Daily Balochistan Times

Faisalabad:The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has announced a power shutdown schedule for January 25.

According to the schedule issued here Wednesday, power will remain outage from 9a.m. to 2p.m. from Pepsi, Susan Road, Rafhan, National Silk Mills, Koh-e-Noor City, Abdullahpur feeders emanating from132KV Old Thermal Grid Station while Gulberg and Afghanabad feeders emanating from 132-KV Jhang road grid station will also remain closed on same time.

The power shutdown will also be observed from Marafco feeder of 66-KV old thermal grid station and Kanwan Wala, and Abdullah Shah Shaheed feeders emanating from 132-KV Lalian grid station on the date.

Mansehra:A monthly performance meeting on good governance Wednesday held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Mansehra, Khalid Iqbal and reviewed performance of the Pakistan Citizen Portal, "Ikhtiyar Awam Ka," and other online portals.

During the meeting discussions focused on the public complaints received through these platforms and the progress made in resolving them.

The Deputy Commissioner directed all officials to ensure the timely and effective resolution of public complaints and to strictly adhere to the principles of good governance. He emphasized that online portals are an excellent medium for addressing public grievances, and all departments must make the swift resolution of complaints their top priority.

The district administration of Mansehra is actively working to enhance public service delivery and promote good governance. Regular meetings are being held to ensure the effective resolution of public issues and streamline service delivery.

Mansehra:A monthly performance meeting on good governance Wednesday held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Mansehra, Khalid Iqbal and reviewed performance of the Pakistan Citizen Portal, "Ikhtiyar Awam Ka," and other online portals.

During the meeting discussions focused on the public complaints received through these platforms and the progress made in resolving them.

The Deputy Commissioner directed all officials to ensure the timely and effective resolution of public complaints and to strictly adhere to the principles of good governance. He emphasized that online portals are an excellent medium for addressing public grievances, and all departments must make the swift resolution of complaints their top priority.

The district administration of Mansehra is actively working to enhance public service delivery and promote good governance. Regular meetings are being held to ensure the effective resolution of public issues and streamline service delivery.

Mansehra:A monthly performance meeting on good governance Wednesday held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Mansehra, Khalid Iqbal and reviewed performance of the Pakistan Citizen Portal, "Ikhtiyar Awam Ka," and other online portals.

During the meeting discussions focused on the public complaints received through these platforms and the progress made in resolving them.

The Deputy Commissioner directed all officials to ensure the timely and effective resolution of public complaints and to strictly adhere to the principles of good governance. He emphasized that online portals are an excellent medium for addressing public grievances, and all departments must make the swift resolution of complaints their top priority.

The district administration of Mansehra is actively working to enhance public service delivery and promote good governance. Regular meetings are being held to ensure the effective resolution of public issues and streamline service delivery.

Peshawar:A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Krafters, a tech based platform engaged in business establishment and development services for home based workers and IDEA, to collaborate towards empowering youth through development of enterprise and livelihood.

The agreement was signed by Syed Zahid Ali Shah, CEO Kraftes and Ismail Mohammad, Project Manager TREE project of IDEA, an organization that has been working in the development sector for last many years and which encourages development and acceleration of new ideas.

'Through this partnership, Krafters and IDEA will embark on a journey towards sustainable entrepreneurship and youth development under the HUB app-based initiative,' said Syed Zahid Ali Shah

He added that Krafters, which boasts a network of over 9,000 home based workers, has also developed a digital App to guide individuals towards business establishment and business development through skill development, capacity building, startups, and market linkages.

Under the partnership, the beneficiaries of IDEA TREE project will be engaged initially, setting the foundation for sustainable development in diverse sectors, including financial inclusion, digital marketing and entrepreneurship.

Key highlights of the training include onboarding of skilled youth onto Hub portal, offering guidance on business registration, financial inclusion, value chains, and market linkages.

Specialized training sessions will be arranged for the first batch of 50 youth, focusing on enterprise development, product innovation, and marketing strategies.

'This partnership marks a significant step towards building resilient businesses and creating brighter futures for youth by offering opportunities and driving transformation,' Zahid Ali Shah emphasized.

It is noteworthy that Krafters has recently extended its outreach to the highly marginalized transgender community by offering training in skill development and digital marketing.

This step toward financial inclusion aims to provide equal opportunities for transgender individuals, enabling them to learn valuable skills such as embroidery, stitching, beautician training, and cooking.

Additionally, transgender trainees will be equipped with e-commerce skills to continue and expand their businesses as home-based workers. The app based initiative of Krafters is a step towards the 5e framework of the government of Pakistan towards empowerment, e-governance and equity.

Muzaffargarh: The Orthopedic Department of Recep Tayyip Erdogan Hospital (Turkey Hospital ) has announced the commencement of its third annual Spine Week Surgery. The initiative follows two consecutive years of successful surgeries conducted under the supervision of local and international experts, delivering highly satisfactory results. This year's Free Spine Week offers a golden opportunity for patients suffering from severe spinal conditions that require surgery.

The surgeries will be performed by state-of-the-art technology under the supervision of renowned

specialists from Pakistan and abroad.

In line with Turkey Hospital's commitment to serving the underprivileged, all surgeries during Spine Week will be completely free for needy and deserving patients. Registration for the programme is now open at Turkey Hospital Muzaffargarh. Initial consultations and evaluations will be conducted from Monday to Thursday. Patients are encouraged to visit the hospital at the earliest to ensure timely appointments and assessments.

Dr Gohar Nawaz emphasized that this unique initiative was a rare opportunity for those who cannot afford high-quality spinal care. He urged patients to benefit from the free treatment programme, which is available till January 31, 2025. For registration and further details, patients can visit Turkey Hospital Muzaffargarh during working hours.