Category: District

Faisalabad: Director General (DG) Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) Muhammad Asif Chaudhry said on Wednesday that the FDA collected more than Rs. 740 million in revenue from various sectors during the last fiscal year.

He was chairing a meeting and reviewed revenue performance for the previous financial year in detail in addition to discussing strategies to achieve revenue targets for the current fiscal year.

He said that during previous fiscal year, the FDA collected Rs. 254.2 million in fines imposed on illegal constructions, Rs. 82.3 million in plot transfer dues, Rs. 90 million as extension charges for construction periods, Rs. 94.5 million in building plan approval fees, Rs. 58.1 million in land conversion fees, Rs. 60 million in commercial charges, Rs. 21.3 million in GIS scrutiny dues from private housing schemes, Rs. 64.3 million under miscellaneous receipts, Rs. 8.6 million through ownership certificate issuance fees and Rs. 6.7 million as fees for the issuance of town planning reports.

He emphasized the need to further enhance revenue generation and directed all concerned departments to adopt effective, practical, and result-oriented strategies to achieve the revenue targets for the current fiscal year.

He said that ensuring the financial stability of the Authority and the timely completion of development projects required the introduction of new business models, the exploration of additional revenue streams and the optimum utilization of existing resources.

He instructed all relevant departments to further improve their performance, ensure transparency, efficiency, and effective monitoring in the revenue collection process, and take impartial legal action against defaulters for the recovery of outstanding dues.

He also directed that all revenue-related matters should be monitored on a monthly basis to ensure the timely achievement of targets.

He said that financial self-reliance is the foundation of any strong institution. Therefore, all officers and concerned departments should work with a spirit of teamwork to transform the FDA into a modern, efficient, and self-sustaining organization.

He said that through sound financial management, modern reforms, and effective revenue management, the FDA would further expand its development activities and utilize all available resources to provide improved civic facilities to the citizens.

During meeting, Additional Director General FDA Qaiser Abbas Rind presented a comprehensive briefing on revenue collected under various heads, opportunities to enhance income sources and the proposed strategy for the new financial year.

Chief Engineer Mehr Ayub, Directors Junaid Hassan Manj, Qaiser Javed, Afnan Saeed Sindhu, Deputy Directors Finance Adnan Shehzad, Afzal Ansari, Bilal Ahmed, and other officers were also present on the occasion.

Sialkot: Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) Punjab Chaudhry Faisal Ikram, accompanied by Khawaja Sultan Tipu, visited various parts of Sialkot to inspect the drainage situation following recent rainfall and review the performance of the city’s drainage system.

The inspection covered Commissioner Road, Railway Road, Capital Road Disposal Station, Model Town, and other areas of the city. During the visit, Managing Director (MD) Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Sialkot Faisal Shehzad briefed the delegation on the rainfall situation, ongoing drainage operations, and measures taken to ensure the timely disposal of rainwater.

The MPA reviewed the operational arrangements and directed the authorities to keep all disposal stations fully functional throughout the monsoon season. He also instructed officials to ensure the availability of backup generators to maintain uninterrupted drainage operations in case of power outages.

He said the monsoon season has begun and noted that timely desilting of drains had played a key role in facilitating the swift drainage of rainwater. He further directed WASA officials to ensure staff remain present at operational camps and respond promptly to all public complaints.

The visit aimed to monitor the effectiveness of drainage arrangements and ensure that all necessary measures are in place to minimize public inconvenience during the ongoing monsoon season.

Hyderabad: The University of Sindh has announced the schedule for interviews of candidates seeking admission to its M.Phil and Ph.D. programs in political science, botany and zoology for the academic session 2026.

The interviews will be held on July 27, 2026 at the respective academic departments of the university.

According to the official schedule issued by the Chairman of the Department of Political Science, Professor Dr G. Akbar Mahesar, interviews for M.Phil and PhD political science candidates will be conducted at the Department of Political Science, where M.Phil interviews will commence at 10:00 a.m, followed by PhD interviews at 12:00 noon.

The Institute of plant sciences (Botany) has also scheduled interviews for eligible M.Phil and Ph.D. applicants on July 27 at 10:00 a.m at the institute of plant sciences. Director of the institute Prof. Dr. Rabia Asma Memon advised all shortlisted candidates to appear before the interview committee at the designated time to complete the admission process.

Meanwhile, the department of zoology will conduct interviews of candidates who qualified the pre-entry test for admission to its M.Phil and Ph.D. programs at 9:00 a.m sharp on the same day in the office of the chairperson, department of zoology. Chairperson of the department Prof. Dr. Riffat Sultana directed candidates to bring one printed copy of their admission form along with all original academic documents and supporting credentials for verification during the interview.

The SU spokesperson informed that the university administration has advised all eligible candidates to report to their respective departments well before the scheduled time and ensure that all required documents are available to facilitate the smooth and timely completion of the admission process for the 2026 postgraduate programs.

Bahawalpur: The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) has opened admissions for LLB programme Fall 2026 and candidates have been offered to apply for the admissions. According to an official press release, candidates are invited to submit their applications online through the IUB E-Portal.

‘Applicants seeking further information or assistance regarding the admission process are advised to visit the Admission Cell at Abbasia Campus IUB, where university staff will provide guidance on admissions, eligibility criteria, and the application procedure, it said. The university has encouraged interested candidates to complete the online application process within the stipulated admission schedule to secure their place in the LLB programme, press release concluded.

Gujrat: A six-year-old boy was killed, while his father sustained minor injuries after the roof of a house collapsed in Bahrawal village, Lalamusa, following heavy rain.

According to Rescue 1122 here on Wednesday,the wooden-beam roof of a room suddenly caved in due to continuous rainfall, trapping the occupants under the debris. As a result, Ali Imran, 6, died on the way to hospital, while his father, Muhammad Imran, 36, suffered minor injuries.

The family shifted both victims to the Trauma Centre, Lalamusa, before the arrival of the Rescue 1122 team.

Further investigation was underway.

Peshawar: Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has restored electricity supply to 132 of the 148 feeders that tripped across its operational region due to recent heavy rains, while repair work is continuing on the remaining 16 feeders.

According to PESCO, restoration efforts continued throughout the night, enabling power supply to resume in most affected areas. However, repairs took longer in some localities where electricity poles were uprooted and power lines were damaged by the downpour.

PESCO said field teams remain deployed in the affected areas and are working to complete the remaining repairs within the next few hours