Day: July 15, 2026

Dera ghazi khan: The Federal Ombudsman regional office in Dera Ghazi Khan heard 67 complaints related to the Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) and provided relief amounting to nearly Rs700,000 by resolving cases of excessive electricity charges and penalties.

Assistant Advisor and Regional In-charge of the Federal Ombudsman office, Muhammad Sohaib, heard complaints under directives from Federal Ombudsman Naveed Kamran Baloch. He also issued necessary instructions to the officials of the relevant federal departments to ensure prompt resolution of public complaints.

During the proceedings, penalties imposed on several consumers in the form of disputed electricity bills were withdrawn on the spot, resulting in financial relief of approximately Rs700,000. Complaints of applicants who could not attend the hearing in person were also decided through telephone hearings to spare them unnecessary inconvenience.

Muhammad Sohaib urged citizens to lodge complaints against federal departments without fear, saying the institution was committed to resolving every complaint transparently and strictly on merit.

He said the office was making every effort, under the guidance of Federal Ombudsman, to ensure speedy redress of public grievances and timely delivery of justice.

Muhammad Sohaib said every complaint filed with the Federal Ombudsman was decided within 60 days without any fee or the need to engage a lawyer. He added that the institution was ensuring justice without bribery or political influence, even under prevailing circumstances.

The complainants expressed gratitude to the Federal Ombudsman and subordinates, appreciating the institution for providing swift, effective and impartial justice, particularly to ordinary and underprivileged citizens.

Dera ghazi khan: The Federal Ombudsman regional office in Dera Ghazi Khan heard 67 complaints related to the Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) and provided relief amounting to nearly Rs700,000 by resolving cases of excessive electricity charges and penalties.

Assistant Advisor and Regional In-charge of the Federal Ombudsman office, Muhammad Sohaib, heard complaints under directives from Federal Ombudsman Naveed Kamran Baloch. He also issued necessary instructions to the officials of the relevant federal departments to ensure prompt resolution of public complaints.

During the proceedings, penalties imposed on several consumers in the form of disputed electricity bills were withdrawn on the spot, resulting in financial relief of approximately Rs700,000. Complaints of applicants who could not attend the hearing in person were also decided through telephone hearings to spare them unnecessary inconvenience.

Muhammad Sohaib urged citizens to lodge complaints against federal departments without fear, saying the institution was committed to resolving every complaint transparently and strictly on merit.

He said the office was making every effort, under the guidance of Federal Ombudsman, to ensure speedy redress of public grievances and timely delivery of justice.

Muhammad Sohaib said every complaint filed with the Federal Ombudsman was decided within 60 days without any fee or the need to engage a lawyer. He added that the institution was ensuring justice without bribery or political influence, even under prevailing circumstances.

The complainants expressed gratitude to the Federal Ombudsman and subordinates, appreciating the institution for providing swift, effective and impartial justice, particularly to ordinary and underprivileged citizens.

Bahawalpur: Commissioner Irfan Ali Kathia has directed departments to ensure swift, transparent, and merit-based implementation of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s flagship ‘Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar’ programme, emphasizing that land should be allotted to all successful applicants selected through the balloting process without unnecessary delay.

He issued these directions while chairing a review meeting at the Commissioner Office to assess the progress of the initiative.

The meeting reviewed various aspects of the programme, including the scrutiny of successful applicants selected through the computerized balloting process, land allotment, financial assistance, field operations, and the overall implementation of the project. Officials from the relevant departments briefed the Commissioner on the progress made so far.

Addressing the meeting, Commissioner Irfan Ali Kathia described the ‘Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar’ programme as a transformative initiative aimed at promoting economic prosperity, agricultural development, and employment opportunities for the people of Cholistan.

He said the Punjab government is committed to ensuring that the benefits of the programme reach genuinely deserving beneficiaries through a transparent and merit-based process. He directed all concerned departments to perform their responsibilities with integrity, professionalism, and full accountability. The Commissioner instructed officials to complete the scrutiny of all successful applicants at the earliest so that eligible beneficiaries could receive possession of the allotted agricultural land without delay.

The meeting also formulated a strategy for continuous monitoring of the project’s progress, strengthening coordination among the relevant departments, and ensuring the timely resolution of implementation challenges. To further improve oversight, Commissioner Irfan Ali Kathia announced the formation of a special monitoring committee that will regularly review every stage of the programme, monitor implementation, assess progress, and recommend immediate corrective measures whenever required.

Bahawalpur: Commissioner Irfan Ali Kathia has directed departments to ensure swift, transparent, and merit-based implementation of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s flagship ‘Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar’ programme, emphasizing that land should be allotted to all successful applicants selected through the balloting process without unnecessary delay.

He issued these directions while chairing a review meeting at the Commissioner Office to assess the progress of the initiative.

The meeting reviewed various aspects of the programme, including the scrutiny of successful applicants selected through the computerized balloting process, land allotment, financial assistance, field operations, and the overall implementation of the project. Officials from the relevant departments briefed the Commissioner on the progress made so far.

Addressing the meeting, Commissioner Irfan Ali Kathia described the ‘Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar’ programme as a transformative initiative aimed at promoting economic prosperity, agricultural development, and employment opportunities for the people of Cholistan.

He said the Punjab government is committed to ensuring that the benefits of the programme reach genuinely deserving beneficiaries through a transparent and merit-based process. He directed all concerned departments to perform their responsibilities with integrity, professionalism, and full accountability. The Commissioner instructed officials to complete the scrutiny of all successful applicants at the earliest so that eligible beneficiaries could receive possession of the allotted agricultural land without delay.

The meeting also formulated a strategy for continuous monitoring of the project’s progress, strengthening coordination among the relevant departments, and ensuring the timely resolution of implementation challenges. To further improve oversight, Commissioner Irfan Ali Kathia announced the formation of a special monitoring committee that will regularly review every stage of the programme, monitor implementation, assess progress, and recommend immediate corrective measures whenever required.

Sargodha: Deputy Commissioner(DC) Sargodha Hussain Ahmad Raza on Tuesday visited in detailed of tehsil Kotmomin and inspected ongoing development and renovation projects under city beautification.

According to a press release issued by DC office,the DC reviewed ongoing beautification work at entry and exit routes of Kotmomin interchange and took detailed briefing from relevant officers for the progress on the project so far.

He directed that all the projects of development and beautification should be completed within the stipulated period of time according to best standards so that citizens could get best and pleasant environment.

The DC Hussain Ahmad Raza also inspected in details of under construction victory wall and wall of Kotmomin and issued instructions while reviewing construction standards,design and work progress pace.

Later,DC also visited PERA office while AC Kotmomin Mohsin Dilhon also present along with him.

Bahawalpur: Commissioner Irfan Ali Kathia visited the e-Khidmat Centre Bahawalpur to inspect the eBiz Punjab counter and review the digital business facilitation services being provided to citizens, entrepreneurs, and investors.

He was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) Shagufta Jabeen, Assistant Commissioner Bahawalpur City Iqra Mubeen, and the In-charge of the e-Khidmat Centre Abdul Ahad Gardezi.

During the visit, the commissioner received a detailed briefing on the eBiz Punjab platform, which enables businesses to complete registration and obtain No Objection Certificates (NOCs), licenses, permits, and other government approvals through a streamlined digital system.

Officials informed him that the platform provides entrepreneurs with access to multiple government services through a single-window digital facility, significantly reducing processing time while improving transparency and efficiency. The commissioner also emphasized that all concerned officers must ensure convenience, transparency, and high standards of public service delivery, stating that efficient digital governance plays a vital role in strengthening public confidence in government institutions while facilitating business and investment across the province.