Eight upper districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been declared vulnerable during the winter as above-normal rainfall and snowfall are expected.

These districts include Upper Chitral, Lower Chitral, Upper Dir, Lower Dir, Buner, Swat, Upper Kohistan and Lower Kohistan. The head of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said upstream areas are likely to see more than normal rainfall and snowfall this winter, raising fears that heavy snowfall could lead to road closures.

PDMA takes measures to respond to potential emergencies and has a comprehensive winter emergency plan. The General Director said that a preliminary agreement on rescue operations in areas that may be affected by snowfall has been completed.

He added that the relevant departments have been instructed to carry out preparatory work to ensure public safety and provide timely assistance during the winter period.

– Pakistan Army organized a special awareness event in Lipa Valley on the occasion of World Diabetes Day, which was attended by citizens, students and teachers from different walks of life.

The main purpose of the event was to educate the public about the symptoms and causes of diabetes, as well as precautions to prevent the disease. Speakers highlighted the importance of a balanced diet, regular physical activity and a healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk of developing diabetes.

An information walk was also organized at the end of the event to promote understanding of diabetes prevention and precautions. Participants appreciated the efforts of Pakistan Army in organizing public health awareness activities in the region.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the Islamabad district administration to issue a residence certificate to Hamadulla, who lives in Lakkimarwat, within five days.

The order was issued while considering the citizen’s application for Islamabad Domicile Certificate.

The court also expressed strong displeasure over the district administration’s decision to send a lower division clerk (LDC) to represent the deputy commissioner’s office instead of a senior official.

During the proceedings, the clerk informed the court that a domicile certificate is issued one year after obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the applicant’s previous district. Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar questioned the official about his appointment and asked why the junior officer was being sent to represent the district administration.

Expressing indignation, the Chief Justice pointed out that the Deputy Commissioner, Superintendent and Assistant Commissioner were not present in the court. He questioned the rationale behind making citizens wait for a year after issuing NOC and directed the government to complete the household registration process within five days.

The court also warned that if the residence certificate is not issued within the stipulated time, the Deputy Commissioner will have to appear in person.

After issuing the directions, the IHC adjourned further proceedings until next week.