Month: July 2026

Dera ismail khan: Assistant Commissioner Dr. Muhammad Hamid Siddique paid a detailed visit to the Farmer Facilitation Centre near Bab-e-Dera, where he reviewed its performance and directed officials to establish a comprehensive one-window service system aimed at providing farmers with all essential agricultural facilities under one roof.

During the visit, officials from the Agriculture Department, Livestock Department, Soil Consortium and other relevant departments briefed the Assistant Commissioner on the centre’s operations, ongoing activities and the services currently being provided to the farming community.

The visit was conducted on the directives of the Deputy Commissioner of Dera Ismail Khan to assess the centre’s performance and further strengthen services for farmers.

Dr. Siddique also inspected the Agriculture Research Block and the Soil Testing Laboratory, where he reviewed the soil testing process and agricultural research initiatives.

He instructed the centre’s management to develop, within 15 days, an integrated system under which every farmer visiting the facility can access soil testing and analysis, crop-specific recommendations, subsidised fertilisers under government schemes, tractors, threshers and other agricultural machinery, along with technical guidance and field support from agricultural assistants throughout the cultivation process.

The assistant commissioner further directed the centre to regularly organise awareness sessions, training programmes and advisory meetings to familiarise farmers with modern agricultural technology, improved farming practices, efficient irrigation methods, crop protection measures and updated livestock management techniques.

Emphasising transparency and efficiency, Dr. Siddique said the Farmer Facilitation Centre should be transformed into a model farmer-friendly institution where all services are delivered promptly and effectively under one roof.

He also instructed officials to involve representatives of the farming community in key matters and ensure transparent monitoring of the pricing, distribution and management of subsidised fertilisers and other government-supported agricultural services so that their benefits reach farmers directly.

Dera ismail khan: Assistant Commissioner Dr. Muhammad Hamid Siddique paid a detailed visit to the Farmer Facilitation Centre near Bab-e-Dera, where he reviewed its performance and directed officials to establish a comprehensive one-window service system aimed at providing farmers with all essential agricultural facilities under one roof.

During the visit, officials from the Agriculture Department, Livestock Department, Soil Consortium and other relevant departments briefed the Assistant Commissioner on the centre’s operations, ongoing activities and the services currently being provided to the farming community.

The visit was conducted on the directives of the Deputy Commissioner of Dera Ismail Khan to assess the centre’s performance and further strengthen services for farmers.

Dr. Siddique also inspected the Agriculture Research Block and the Soil Testing Laboratory, where he reviewed the soil testing process and agricultural research initiatives.

He instructed the centre’s management to develop, within 15 days, an integrated system under which every farmer visiting the facility can access soil testing and analysis, crop-specific recommendations, subsidised fertilisers under government schemes, tractors, threshers and other agricultural machinery, along with technical guidance and field support from agricultural assistants throughout the cultivation process.

The assistant commissioner further directed the centre to regularly organise awareness sessions, training programmes and advisory meetings to familiarise farmers with modern agricultural technology, improved farming practices, efficient irrigation methods, crop protection measures and updated livestock management techniques.

Emphasising transparency and efficiency, Dr. Siddique said the Farmer Facilitation Centre should be transformed into a model farmer-friendly institution where all services are delivered promptly and effectively under one roof.

He also instructed officials to involve representatives of the farming community in key matters and ensure transparent monitoring of the pricing, distribution and management of subsidised fertilisers and other government-supported agricultural services so that their benefits reach farmers directly.

Sialkot: The University of Sialkot (USKT) participated in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing ceremony held at the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) to strengthen industry-academia collaboration and foster innovation in Sialkot’s export-oriented manufacturing sector.

Representing the University of Sialkot (USKT), Prof. Dr. Pervez Anwar, Director of the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (ORIC), joined industry leaders, representatives of academic institutions, and key stakeholders at the ceremony.

The partnership aims to promote industry-driven research, facilitate technology transfer, upgrade laboratory facilities, and enhance industrial productivity. The initiative underscores the collective commitment of academia and industry to work together in addressing technological challenges and supporting innovation.

Participants stressed that closer collaboration between educational institutions and the industrial sector will contribute to sustainable regional economic growth, improve research outcomes, and strengthen the competitiveness of Sialkot’s export industry.

Sialkot: The University of Sialkot (USKT) participated in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing ceremony held at the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) to strengthen industry-academia collaboration and foster innovation in Sialkot’s export-oriented manufacturing sector.

Representing the University of Sialkot (USKT), Prof. Dr. Pervez Anwar, Director of the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (ORIC), joined industry leaders, representatives of academic institutions, and key stakeholders at the ceremony.

The partnership aims to promote industry-driven research, facilitate technology transfer, upgrade laboratory facilities, and enhance industrial productivity. The initiative underscores the collective commitment of academia and industry to work together in addressing technological challenges and supporting innovation.

Participants stressed that closer collaboration between educational institutions and the industrial sector will contribute to sustainable regional economic growth, improve research outcomes, and strengthen the competitiveness of Sialkot’s export industry.

Sargodha: Divisional Commissioner Hafiz Shaukat Ali on Wednesday presided over a meeting which unanimously approved the Municipal Corporation Sargodha’s budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, amounting to a total of Rs 4.01 billion. The meeting was attended by Chief Officer Municipal Corporation Ahmad Bilal Makhdoom, the Municipal Officer for Finance, the Municipal Officer for Planning, and other relevant officials. It was briefed during the session that the budget estimates include over Rs 1.825 billion to be received through government grants and over Rs 1.309 billion to be generated from the corporation’s own revenue sources.

According to the approved documents, over Rs 3.399 billion have been allocated for non-developmental expenditures, while Rs 459 million were earmarked for the Annual Development Programme and various government grant schemes. A closing balance of Rs 154.407 million was also estimated for the conclusion of the fiscal year. Addressing the participants, Commissioner Hafiz Shaukat Ali stated that the budget was designed with a focus on public interest, transparent financial discipline, and the improvement of urban amenities.

He directed the authorities to prioritize the enhancement of municipal services, such as sanitation, sewerage, road maintenance, and street lighting, while ensuring the effective utilization of resources. The Commissioner further emphasized that all officers concerned must fulfill their duties with integrity to ensure the timely completion of development projects and the provision of better facilities to the residents of Sargodha.

Sargodha: Divisional Commissioner Hafiz Shaukat Ali on Wednesday presided over a meeting which unanimously approved the Municipal Corporation Sargodha’s budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, amounting to a total of Rs 4.01 billion. The meeting was attended by Chief Officer Municipal Corporation Ahmad Bilal Makhdoom, the Municipal Officer for Finance, the Municipal Officer for Planning, and other relevant officials. It was briefed during the session that the budget estimates include over Rs 1.825 billion to be received through government grants and over Rs 1.309 billion to be generated from the corporation’s own revenue sources.

According to the approved documents, over Rs 3.399 billion have been allocated for non-developmental expenditures, while Rs 459 million were earmarked for the Annual Development Programme and various government grant schemes. A closing balance of Rs 154.407 million was also estimated for the conclusion of the fiscal year. Addressing the participants, Commissioner Hafiz Shaukat Ali stated that the budget was designed with a focus on public interest, transparent financial discipline, and the improvement of urban amenities.

He directed the authorities to prioritize the enhancement of municipal services, such as sanitation, sewerage, road maintenance, and street lighting, while ensuring the effective utilization of resources. The Commissioner further emphasized that all officers concerned must fulfill their duties with integrity to ensure the timely completion of development projects and the provision of better facilities to the residents of Sargodha.