Month: July 2026

Sargodha: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) District Education Authority Sargodha, Azhar Sohail Niazi, said on Wednesday that the Punjab government was ensuring the provision of improved facilities in public educational institutions across the district in line with the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz.

Talking exclusively to reporter, he said private schools seeking renewal of their registration had been directed to obtain a building clearance certificate from the Buildings Department within a three-day deadline.

CEO Azhar Sohail said missing facilities, including boundary walls and washrooms, were being provided in 86 government schools across the district, while construction of new classrooms and other development works had been initiated in six schools.

He further said that 296 teachers had already been promoted across the district, adding that the promotion process for more teachers was underway to further strengthen the education system in the district.

He said 61 promotion letters would be distributed to the promoted teachers at a special ceremony.

Azhar Sohail Niazi further said that five schools in Sargodha district had been included in the Nawaz Sharif Schools of Eminence Programme, including two schools located in Bhalwal tehsil.

Sargodha: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) District Education Authority Sargodha, Azhar Sohail Niazi, said on Wednesday that the Punjab government was ensuring the provision of improved facilities in public educational institutions across the district in line with the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz.

Talking exclusively to reporter, he said private schools seeking renewal of their registration had been directed to obtain a building clearance certificate from the Buildings Department within a three-day deadline.

CEO Azhar Sohail said missing facilities, including boundary walls and washrooms, were being provided in 86 government schools across the district, while construction of new classrooms and other development works had been initiated in six schools.

He further said that 296 teachers had already been promoted across the district, adding that the promotion process for more teachers was underway to further strengthen the education system in the district.

He said 61 promotion letters would be distributed to the promoted teachers at a special ceremony.

Azhar Sohail Niazi further said that five schools in Sargodha district had been included in the Nawaz Sharif Schools of Eminence Programme, including two schools located in Bhalwal tehsil.

Peshawar: Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and Regional Tax Office (RTO), Peshawar, have decided to constitute a joint committee to address grievances and problems of the tobacco growers and dealers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The proposed five-member committee, consisting of representatives from SCCI and the tobacco growers/dealers association, will work jointly to address issues with mutual consultation.

The decision was made during a meeting of a delegation of tobacco growers and dealers headed by acting president of the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Muhammad Nadeem, with Chief Commissioner, Regional Tax Office Peshawar, Muhammad Taqi Qureshi, here at RTO on Wednesday.

The Tobacco growers/dealers association president, Iftikhar Ahmad, Dr Taimur Ahmad Khan, Haji Bakh Sher, Haji Abad Khan, Mian Iftikhar ud Din, Hazrat Ali and Imtiaz Khan and others were among the delegation.

Muhammad Nadeem in his opening remarks took up issues and concerns of tobacco growers and dealers on imposition of heavy/multiple taxes, harassment through various pretexts and allied issues.

The SCCI urged the FBR to address genuine grievances of the tobacco growers and dealers, because this sector has generated massive employment and key source of livelihoods for many families. Importantly, he mentioned that huge revenue through various taxes was collected through this sector.

Therefore, the acting president requested the RTO to take facilitation measures and avoid any such steps.

Chief Commissioner RTO Peshawar, Taqi Qureshi, assured the SCCI delegation to address the genuine concerns of the tobacco growers and dealers.

He formally announced the formation of a five-member joint committee, which would hold regular meetings for early resolve issues early with mutual understanding and consultation.

Iftikhar Ahmad, the Association president, also spoke on the occasion and thanked the Chief Commissioner RTO Peshawar for issuing directives and forming a joint committee to promptly address the genuine concerns and problems of the tobacco growers and dealers.

Peshawar: Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and Regional Tax Office (RTO), Peshawar, have decided to constitute a joint committee to address grievances and problems of the tobacco growers and dealers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The proposed five-member committee, consisting of representatives from SCCI and the tobacco growers/dealers association, will work jointly to address issues with mutual consultation.

The decision was made during a meeting of a delegation of tobacco growers and dealers headed by acting president of the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Muhammad Nadeem, with Chief Commissioner, Regional Tax Office Peshawar, Muhammad Taqi Qureshi, here at RTO on Wednesday.

The Tobacco growers/dealers association president, Iftikhar Ahmad, Dr Taimur Ahmad Khan, Haji Bakh Sher, Haji Abad Khan, Mian Iftikhar ud Din, Hazrat Ali and Imtiaz Khan and others were among the delegation.

Muhammad Nadeem in his opening remarks took up issues and concerns of tobacco growers and dealers on imposition of heavy/multiple taxes, harassment through various pretexts and allied issues.

The SCCI urged the FBR to address genuine grievances of the tobacco growers and dealers, because this sector has generated massive employment and key source of livelihoods for many families. Importantly, he mentioned that huge revenue through various taxes was collected through this sector.

Therefore, the acting president requested the RTO to take facilitation measures and avoid any such steps.

Chief Commissioner RTO Peshawar, Taqi Qureshi, assured the SCCI delegation to address the genuine concerns of the tobacco growers and dealers.

He formally announced the formation of a five-member joint committee, which would hold regular meetings for early resolve issues early with mutual understanding and consultation.

Iftikhar Ahmad, the Association president, also spoke on the occasion and thanked the Chief Commissioner RTO Peshawar for issuing directives and forming a joint committee to promptly address the genuine concerns and problems of the tobacco growers and dealers.

Multan: The district administration decided to further intensify anti-dengue campaign by constituting special teams for the elimination of dengue larvae on the directives of Deputy Commissioner Dr. Faisal Saleem.

The decision was made during a meeting attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Rashid Iqbal and officers of the relevant departments, where the ongoing anti-dengue measures were reviewed in detail.

Deputy Commissioner Dr. Faisal Saleem directed the Health department to strengthen door-to-door surveillance, ensure continuous monitoring of dengue hotspots, and carry out timely destruction of mosquito larvae. He also directed all concerned departments to accelerate field operations to prevent the spread of dengue.

Dr. Saleem ordered the launch of a comprehensive campaign to educate citizens about cleanliness and preventive measures and masses should not stay stagnant water in homes, offices, or commercial premises, as it provides breeding grounds for dengue mosquitoes.

The Deputy Commissioner clarified that strict action would be taken against poor sanitation and violations of the Dengue Prevention Act without discrimination. He further announced that any commercial premises found with dengue larvae would be sealed immediately.

Dr. Faisal Saleem reaffirmed that no negligence would be tolerated in the anti-dengue drive, adding that all departments would work in close coordination to safeguard public health.

Multan: The district administration decided to further intensify anti-dengue campaign by constituting special teams for the elimination of dengue larvae on the directives of Deputy Commissioner Dr. Faisal Saleem.

The decision was made during a meeting attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Rashid Iqbal and officers of the relevant departments, where the ongoing anti-dengue measures were reviewed in detail.

Deputy Commissioner Dr. Faisal Saleem directed the Health department to strengthen door-to-door surveillance, ensure continuous monitoring of dengue hotspots, and carry out timely destruction of mosquito larvae. He also directed all concerned departments to accelerate field operations to prevent the spread of dengue.

Dr. Saleem ordered the launch of a comprehensive campaign to educate citizens about cleanliness and preventive measures and masses should not stay stagnant water in homes, offices, or commercial premises, as it provides breeding grounds for dengue mosquitoes.

The Deputy Commissioner clarified that strict action would be taken against poor sanitation and violations of the Dengue Prevention Act without discrimination. He further announced that any commercial premises found with dengue larvae would be sealed immediately.

Dr. Faisal Saleem reaffirmed that no negligence would be tolerated in the anti-dengue drive, adding that all departments would work in close coordination to safeguard public health.