SHANGLA: A woman gave birth to five babies, three boys and two girls, at a private medical facility in Puran tehsil here on Saturday.

It was learnt that the quintuplets were born at Shifa Medical Complex in the Banglay area of Puran.

Family members said that both the mother and the five newborns were in good health after the delivery.

They expressed gratitude over the safe birth of the children, describing the occasion as a moment of immense happiness for the family.

Relatives, neighbours and residents congratulated the family on the arrival of the newborns.

Family members said they were overwhelmed with happiness over the arrival of three sons and two daughters.

The birth has also drawn attention from residents of Puran and adjoining areas, who have been visiting or contacting the family to extend their congratulations and best wishes for the health and well-being of the mother and children.

Meanwhile, deputy commissioner Hamid Ali on Saturday chaired a meeting with managers of all banks operating in Shangla to discuss the opening of bank accounts for religious seminaries in the district.

The meeting focused on the procedure for opening bank accounts for seminaries, coordination between the institutions concerned and addressing possible difficulties faced by seminaries in the process.

During the meeting, the deputy commissioner stressed the need to facilitate seminaries in opening their bank accounts and ensure effective coordination between the district administration and relevant banks.

He directed the bank managers to make the process easier and more efficient in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations.

Mr Ali emphasised that all possible assistance should be extended to seminaries to ensure that they could open their accounts without unnecessary hurdles.

Published in Dawn, November 1st, 2026