Category: District

Lodhran: Acting on the directions of the Punjab government,the district administration has stepped up efforts to ensure the uninterrupted supply of petroleum products across the district,here on Wednesday.

Deputy Commissioner(DC),Muhammad Ashraf chaired a meeting with owners of petrol pumps to review the fuel supply chain and discuss measures to maintain a smooth supply of petroleum products.

Addressing the meeting,the DC said the district administration was working to strengthen the fuel supply chain, stressing that close monitoring of supply and demand was essential to prevent shortages.

He urged petrol pump owners to act responsibly in the national interest and give priority to the collective interest during challenging circumstances.

Muhammad Ashraf said the business interests of petrol pump owners were linked to the uninterrupted sale.

He informed participants that responsible staff had been assigned for stock inspections and directed pump owners to provide demand and supply data to the District Officer (Industries) for effective monitoring.

The DC also called upon petrol pump owners to support the district administration’s tree plantation campaign, noting that trees play a vital role in reducing air pollution and improving the environment.

He said designated areas would be allocated for plantation and maintenance to pump owners.

Additional Deputy Commissioners Liaqat Ali Gilani and Hafiz Muhammad Zafar along with Civil Defence Officer Tahir Abbas Bhutta also attended the meeting.

Faisalabad: Regional Police Faisalabad has signed an agreement with Globify Institute to provide police officers and their family members with subsidized training in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology (IT) and other emerging digital disciplines.

According to Regional Police spokesman Rizwan Bhatti, Regional Police Officer (RPO) Faisalabad Sohail Akhtar Sukhaira and Chief Executive Officer of Globify Institute Muhammad Shoaib signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on behalf of their institutions.

Under this agreement, police officers and their family members will receive special fee concessions for a range of market-oriented professional courses designed to equip learners with modern digital competencies and enhance their career prospects.

The training program will cover artificial intelligence (AI), Information Technology (IT), digital marketing, full-stack web development, graphic designing, video editing, social media marketing and career guidance, he added.

He said that the agreement also provides substantial educational support for the families of police personnel. Children of police martyrs and officers who died during service will receive 100 percent waiver in monthly tuition fees.

Similarly, children of Ghazi police officers will be entitled to 75 percent fee concession, while children of serving and retired police personnel will receive 50 percent reduction in monthly tuition fees, he added.

Speaking on the occasion, RPO Sohail Akhtar Sukhaira said that the initiative aimed to ensure easier access to quality training programs for police officers and their families, enabling them to benefit from the opportunities created by rapid technological advancement.

He said that artificial intelligence and modern digital skills had become essential requirements in today’s world, making it imperative to prepare the younger generation for emerging employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.

He said that provision of quality and affordable education to the children of police personnel is one of the top priorities of police department. The regional police were committed to support higher education for the children of police martyrs, Ghazi officers, and serving and retired employees through meaningful educational partnerships, he added.

Bahawalpur: Commissioner Bahawalpur Division Irfan Ali Kathia inspected the ongoing development projects at Dring Stadium, including the under-construction commercial plaza being developed under a sustainable model, and directed officials to ensure timely completion while maintaining high construction standards.

During the visit, Director Development briefed the Commissioner on the project’s progress, informing him that the commercial plaza has a total approved cost of Rs. 68.53 million, of which Rs. 40 million has already been utilized.

The briefing revealed that the overall physical progress of the project stands at 64 percent, while construction of the commercial plaza has reached 70 percent completion. Officials further informed the Commissioner that 100 percent of the funds allocated for the previous financial year had been utilized, and construction work is progressing at a satisfactory pace. Commissioner Irfan Ali Kathia directed the concerned authorities to complete the commercial plaza at the earliest in accordance with prescribed quality standards, stating that the project would generate additional revenue for the stadium, create new income opportunities and strengthen sports infrastructure in the region.

The Commissioner also inspected the stadium grounds and other ongoing development works. He instructed officials to complete all projects within the stipulated timeline without compromising construction quality and to ensure that all facilities become operational as soon as possible so that residents, athletes and youth of Bahawalpur can benefit from improved, modern and high-quality sports and recreational facilities. Speaking on the occasion, Commissioner Irfan Ali Kathia said the Punjab government is committed to providing modern sports and recreational facilities to the public. He emphasized that all relevant departments should ensure the timely, transparent and quality completion of development projects so that citizens can benefit from these initiatives without delay. Director Development, Director Sports, Deputy Director Technical, and other relevant officials were also present during the inspection.

Faisalabad: A motorcyclist was killed while his pillion rider sustained serious injuries in a road accident in the area of Mansoorabad police station. Rescue 1122 spokesman said on Tuesday that a speeding motorcycle slipped on Canal Road near Crown Palace Marquee. As a result, 24-year-old motorcyclist Anwar died instantly while Rescue 1122 shifted pillion rider Hamza to a local hospital in a critical condition.

The police took the body into custody which was later on shifted to mortuary for postmortem.

Muzaffargarh: Poultry vendors observed a strike and staged a protest outside the Muzaffargarh Press Club on Tuesday against a daily tax imposed by the Municipal Committee, demanding its immediate withdrawal.

The demonstration was led by District Poultry Association President Sheikh Shan Akhtar with protesters chanting slogans against what they termed an “unjustified and illegal” levy.

According to the association, the Municipal Committee has imposed a daily tax of Rs.300 on poultry vendors. Protesters argued that the levy was beyond the means of small traders, saying a vendor earning around Rs.800 a day could not afford to pay Rs.300 in daily tax.

The association urged the government to withdraw the tax immediately, warning that its continuation would place an additional financial burden on poultry vendors already struggling with rising business costs.

Sargodha: District Police Officer Sargodha Tauqeer Muhammad Naeem on Tuesday visited Cantt Police Station and Police Khidmat Markaz and inspected administrative operations and the quality of public service delivery in the district.

During his visit to the Cantt Police Station, the DPO reviewed various sections including the building structure, front desk, lockup, and the Moharrar office to ensure compliance with official protocols, a police spokesperson said. The DPO issued specific directives to the station staff to improve cleanliness standards and maintain an environment conducive for citizens seeking assistance.

Later, district police officer Tauqeer Muhammad Naeem visited the Sargodha Khidmat Markaz, where he interacted with visiting citizens to obtain direct feedback regarding the facilities and the efficiency of staff, the spokesperson added. Speaking on the occasion, DPO Tauqeer Muhammad Naeem emphasized that every law-abiding citizen deserves respect at police stations, adding that the department was committed to transforming police stations into centers of public service.

He further directed the officials to take all necessary measures for improving public service delivery and to intensify legal action against criminal elements to ensure peace in the district.