DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The district administration sealed nine shops involved in unlawful leather trade near Bannu Adda.

The action was taken on the complaints of people regarding unsanitary and unauthorised businesses in the area. Officials said that the sealed shops were violating health and safety regulations.

MEETING: A meeting was held with Deputy Commissioner Abdul Nasir Khan in the chair to strengthen inter-departmental coordination and ensure emergency preparedness across the district.

The meeting was attended by additional deputy commissioners Adnan Jameel, Syed Gulfam Abbas and Farhan Ahmed, DPO Sajjad Ahmed Sahibzada, assistant commissioners and officials of health, education, police, Rescue 1122, civil defence, communications and works, army and other departments.

The deputy commissioner ordered immediate cancellation of leaves of all officers and staff. Rescue 1122 and health department were instructed to keep ambulances ready, ensure availability of staff in hospitals and prominently display duty rosters.

The deputy commissioner said that the meeting was not meant to create panic but to ensure alertness for the safety of people.

Published in Dawn, May 9th, 2025