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Dawood Khan Directs Strict Action Against Overcharging in DI Khan
TP REPORT
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: On the directives of Commissioner Dawood Khan, Secretary Regional Transport Authority (RTA) Shaukat Iqbal visited various bus stations to review arrangements for Eid al-Fitr, with special focus on passenger facilitation and enforcement of official fare regulations.
According to details, Commissioner Dawood Khan met Secretary RTA in his office, where Assistant to the Commissioner (Political & Development) Sajjad Baloch was also present. During the meeting, the Commissioner issued important instructions to improve the public transport system and prevent overcrowding during the Eid rush.
He specifically directed strict action against illegal rickshaws, underage drivers, unregistered vehicles, and rickshaws operating from other districts. He emphasized controlling the routes of “Chingchi” rickshaws and ensuring compliance with the government-approved fare list.
Following the instructions, the Secretary RTA conducted visits to different bus terminals in the city, inspecting fare implementation, waiting areas, and passenger facilities. Transport operators and rickshaw owners were instructed not to charge extra fares and to provide maximum convenience to passengers.
Shaukat Iqbal stated that citizen safety and facilitation remain the top priority, adding that all necessary arrangements will be ensured to provide comfortable and secure travel during Eid.
The Commissioner reiterated that improved planning and monitoring of public transport will help maintain order in the city and ensure safe and smooth travel for passengers during the festive season.
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Pak Army foils Afghan Taliban major bid to infiltrate into N-Waziristan
Military destroys several Taliban posts, hideouts forcing them to flee
TP Report
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army is carrying out successful operations against the Fitna al-Khawarij and the Afghan Taliban in North Waziristan as Operation Ghazab Lil Haq is going great guns, reports said here on Wednesday.
Sources told media that the Afghan Taliban were planning to infiltrate into Pakistani territory in the border town of Mawazkale.
However, timely response given by the Pakistan Army foiled their design.
Sources added that several Taliban lost their lives in the counter-attack launched by the army, while others fled their posts as their compounds and hideouts were completely destroyed.
Sources informed that the army was committed to go ahead with the operation until all objectives were met.
Pakistan Army launched the operation after repeatedly demanding the Afghan Taliban to rein in the militants operating from their soil against Pakistan.
However, despite overtures made to the Taliban, the latter gave no written assurances that the militants would not carry out attacks inside Pakistan.
On the other hand, there was no let-up in attacks by the militants, who continued to take the lives of security personnel as well as ordinary citizens.
