Daily Balochistan Times

Faisalabad:The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) is utilizing all available resources to eliminate loose and hanging electric wires in all eight bazaars of Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar) Chowk to ensure the safety of lives and property of the public.

FESCO Chief Engineer (Operation) Muhammad Saeed said this while reviewing the work of removing hanging electricity wires and maintaining transformers in Ghanta Ghar Chowk here on Wednesday.

He said that FESCO was working to install modern electricity systems in the bazaars for which funds have been sought from the Deputy Commissioner Faisalabad to ensure underground electricity supply in bazaars and markets around the chowk.

Furthermore, on the instructions of Chief Executive FESCO Muhammad Amir, the company is combing the hanging wires, replacing damaged wires and transformer de-fitting sets as well as jumpers, etc. at its own expense.

He said that eight teams of FESCO city and Civil Lines Subdivisions are working to fix the hanging and untidy electric wires in various markets and goal bazaars which will be completed within the next few days. This step will not only ensure uninterrupted supply of electricity to the consumers but it will also enhance the beauty of these markets and bazaars and help in eliminating problems like fire eruption due to short circuiting, he added.

Director Public Relations Muhammad Saeed Raza, Additional Director Operations Ghulam Nabi Memon, Xen Civil Lines Waqas Rashid, SDO Civil Lines Shahsawar, and SDO city Madam Saba Swati were also present on the occasion.

Peshawar:Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government is contemplating the establishment of its own insurance company to manage various insurance initiatives, including the Sehat Card Plus program.

KP's Finance Advisor, Muzammil Aslam on Wednesday informed that the proposed insurance company would focus on ensuring the smooth functioning of health insurance schemes and other related projects.

He stated that the Sehat Card Plus program aims at introducing biometric verification systems to enhance transparency and reduce the risk of corruption within the healthcare initiative.

The Finance Advisor further highlighted that over the past nine months, more than 30 billion rupees have been allocated for the Sehat Card Plus program.

This reflects the provincial government's commitment to the welfare of its citizens and its dedication to implementing public welfare initiatives effectively.

Abbottabad:SP Hazara Motorway Sajjad Bhatti Wednesday handed over a compensation cheque of Rs. 7.5 million to the family of Sub-Inspector Shabbir Hussain, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty near Battal Mansehra.

Representing the National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP), SP Bhatti, accompanied by other officers, visited the martyr's grave to offer prayers and pay tribute to his sacrifice.

Speaking at the occasion, SP Bhatti emphasized the department's unwavering commitment to honouring its martyrs, stating that their families will always be supported and cared for.

The financial assistance reflects the department's recognition of the sacrifices made by its personnel for the nation.

Sheikhupura:A man was killed while two others received injuries here Wednesday in exchange of fire between the two groups over old enmity.

The Recue Sources said, a Rescue 1122 team handed over body to the police, adding the inured had been shifted to a nearby hospital.

They said the body had been identified as Ayaz 47 years old while the injured included Amir 28 years and Pervaiz, 30 years old.

Sialkot:On the instructions of Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Zulqarnain Langrial, the Municipal Corporation Sialkot under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner (AC) Anum Babar, has launched a crackdown against encroachments.

Marble stones temporary and permanent encroachments and temporary roof shades were encroached on Jammu Road were demolished.

Assistant Commissioner Anum Babar said that a comprehensive campaign has been launched against temporary and permanent encroachments.

Under the supervision of Chief Officer Municipal Corporation Sialkot Ejaz Hussain Malik, Mustansar Hussain Incharge Encroachments, Omar Shahzad Enforcement Inspector and encroachment staff, the marble stone owners have been strictly instructed to keep their material inside their shops and the operation will continue until the encroachments are completely eliminated.

She said that the shopkeepers and encroachers should remove their encroachments on their own, otherwise the encroachments will be demolished and cases and fines will also be filed.

Neelum:Snow Festival will be started at Sharda on January, 28, the official sources said on Wednesday.

The district administration had made arrangements to hold various events including sports to celebrate the festival in befitting manners, they said.

The youth would participates in the events enthusiastically, they added.

The civil administration in collaboration with Pak-army would make security arrangements for the festival, they added.