Rawalpindi   –   Newly appointed Deputy Commissioner Captain (Retd) Nadeem Nasir and City Police Officer (CPO) DIG Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera formally assumed charge this week following a reshuffle of the district’s civil administration and police leadership.

On his first day in office, Deputy Commissioner Nadeem Nasir chaired an introductory meeting with senior administrative officers to review the district’s ongoing affairs, assess governance priorities and outline his administrative agenda.

The meeting was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioners (Revenue, General and Headquarters), assistant commissioners from all tehsils and heads of various government departments.

Addressing the participants, the deputy commissioner said improving public service delivery would remain the foremost priority of the district administration. He directed officers to observe office timings, maintain administrative discipline and ensure transparency and promptness in addressing public complaints.

He emphasised that efficient governance depended on professionalism, accountability and coordinated efforts among all departments, adding that citizens should receive timely relief and quality public services without unnecessary delays.

The deputy commissioner also called for closer inter-departmental coordination to accelerate development projects and effectively implement the Punjab government’s public welfare initiatives across the district.

During the meeting, officials briefed him on ongoing development schemes, revenue collection, administrative performance and key institutional challenges. He instructed the departments concerned to expedite welfare projects and improve service delivery at the grassroots level.

Meanwhile, CPO DIG Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera, who assumed office on Sunday, held his first meeting with senior police officers to outline his operational priorities and review the district’s policing strategy.

The meeting was attended by the Senior Superintendents of Police (Operations, Investigation and Safe City), the Chief Traffic Officer, divisional Superintendents of Police, Sub-Divisional Police Officers, Deputy Superintendents of Police (Traffic), Station House Officers and other senior officials.

The CPO stressed that protecting citizens and preventing crime would remain the police’s foremost responsibilities. He directed officers to discharge their duties with professionalism, integrity and commitment, warning that negligence or dereliction of duty would not be tolerated.

On Monday, DIG Sukhera also visited Police Lines Headquarters, where he reviewed operational preparedness and met officers and personnel.

A police contingent presented a guard of honour to the newly appointed CPO. According to a police spokesperson, he later visited the Yadgar-e-Shuhada (Martyrs’ Memorial), laid a floral wreath and offered prayers for police personnel who had laid down their lives in the line of duty.

The CPO also toured the Shuhada Gallery, which documents the history and sacrifices of Rawalpindi Police. He inspected the memorial displays, recorded his remarks in the visitors’ book and paid tribute to the courage, professionalism and dedication of the force’s fallen officers.ax

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has strongly rejected what he described as false propaganda by the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) regarding the killing of Pakistan Air Force Group Captain Asim Tariq.

In a statement, the defence minister condemned the “brutal murder” of Group Captain Asim Tariq in Islamabad and dismissed the terror group’s claim of responsibility as baseless and lacking credibility.



Khawaja Asif said the group’s propaganda had no connection with facts, ethics or accountability, alleging that its objective was to falsely claim responsibility for incidents to gain publicity.

Criticising the group’s strategy, he said its claims should not be taken at face value, adding that it had reached a point where it might even claim responsibility for ordinary crimes in the country.

The defence minister also denounced what he described as the group’s attempts to spread misinformation through social media following the killing.

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An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday sent the prime suspect, Muhammad Saad Abbasi, to jail on a 14-day judicial remand for an identification parade in the murder case of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Group Captain Asim Tariq.

The suspect was produced before ATC Judge Abul Hasnat Mohammad Zulqarnain, who ordered that the identification parade be conducted in jail.

The court directed the investigation officer to submit a report after the process is completed and ordered that the accused be produced again on July 20. The hearing was adjourned until then.

During the proceedings, the prosecutor informed the court that there were two eyewitnesses in the case.

Meanwhile, Islamabad Police registered a case against Saad Abbasi under murder and anti-terrorism provisions at Margalla Police Station.

According to the FIR, lodged on the complaint of the Commandant of Air Headquarters, the suspect was allegedly harassing a woman when Group Captain Asim intervened and tried to stop him.

Gujar khan  –  A dispute over cattle grazing allegedly escalated into a double murder in Khingar Mamdal village of Gujar Khan tehsil on Sunday evening, leaving a father and his son dead after they were reportedly shot by a local resident.

Police have registered a case under Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code and launched a manhunt for the suspect, who fled the scene after the attack.

According to the First Information Report (FIR), the incident began when the accused, identified as Master Atif, allegedly abused Musadaq Hussain and warned him not to allow his family’s cattle to graze in his fields.

After learning of the altercation, Musadaq’s father, Arshad Mahmood, accompanied his son to the fields to confront the suspect. Police said a heated exchange ensued between the two sides, during which the accused allegedly drew a 30-bore pistol and opened fire.

Both Arshad Mahmood and Musadaq Hussain sustained fatal gunshot wounds and died at the scene before medical assistance could be provided.

The complainant, Muhammad Munir, brother of the deceased Arshad Mahmood, told police that he, another nephew and Musadaq Hussain’s wife had followed the victims to the fields and witnessed the shooting.

Police said the suspect escaped on a motorcycle immediately after the incident. The bodies were shifted to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital, Gujar Khan, where postmortem examinations were conducted before being handed over to the families.

Taking notice of the double murder, Rawalpindi City Police Officer Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera directed the Senior Superintendent of Police (Investigations), the Superintendent of Police (Saddar) and the Assistant Superintendent of Police, Gujar Khan, to visit the crime scene, supervise the investigation and ensure the early arrest of the accused.

Police said further investigation into the case is under way.

Meanwhile Two young men drowned while bathing in a mini dam near Khewra on Monday, Rescue 1122 officials said.

The victims were identified as 23-year-old Aneel Masih and 18-year-old Ranveer Masih.

Rescue teams were dispatched to the site after receiving information about the incident and launched a search operation. Both bodies were later recovered from the water.

The deceased were shifted to the Rural Health Centre, Khewra, where the necessary medico-legal formalities were completed before the bodies were handed over to their families.

Authorities have urged the public to exercise caution while swimming or bathing in dams, reservoirs and other deep-water bodies, particularly during the summer season, when such incidents tend to increase.

Attock   –   Dr Mudassar Ahmed Shah formally assumed charge as Deputy Commissioner of Attock on Monday, pledging to strengthen public service delivery, improve administrative transparency and ensure the timely completion of development projects across the district.

Soon after taking office, the new deputy commissioner visited the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital, Attock, where he met indoor and outdoor patients and reviewed the healthcare facilities and services available at the hospital.

Later, he toured various parts of Attock City to inspect progress on the ongoing beautification project. He was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Anil Saeed and other district officials during the visit.

Following the inspections, Dr Shah chaired an introductory meeting with officers of the district administration to review the overall administrative situation and discuss priorities for governance.  Officials briefed the deputy commissioner on the performance of key sectors, including development projects, revenue administration, law and order, health, education, sanitation, environmental management and the delivery of public services.

Addressing the meeting, Dr Shah said the district administration would focus on improving governance through transparency, accountability and efficient public service. He said priority would be given to resolving public issues promptly, upholding merit and the rule of law, and ensuring that development schemes were completed within the prescribed timelines.

The deputy commissioner also emphasised the importance of close coordination among government departments, saying effective communication and teamwork were essential to improving service delivery and addressing the needs of residents across the district. Dr Shah belongs to the 42nd Common Training Programme of the Pakistan Administrative Service. Before his appointment as Deputy Commissioner, Attock, he served as Additional Secretary (Administration) in the Punjab government’s Services and General Administration Department.