SARGODHA: August 31-
A man preparing cotton wool for quilts at his workplace in Factory Area
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CM provides financial assistance to sick journalists
QUETTA, Aug 31 (APP):Caretaker Chief Minister Balochistan, Ali Mardan Domki on Thursday ordered to treat two sick journalists and give money to the family of a deceased journalist.
The statement quoted the caretaker information minister as saying, “The required amount has been transferred to the bank account of Quetta Press Club on the instructions of the caretaker chief minister.”
Caretaker Information Minister Jan Achakzai said “the CM has taken notice of the financial issues experienced by the family of a deceased journalist.”
The provincial government firmly believes in press freedom and was committed to finding solutions to journalists’ difficulties, the minister added.
“A friendly and trustworthy relationship with the media, is our top objective,” Achakzai maintained.
Two killed, six injured in road mishap
HAVELIAN, Aug 31 (APP):At least two people were killed and six others injured when a Suzuki Highroof and truck collided near Pakistan Ordnance Factory (POF) Havelian.
According to police sources, the accident occurred on the outskirts of Havelian owing to a brake failure of a Suzuki Highroof vehicle. The aftermath of the collision left two people dead and six critical injured including women who were also caught up in the unfortunate incident.
The injured were identified as Omer, Fatima, Saman and Usama. Unfortunately, the deceased includes Haneefa Bibi and a young man Osman, all injured and dead belonged to the same family and were residents of Kuchari Road Abbottabad.
Responding promptly to the call, a rescue medical team reached the accident site and shifted the injured and the deceased to Type D Hospital Havelian.
Later, due to the deteriorating condition of one of the injured, doctors referred him to Ayub Medical Complex for treatment.
FDA to undertake 2 mega projects with Rs.3 bln: Mehar Ayub
FAISALABAD, Aug 31 (APP):Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) would undertake two mega projects of construction of Abdullah Pur-Jhumra Road Flyover and widening of Sheikhupura Road with an estimated cost of Rs.3 billion under Urban Development Program.
This was stated by FDA Chief Engineer Mehar Ayub while briefing the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Abdullah Nayyar Sheikh about specifications of both projects and scope of development work.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Abdullah Nayyar Sheikh visited the sites to review the administrative and technical aspects of these mega projects whereas Deputy Director Development Rana Tahir, Deputy Director Engineering FDA Umer Iqbal and others were also present on the occasion.
Mehar Ayub apprised the Deputy Commissioner and said that Abdullah Pur-Jhumra Road Flyover would be completed with a cost of Rs1.36 billion.
He said that the long standing issue of traffic flow towards Jhumra Road from the turning point of Abdullah Pur Overhead Bridge would be redressed through this development project.
He said that construction of 0.75 kilometer long flyover would be started from Railway Colony Tariqabad adjacent to old Abdullah Pur Overhead Bridge and it would end on Jhumra Road to facilitate the vehicular traffic and travelers intending to go towards Mansoor Abad and Jhumra Road.
The chief engineer informed that necessary departmental process was being completed rapidly including pre-qualification of contractors and tendering of the project.
He said that rehabilitation and widening of Sheikhupura Road from Nishatabad Overhead Bridge to Gattwala would also be carried out with a cost of Rs1.51 billion.
This three-lane road project had been approved by the provincial cabinet standing committee during its recent meeting, he said, adding that the project included rehabilitation of existing road and addition of 10 feet lane, laying down tuff tiles, construction of footpaths and drains on both sides.
This project would help in dealing with traffic flow on Sheikhupura Road in addition to depicting development beauty of the city, he added.
Deputy Commissioner Abdullah Nayyar Sheikh termed these mega projects very beneficial for the public and urban development and directed the FDA officers to complete all departmental process speedily.
He advised that any technical and financial hitch should be removed immediately and he should be apprised of departmental progress regularly.
A labourer off-loading the mustard seed at grain market for sell.
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Camel cart holder on the way loaded with household items
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RDA seals plaza, shops on Gulraiz Road
RAWALPINDI, Aug 31 (APP):Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) on the directives of Director General (DG), Muhammad Saif Anwar Jappa here on Thursday carried out an operation against unauthorized and illegal commercial buildings and sealed an office, a plaza and six shops on Gulraiz Road.
According to RDA spokesman, the Enforcement Squad including Deputy Director Building Control, Incharge/Assistant Director Building Control, Building Inspectors and others took part in the operation and sealed the plaza and shops.
He informed that notices were also issued to the owners of the properties namely Ansar, Riasat, Liaqat, Waqas and Safeer who violated approved building plans/maps, RDA Building & Zoning Regulations 2020 to construct illegal commercial buildings.
The spokesman said that the DG had directed the Land Use and Building Control Wing to take strict action against encroachments, illegal and unauthorized constructions and commercial activities without any discrimination.
The DG also directed the Building Control Wing to conduct a survey to identify illegal residential and commercial buildings.
The citizens were also advised to remove encroachments on their own to avoid legal action, he added.
President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) Dr. Khurram Tariq addressing a press conference at FCCI Complex
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Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar chairs a meeting on Pakistan’s Economy.
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SP Potohar holds ‘Khuli Kutchery’ to address grievances of citizens
RAWALPINDI, Aug 31 (APP):Superintendent of Police (SP) Potohar, Muhammad Waqas Khan on the directives of City Police Officer, Rawalpindi Syed Khalid Hamdani held a ‘Khuli Kutchery’ here on Thursday in Police Lines Headquarters to address grievances of the people.
According to a Police spokesman, Police Officers under Punjab’s open door policy were holding ‘Khuli Kutcheries’ to provide relief to the citizens.
He informed that the SP issued directives to the officers concerned to take action and submit a report on the complaint submitted by the citizens in ‘Khuli Kutchery’.
The SP on the occasion said, the ‘Khuli Kutcheries’ were being held to provide the citizens immediate relief and addressed their complaints besides it also helped improve standards of policing.
The SP issued orders to the officers concerned to complete inquiries and send reports within given time frame.
He said, all-out efforts were being made to ensure dispensation of speedy justice purely on merit to the people and improve service delivery standard.
The spokesman informed that the SPs were holding ‘Khuli Kutcheries’ to provide relief to the citizens.