Federal Ombudsman solves issue of benevolent fund Rs 0.2 million for petitioner


Quetta: Federal Ombudsman Regional Office Quetta solved issue of monthly benevolent fund of Rs 230,000 for the petitioner Kubra Yaseen.



According to the details, on order of Federal Ombudsman, moreover, Rs 230,000 was also paid in arrears to the petitioner by concerned department.



The petitioner, Kubra Yaseen, said that she had applied to the concerned department several times for the payment of the benevolent fund, but there was no hearing.



Therefore, to seek justice, she contacted the Federal Ombudsman Regional Office Quetta and filed a petition against the negligence and delay of the concerned department.



As soon as the application was received, the Federal Ombudsman Regional Office Quetta initiated a timely inquiry and summoned the concerned department and started an immediate hearing of the case.



During the hearing, the concerned department could not give any satisfactory response. Therefore, the Federal Ombudsman issued orders that the benevolent fund should be paid to the petitioner as soon as possible.



As soon as the orders were received, the concerned department released the petitioner’s monthly benevolent fund and paid Rs 230,000 towards the arrears. The petitioner thanked the Federal Ombudsman for this timely and fair decision.



Federal Ombudsman solves issue of benevolent fund Rs 0.2 million for petitioner


Quetta: Federal Ombudsman Regional Office Quetta solved issue of monthly benevolent fund of Rs 230,000 for the petitioner Kubra Yaseen.



According to the details, on order of Federal Ombudsman, moreover, Rs 230,000 was also paid in arrears to the petitioner by concerned department.



The petitioner, Kubra Yaseen, said that she had applied to the concerned department several times for the payment of the benevolent fund, but there was no hearing.



Therefore, to seek justice, she contacted the Federal Ombudsman Regional Office Quetta and filed a petition against the negligence and delay of the concerned department.



As soon as the application was received, the Federal Ombudsman Regional Office Quetta initiated a timely inquiry and summoned the concerned department and started an immediate hearing of the case.



During the hearing, the concerned department could not give any satisfactory response. Therefore, the Federal Ombudsman issued orders that the benevolent fund should be paid to the petitioner as soon as possible.



As soon as the orders were received, the concerned department released the petitioner’s monthly benevolent fund and paid Rs 230,000 towards the arrears. The petitioner thanked the Federal Ombudsman for this timely and fair decision.



Steps being taken to provide jobs to educated youth in Nasirabad


Quetta: Under the vision of Chief Minister of Balochistan, steps are being taken to employ educated youth in Nasirabad district.



In light of the instructions of Chief Secretary Balochistan Shakeel Qadir Khan, Provincial Minister for Communications and Works Mir Saleem Khan Khosa and Provincial Secretary Babar Khan, interviews were held for the posts of Assistant Computer Operator at BandR Naseerabad under the leadership of Chief Engineer Communications and Works Naseerabad Zone Bashir Nasir.



The committee included Admin Officer Amanullah Bangulzai, Superintending Engineers Fida Hussain Khosa, Arsala Khan Rind, Superintendent of the Commissioner’s Office Sherullah Khosa, Muhammad Iqbal Marri and Muhammad Akram Umrani, while Sub-Divisional Officers Abid Ali Pahanur and Ghulam Ishaq Mastoi were also present on the occasion.



Chief Engineer Bashir Nasir, while examining the candidates’ papers, said that a total of 37 shortlisted candidates for Assistant Computer Operator have been interviewed and according to the government’s vision, the appointment of deserving and qualified candidates is being ensured based on complete transparency, merit and qualification.



After the appointment of new candidates, public services would be rendered in a better sense and employment could also be provided to educated youth.



Steps being taken to provide jobs to educated youth in Nasirabad


Quetta: Under the vision of Chief Minister of Balochistan, steps are being taken to employ educated youth in Nasirabad district.



In light of the instructions of Chief Secretary Balochistan Shakeel Qadir Khan, Provincial Minister for Communications and Works Mir Saleem Khan Khosa and Provincial Secretary Babar Khan, interviews were held for the posts of Assistant Computer Operator at BandR Naseerabad under the leadership of Chief Engineer Communications and Works Naseerabad Zone Bashir Nasir.



The committee included Admin Officer Amanullah Bangulzai, Superintending Engineers Fida Hussain Khosa, Arsala Khan Rind, Superintendent of the Commissioner’s Office Sherullah Khosa, Muhammad Iqbal Marri and Muhammad Akram Umrani, while Sub-Divisional Officers Abid Ali Pahanur and Ghulam Ishaq Mastoi were also present on the occasion.



Chief Engineer Bashir Nasir, while examining the candidates’ papers, said that a total of 37 shortlisted candidates for Assistant Computer Operator have been interviewed and according to the government’s vision, the appointment of deserving and qualified candidates is being ensured based on complete transparency, merit and qualification.



After the appointment of new candidates, public services would be rendered in a better sense and employment could also be provided to educated youth.



Senator Qadir lauds role of Pakistan Railways for earning more than Rs 115 billion during financial year 2025-26


Quetta: Chairman Standing Committee on Defence Production, Senator Muhammad Abdul Qadir on Wednesday said that for the first time in the 78-year history of Pakistan, Pakistan Railways has crossed the milestone of earning more than Rs 115 billion during the financial year 2025-26.



He said that this achievement is a testament to the tireless work of the Railways Department, effective management strategy and the commitment of the entire team.



In his statement issued here, he said that in the financial year 2025-26, Pakistan Railways earned Rs 50.5 billion from the passenger sector, Rs 41 billion from the freight sector, Rs 11.99 billion from land revenue, Rs 3.18 billion from miscellaneous coaching income, and Rs 1.96 billion from scrap.



‘The total income increased by 24.19 percent while the freight sector increased by 27.78 percent, which is an important milestone in the history of Pakistan Railways’, he mentioned.



Senator Muhammad Abdul Qadir said that the Railways has proven that through better management, transparency and effective supervision, government institutions could significantly improve their financial performance by generating significant revenues not only from its traditional sectors but also from scrap and other commercial activities.



He said that if Pakistan Railways could improve its financial condition and generate a revenue of Rs 115 billion in a limited period of time, then other government institutions would also become financially stable by controlling losses through reforms, accountability and effective management measures, Pakistan Railways has set an example for other national institutions to follow with its performance.



The Chairman of the Standing Committee said that this success of Pakistan Railways is not the achievement of a single individual but the result of the joint efforts of the entire team including gang men, workers, engineers, technical staff, officers and management.



He hoped that in the financial year 2026-27, the Railways would further accelerate its journey of development by generating revenue of Rs 65 billion from the freight sector and Rs 50 billion from the passenger sector as per its set targets.



He further said that if Pakistan Railways could identify and overcome its weaknesses, other government agencies would also make a positive impact on the national economy through reforms, professional management and accountability.



He maintained that the recent success of Pakistan Railways is a testament to the fact that strong leadership, clear strategy and teamwork could bring about a significant change in the performance of government agencies.



Senator Qadir lauds role of Pakistan Railways for earning more than Rs 115 billion during financial year 2025-26


Quetta: Chairman Standing Committee on Defence Production, Senator Muhammad Abdul Qadir on Wednesday said that for the first time in the 78-year history of Pakistan, Pakistan Railways has crossed the milestone of earning more than Rs 115 billion during the financial year 2025-26.



He said that this achievement is a testament to the tireless work of the Railways Department, effective management strategy and the commitment of the entire team.



In his statement issued here, he said that in the financial year 2025-26, Pakistan Railways earned Rs 50.5 billion from the passenger sector, Rs 41 billion from the freight sector, Rs 11.99 billion from land revenue, Rs 3.18 billion from miscellaneous coaching income, and Rs 1.96 billion from scrap.



‘The total income increased by 24.19 percent while the freight sector increased by 27.78 percent, which is an important milestone in the history of Pakistan Railways’, he mentioned.



Senator Muhammad Abdul Qadir said that the Railways has proven that through better management, transparency and effective supervision, government institutions could significantly improve their financial performance by generating significant revenues not only from its traditional sectors but also from scrap and other commercial activities.



He said that if Pakistan Railways could improve its financial condition and generate a revenue of Rs 115 billion in a limited period of time, then other government institutions would also become financially stable by controlling losses through reforms, accountability and effective management measures, Pakistan Railways has set an example for other national institutions to follow with its performance.



The Chairman of the Standing Committee said that this success of Pakistan Railways is not the achievement of a single individual but the result of the joint efforts of the entire team including gang men, workers, engineers, technical staff, officers and management.



He hoped that in the financial year 2026-27, the Railways would further accelerate its journey of development by generating revenue of Rs 65 billion from the freight sector and Rs 50 billion from the passenger sector as per its set targets.



He further said that if Pakistan Railways could identify and overcome its weaknesses, other government agencies would also make a positive impact on the national economy through reforms, professional management and accountability.



He maintained that the recent success of Pakistan Railways is a testament to the fact that strong leadership, clear strategy and teamwork could bring about a significant change in the performance of government agencies.