Day: July 9, 2026

Multan: Pakistan Railways’ Multan Division recovered a record Rs39.2 million from 33,056 ticketless and irregular passengers during June 2026, marking the highest monthly recovery by the Special Ticket Examiners (STEs) in the division’s history.

According to official statement, the STEs recovered Rs36,381,795 in fares and Rs2,818,380 in penalties, taking the total recovery to Rs39,200,175 during the month.

Railway officials attributed the achievement to the dedicated efforts of DCO Multan, DCO Group In-charge Rana Muhammad Javed and all Special Ticket Examiners.

Pakistan Railways urged passengers to buy valid tickets before travelling and retain them throughout the journey, warning that ticketless or irregular travel violates railway rules and attracts fare recovery along with the prescribed penalty.

Multan: Pakistan Railways’ Multan Division recovered a record Rs39.2 million from 33,056 ticketless and irregular passengers during June 2026, marking the highest monthly recovery by the Special Ticket Examiners (STEs) in the division’s history.

According to official statement, the STEs recovered Rs36,381,795 in fares and Rs2,818,380 in penalties, taking the total recovery to Rs39,200,175 during the month.

Railway officials attributed the achievement to the dedicated efforts of DCO Multan, DCO Group In-charge Rana Muhammad Javed and all Special Ticket Examiners.

Pakistan Railways urged passengers to buy valid tickets before travelling and retain them throughout the journey, warning that ticketless or irregular travel violates railway rules and attracts fare recovery along with the prescribed penalty.

Chichawatni: Commissioner, Sahiwal, Dr Asif Tufail on Wednesday held an open public forum here and the residents raised individual and community issues, prompting officials to issue instructions for their resolution.

The commissioner met the people under the Punjab government’s “Open Door Policy”, an initiative introduced under the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to improve access to government services.

The people from different areas presented a range of complaints and requests during the session.

After reviewing each application, the commissioner directed the relevant government departments to address the issues on a priority basis, within the prescribed timeframe and in accordance with merit.

Dr Tufail said the Punjab government remained committed to ensuring better public services and providing timely relief to the citizens at their doorstep, in line with the chief minister’s policy.

Chichawatni: Commissioner, Sahiwal, Dr Asif Tufail on Wednesday held an open public forum here and the residents raised individual and community issues, prompting officials to issue instructions for their resolution.

The commissioner met the people under the Punjab government’s “Open Door Policy”, an initiative introduced under the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to improve access to government services.

The people from different areas presented a range of complaints and requests during the session.

After reviewing each application, the commissioner directed the relevant government departments to address the issues on a priority basis, within the prescribed timeframe and in accordance with merit.

Dr Tufail said the Punjab government remained committed to ensuring better public services and providing timely relief to the citizens at their doorstep, in line with the chief minister’s policy.

Chichawatni: Additional Commissioner (Coordination) Dr. Saifullah Bhatti on Wednesday paid a surprise visit to the Government Haji Abdul Qayyum District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital in Chichawatni and directed the hospital administration to ensure improved healthcare services and better facilities for the patients.

During the visit, Bhatti inspected various wards, met patients receiving treatment and inquired about their well-being.

He also spoke with the attendants to gather feedback on the quality of medical services and listen to their concerns.

Medical Superintendent, Dr. Hafiz Zeeshan Mirza accompanied the additional commissioner and briefed him on the hospital’s medical services, availability of medicines and overall administrative arrangements.

Bhatti instructed the hospital administration to ensure an uninterrupted supply of clean drinking water for the patients and attendants, emphasizing that all water coolers should remain operational at all times.

He also reviewed the biometric attendance system for doctors to assess its functionality.

Chichawatni: Additional Commissioner (Coordination) Dr. Saifullah Bhatti on Wednesday paid a surprise visit to the Government Haji Abdul Qayyum District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital in Chichawatni and directed the hospital administration to ensure improved healthcare services and better facilities for the patients.

During the visit, Bhatti inspected various wards, met patients receiving treatment and inquired about their well-being.

He also spoke with the attendants to gather feedback on the quality of medical services and listen to their concerns.

Medical Superintendent, Dr. Hafiz Zeeshan Mirza accompanied the additional commissioner and briefed him on the hospital’s medical services, availability of medicines and overall administrative arrangements.

Bhatti instructed the hospital administration to ensure an uninterrupted supply of clean drinking water for the patients and attendants, emphasizing that all water coolers should remain operational at all times.

He also reviewed the biometric attendance system for doctors to assess its functionality.