. The dignitaries visited stalls set up by the Pakistan Army, Pakistan Air Force, Pakistan Navy, Boy Scouts, police, Rescue 1122, Special Communications Organisation (SCO), Civil Defence and the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). A dignified ceremony was held at the Martyrs' Memorial in Muzaffarabad today on the occasion of Defence and Martyrs' Day. A smartly turned-out contingent of Pakistan Army presented a guard of honour at the memorial@OfficialDGISPR #DefenceAndMartyrsDay #News #RadioPakistan… pic.twitter.com/sqFpOxJX8K — Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) September 6, 2026 The displays offered visitors an insight into the role of these institutions in national defence, emergency response, communications, disaster management and public service. The exhibition also celebrated Pakistan’s diverse cultural heritage, with stalls representing Sindh, Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan(G-B) and AJK. Traditional displays, national songs, regional music and traditional games added colour to the event, drawing considerable interest from visitors. In a symbolic expression of national unity, the dignitaries were presented with traditional headgear representing different regions of Pakistan. The acting president, prime minister, chief secretary and GOC Chinar Division were presented with Sindhi caps, Balochi turbans, the traditional cap of G-B and Punjabi turbans. Rescue 1122 personnel conducted a practical demonstration highlighting their preparedness to respond to emergencies. The exercise demonstrated procedures for dealing with accidents and other emergency situations and was keenly watched by visitors. Several government departments also showcased their activities and public-oriented initiatives. Stalls representing tourism, forests, agriculture, the Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA), mineral resources, wildlife, medical services and women's development provided information about ongoing projects, public services and development programmes. The Defence Day observances served as a tribute to the soldiers and civilians who made sacrifices for the country and as a reminder of the values of courage, sacrifice, unity and national service. Read More: In AJK, Pandu remembers its fallen The participation of institutions representing different parts of Pakistan, alongside the display of regional cultures, reinforced the message of national unity and solidarity associated with September 6. For the people of AJK, the occasion carried particular significance, as the region has remained closely connected with the country’s defence and national struggle. The ceremonies and public participation reflected a continuing sense of pride in the armed forces and a collective resolve to uphold the country’s sovereignty, security and unity.

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IHC seeks govt reply in PIA privatisation case

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued notices to the federal government and other respondents in a case challenging the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), directing them to submit reports and parawise comments within two weeks. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir issued the written order after hearing the petition filed by the Peoples Unity of PIA Employees which challenged the bidding process for PIA held on December 23, 2025 as well as the decision to declare the Arif Habib Consortium the successful bidder.

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‘This isn’t politics’: Brian Lara calls for dignified medical care for Imran Khan

Legendary West Indies batting great Brian Lara on Saturday joined a group of cricketers expressing support for Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and calling for proper and independent medical care for the former Pakistan captain. In a post on Instagram, Lara said he and Imran had crossed paths on the field only a handful of times, but the respect he had for him was “instant and lasting”. “I am struggling to understand how someone who was once a beacon of hope, pride and inspiration for his country, at the height of his sporting career, could now find himself in a situation where he is not being cared for and treated with the compassion and dignity he deserves,” he said.         View this post on Instagram                       Lara said he stood with his fellow former captains in asking that Imran receive proper, independent medical care and the dignity every human being deserved. “This isn’t politics. It’s basic humanity for a legend of our game,” he added. Last month, 22 former international cricketers, including 21 ex-captains, appealed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to ensure that Imran received medical treatment in accordance with recent Supreme Court directives. The signatories included Michael Atherton, Alex Blackwell, Allan Border, Michael Brearley, Greg Chappell, Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark, Alastair Cook, Michael Gatting, Sunil Gavaskar, Lee Germon, Adam Gilchrist, David Gower, Kim Hughes, Nasser Hussain, Clive Lloyd, Kapil Dev, Arjuna Ranatunga, Andrew Strauss, Dilip Vengsarkar, Steve Waugh and John Wright. Imran, a former international cricket star who led Pakistan to its only men's 50-over World Cup title in 1992, became prime minister in 2018 and was removed from office in a parliamentary no-confidence vote in April 2022. Also Read: Imran transferred to Islamabad's Shifa International Hospital with heightened security in place He has been imprisoned since August 2023 and has faced convictions in several cases. Last month, a three-member Supreme Court bench headed by Justice Shahid Waheed issued an interim order directing that Imran be provided medical treatment in accordance with the court’s directives. The court ordered authorities to transfer Imran, 73, from Adiala Jail to Islamabad's Shifa International Hospital within two days for examination and treatment by a multidisciplinary medical board. The board was to include specialists such as an ophthalmologist and cardiologist, while Imran's personal physician, Dr Faisal Sultan, and his sister, Dr Uzma Khan, were to be allowed to remain associated with his medical examination and treatment. The court also ordered the authorities to facilitate regular family contact. Reports on the order said Imran was to be allowed weekly meetings with family members and telephone conversations with his sons. The SC said the state had a constitutional and legal responsibility to safeguard the life, health, dignity and security of people in custody, noting that imprisonment does not remove a prisoner's entitlement to humane treatment and necessary medical care. The directions were issued as an interim arrangement and the government was told to comply with them "in letter and spirit" until the next hearing. The proceedings followed petitions by Imran's family and supporters seeking access to his personal physicians, family members and medical records, as well as his transfer to a private hospital for treatment. His sister Uzma Khan had separately approached the SC after an Islamabad High Court ruling rejected a request for his hospitalisation and access to his personal doctors and family. Imran was subsequently taken for a medical examination but was returned to Adiala Jail after only a few hours. Read: Govt calls SC order to shift Imran to private hospital 'discriminatory', files review petition His party has said the government failed to comply with the SC's direction because Imran was examined at the state-run Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) rather than receiving the comprehensive assessment at Shifa International Hospital envisaged by the court. PTI has also filed a contempt petition over the issue. Government officials have defended the decision, citing security concerns. The government has rejected allegations of medical neglect and mistreatment, saying Imran had undergone numerous medical examinations and that doctors had found him in good health. The former captains' letter, however, says Imran was examined by a state-appointed team, declared "medically fit" and returned to prison before the court-directed medical board could complete its work. His family and legal team have argued that this did not meet the SC's requirements. The cricketers made three specific requests to the government: that the medical board ordered by the SC, including Imran's own doctors, be allowed to complete a full and independent assessment; that weekly family visits be honoured without interruption or administrative delays; and that any treatment recommended by the assessment be provided promptly. They said their principal concern was the reported deterioration of vision in Imran's right eye. "We're not asking Pakistan for anything unusual, just that a court order most countries would take for granted is actually carried out," Chappell said, according to the appeal. Also Read: Imran transferred to Islamabad's Shifa International Hospital with heightened security in place The letter is the second such appeal by former international captains this year. In February, 14 former captains, including Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Chappell and Lloyd, wrote to PM Shehbaz expressing ‘deep concern’ over Imran's health and prison conditions. They called for adequate medical attention, dignified treatment and access to legal processes. The February appeal came after reports that Imran's eyesight had deteriorated severely while he was held at Adiala Jail. His family and lawyers said at the time that he had lost a substantial proportion of vision in his right eye, while Pakistani officials disputed claims of medical neglect and said his condition had improved. Imran's current eye problem has been described in reports as right central retinal vein occlusion, or CRVO, a condition affecting blood flow in the retina. The issue has been the subject of repeated legal and political disputes over the adequacy of his treatment and access to specialists.

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Uproar as CM Maryam's 'chauvinistic' remarks cause controversy over provincial divide

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz came under fire on Saturday after her remarks that Punjab faced a greater security threat from other provinces than neighbouring countries triggered widespread criticism and concerns over the widening provincial divide. The remarks, made at the e-launching ceremony of the Artificial Intelligence Hub in Lahore, triggered criticism, particularly from opposition figures, who accused the chief minister of targeting Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and undermining provincial harmony. The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), the main opposition party, hit out at the chief minister, alleging that her remarks reflected an intention to “break Pakistan apart”. In a post on X, the party said: “Love for India always wells up from the hearts of the Sharif family, while harboring hatred for their own smaller provinces.” شریف خاندان کے دلوں سے ہمیشہ بھارت کے لیے پیار ابھر کر نکلتا ہے اور اپنے ہی چھوٹے صوبوں کے لیے نفرت۔ پنجاب کی جعلی وزیراعلی آج کھل کر اس بات کا اظہار کررہی ہے کہ اس کو انڈیا سے نہیں اپنے پڑوسی صوبوں سے خطرہ ہے ۔ ان کی نیت ایک بار پھر پاکستان کو توڑنے کی ہے۔ پاکستان کا اصل دشمن… pic.twitter.com/vjCeuppBPj — PTI (@PTIofficial) September 5, 2026 The PTI said it was “extremely regrettable and irresponsible” for a provincial leader to describe neighbouring provinces within Pakistan as a threat. “When a provincial leader, instead of fostering unity and solidarity with their own compatriots, fuels hatred and division against them, it shakes the foundations of the federation,” it said. The party also criticised what it described as the Sharif family’s approach towards India and alleged that their policies had raised questions about their attitude towards the country’s smaller provinces. It said that if the provinces and people of one’s own country began appearing as “enemies and threats”, the issue lay “not in the neighboring provinces, but in your own mindset and priorities”. The party also questioned how threats to Pakistan were being defined, alleging that the country’s “real enemy” was being determined according to the preferences of what it called “power-hungry individuals”. The PTI argued that the appearance of Pakistan’s own provinces and people as “enemies and threats” should prompt a reassessment of the government’s priorities. “If the units of your own country and your own people start appearing as enemies and threats to you, then the problem lies not in the neighboring provinces, but in your own mindset and priorities,” it said. Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP) Punjab Chief Organiser Ammar Ali Jan and Information Secretary Shayan Bashir condemned the remarks they said blamed Pakistan’s own provinces for terrorism, calling the statement “not merely regrettable but dangerous”. They said the chief minister had told a public gathering in Lahore that the threat to Punjab came less from across the border than from the provinces alongside it. Jan said alienation among young people in the smaller provinces was already deepening due to years of political deprivation and injustice. He said linking entire provinces to terrorism would fan hatred and prejudice. He added that such remarks could play into the hands of elements seeking to destabilise Pakistan. Bashir said it was “a particular arrogance” for a chief minister whom he described as having been installed on a disputed mandate to cast suspicion on provinces where, he claimed, the people’s verdict was respected. He alleged that the PML-N leadership was trying to divide people along provincial lines to revive what he called “dying politics”, adding that people would no longer be misled by attempts to stoke hatred. The TTAP leaders said Punjab’s leadership had a particular responsibility not to speak about smaller provinces in a language of suspicion and demanded that the chief minister withdraw her remarks. “This country is held together by the Constitution and by equal citizenship, not by sorting provinces into the trusted and the suspected,” they said. Qaiser calls remarks ‘insulting’ Former National Assembly speaker and senior PTI leader Asad Qaiser also condemned CM Maryam's remarks, describing them as insulting towards K-P. “Maryam Nawaz’s insulting and sarcastic statement regarding Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is extremely shameful and reprehensible,” Qaiser wrote in a post on X. He said K-P had been confronting terrorism for several decades and that its people had paid the heaviest price in the war against terrorism. مریم نواز کا خیبر پختونخوا کے حوالے سے توہین آمیز اور طنزیہ بیان انتہائی شرمناک اور قابلِ مذمت ہے۔ خیبر پختونخوا گزشتہ کئی دہائیوں سے دہشت گردی کے عفریت کا سامنا کر رہا ہے اور اس جنگ کی سب سے بھاری قیمت اسی صوبے کے عوام نے ادا کی ہے۔ آپ کے چچا کی موجودہ وفاقی حکومت اور میاں نواز… — Asad Qaiser (@AsadQaiserPTI) September 5, 2026 He criticised successive federal governments for what he described as flawed and failed policies, arguing that the people of K-P continued to suffer the consequences of decisions taken by successive administrations. “Thousands of families were uprooted, millions of people were displaced, businesses were destroyed, and an entire generation spent their lives in fear, unrest and insecurity,” Qaiser said. He recalled the mass displacement caused by military operations in areas including Waziristan, Bajaur, Swat, Buner, Lower Dir and Shangla, saying millions of people had been forced to leave their homes during periods of conflict while also highlighting the sacrifices of the K-P Police in the fight against terrorism. “Instead of acknowledging these countless sacrifices and providing solace to the wounds of the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the families of martyrs and the police personnel, mocking and ridiculing their hardships not only demonstrates political insensitivity but is also an extremely lamentable stance at the national level,” Qaiser said. He urged CM Maryam to recognise the contribution of K-P residents and law-enforcement personnel to the country’s fight against terrorism and to show greater sensitivity towards families affected by the conflict. “Maryam Nawaz should, instead of taunting the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, acknowledge their sacrifices, pay tribute to the martyrs and ghazis of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, and respect the affected families,” he said. ‘Divisive and derogatory’ Former PML-N senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed also criticised the statement, describing it as divisive and derogatory towards K-P. Shockingly chauvinistic statement, highly Divisive & Derogatory, smacks of Ignorance & Arrogance, when hard fact is that people of ‘neighbouring province’, Khyber Pakhtunkwa, are BIGGEST VICTIMS of TERRORISM, while ‘neighbouring country’, India, is conveniently exonerated! https://t.co/E8IRqdMIf5 — Mushahid Hussain Sayed (@Mushahid) September 5, 2026 In a post on X, he called it a “shockingly chauvinistic statement” that was “highly divisive and derogatory” and reflected “ignorance and arrogance”. He argued that the people of K-P were among the biggest victims of terrorism, while, in his view, India had been “conveniently exonerated”. PPP's Raisani questions CM’s thinking Pakistan Peoples Party leader and National Assembly member from Balochistan Jamal Khan Raisani also questioned the chief minister’s assessment of the threat. “Punjab is not threatened by neighboring provinces or the people living there. It is threatened by your thinking,” he wrote on X. He urged the Punjab government to improve border management instead of “profiling” people coming from other provinces. پنجاب کو پڑوسی صوبوں اور وہاں بسنے والے لوگوں سے نہیں۔ آپ کی سوچ سے خطرہ ہے۔ دیگر صوبوں سے آنے والے لوگوں کی غیر ضروری پروفائلنگ کرنے کے بجائے صوبے کے بارڈر منیجمنٹ کو بہترکریں۔ سی پیک کے اعلان کے بعد نواز شریف نے بلوچستان کے طلبا کیلیے اسکالرشپس کا اعلان کیا جو اب نصف سے بھی کم… pic.twitter.com/SMdbOGHbUc — Nawabzada Jamal Khan Raisani (@JamalRaisani) September 5, 2026 Raisani also raised the issue of scholarships for students from Balochistan, saying that after the announcement of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif had announced scholarships for Balochistan students, but that these had subsequently been reduced. He further alleged that, during a meeting, a response involving wheat had placed students from Balochistan “in the ranks of terrorists”. Zulfi Bukhari calls remarks ‘beyond politics’ PTI leader Zulfi Bukhari also condemned the statement, describing it as going beyond political differences and alleging that it was an attempt to divide the country. In a post on X, he said the “latest venom is beyond politics; it is an attempt to divide and tear the country apart”. He argued that progress and prosperity required a “complete vision for the country as a whole”, rather than divisive politics. Father and daughter have always gone to extraordinary lengths to defend India backed terrorism even at the cost of pitting one Pakistani province against another. But this latest venom is beyond politics; it is an attempt to divide and tear the country apart. At a time when… https://t.co/SbMbJHl8ib — Sayed Z Bukhari (@sayedzbukhari) September 5, 2026 Former parliamentarian and founding member of the National Democratic Movement Bushra Gohar also criticised Maryam’s remarks. In a post on X, she called it “shameful” to blame Pakhtunkhwa, which she described as a victim of terrorism, for terrorism in Punjab. Qatl bhe hum hon, awr ilzaam bhe hum par?#DaSingaAzadiDa? Shameful to blame #Pakhtunkhwa, victim of terrorism, for terrorism in #Punjab while deliberately shutting eyes to the death, destruction & mass displacement inflicted on the province by the State’s anti-#Pashtun… https://t.co/Wn5TTUOaNI — Bushra Gohar (@BushraGohar) September 5, 2026 She accused the state of pursuing policies that had resulted in death, destruction and mass displacement in the province and called for accountability and a truth commission. Senior columnist Cyril Almeida also criticised the remarks, saying they reflected the thinking of the Sharif family towards other provinces. Maryam reminded everyone... what the Sharifs really think about the other provinces... — cyril almeida (@cyalm) September 5, 2026  

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PIMS fire: IHC seeks respondents' replies

The capital's high court on Friday ordered respondents to submit replies within 15 days to the pleas seeking a Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)-led investigation into last month's Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) tragedy and the dismissal of the hospital's executive director. A single-member bench comprising Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar also ordered authorities to submit a report on the incident along with para-wise comments while also enclosing the reports presented regarding the tragedy to the prime minister. On August 26, fourteen newborn babies were killed after a fire broke out on the third floor of the Mother and Child Hospital's ward at Islamabad's Pims, whipping up a storm with people and political parties demanding action against those responsible for the tragedy. Later, some petitioners moved the IHC seeking a judicial inquiry into the conflagration and action against those responsible for this gross negligence. A written order issued after the hearing stated that, according to the petitioner, Nasir Azim Khan, his own newborn son had died in a fire incident that occurred in September 2025. He stated that a fire incident also occurred at the Pims Female Nursing Hostel on July 6, 2026. The petitioner sought an independent inquiry against the Pims executive director and the responsible officers. According to the lawyer, the petition seeks an investigation into negligence, dereliction of duty and administrative failure by the officials. The petition maintained that there is no effective accountability for those holding senior administrative positions. It stated that ensuring safety, fire safety and emergency arrangements in public hospitals is the responsibility of the authorities. The petition also sought scrutiny, in accordance with the law, of the appointments of the executive director and other officers. It requested that CCTV footage, electronic data, duty records and maintenance records be preserved and that an inquiry be conducted.

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