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1033 out of 1046 complaints redressed in FESCO open courts in one day

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Imran Munir
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FAISALABAD, Aug 19 (APP):The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) claimed to redress 1033 out of 1046 complaints received in its one-day open courts across the region.
A FESCO spokesman said here on Monday that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Engineer Muhammad Amir had directed all Sub-Divisional Officers (SDOs) to arrange open courts daily from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in their offices and ensure redress of electricity related complaints on top priority.
He said that FESCO officers organized open courts in all 147 subdivisions and received 1046 complaints from the electricity consumers. These complaints were related to over-billing, replacement of defective meters, non-supply of electricity, defects in transformers and delay in new electricity connections. FESCO officers redressed 1033 complaints while work on the remaining was under progress.
He said that 287 complaints were received in First Circle Faisalabad and all these were resolved while 282 out of 290 complaints were redressed in Second Circle Faisalabad.
Similarly, 93 complaints were received in Jhang Circle and 139 in Sargodha Circle. All these were redressed.
In Mianwali Circle, 135 complaints were received out of which 131 were resolved whereas 101 out of 102 complaints were redressed in Toba Tek Singh Circle, he added.

WASA makes channel-IV operational for sewerage

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Imran Munir
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FAISALABAD, Aug 19 (APP):The Water & Sanitation Agency (WASA) has made its channel-IV operational for sewerage after repairing its collapsed area.
Managing Director WASA Aamer Aziz said here on Monday that the outer wall of channel-IV situated at Ahmad Nagar Colony collapsed due to heavy rains which caused severe problems for the system. However, WASA staff took this challenge on a war-footing and complete repair of the collapsed area urgently.
He also visited the site and said that the wall of the channel had collapsed due to removal of earth because area people of Ahmad Nagar, etc. stole it. A complaint has been submitted in the police station against the accused while further action was under progress.
He said that seven disposal stations were linked with channel-IV and now all these stations were made functional.
He said that channel-IV was facilitating the disposal stations of Ahmad Nagar, Elahi Abad, D-Type Colony, Satiana Road and its peripheral localities. WASA has laid a steel pipe in the repaired area of channel-IV because the spell of monsoon rains was expected to continue till September 15, he added.
Deputy Director Admin Shoaib Rasheed, Director Drainage Usman Zia, Assistant Director Owais Ali and others were also present on the occasion.

DC inspects cleanliness

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Imran Munir
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FISALABAD, Aug 19 (APP):Deputy Commissioner Cap (R) Nadeem Nasir reached different areas of the city on Monday morning to review the cleaning operation.
He visited Chowk Ghanta Ghar, its adjacent eight bazaars, circular road and streets. He checked the presence of cleaning staff on duty. The Deputy Commissioner said that the provision of a neat and clean environment to the citizens is a priority, so the Waste Management Company should fulfill its responsibilities in an efficient manner.
He said that citizens should also cooperate with waste workers and put the garbage into dustbins or hand it over to the sanitary staff, instead of throwing it in open areas, streets, manholes and WASA channels.
The Deputy Commissioner also visited the Saddhar vegetable market, Jhang Road, early in the morning and supervised the bidding process of vegetables and fruits.
He checked the supply record and urged the officers of the market committee to remain present on the bidding points to monitor the bidding process.

Livestock director visits veterinary hospitals, dispensaries

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Imran Munir
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FAISALABAD, Aug 19 (APP):Director Livestock Dr Syed Nadeem Badar paid a surprise visit to various veterinary hospitals and dispensaries across the division on Monday and checked availability of medicines and other facilities for livestock farmers.
He went to the office of deputy director livestock Tehsil Faisalabad, divisional cold chain office, mobile veterinary dispensary, tehsil Faisalabad, office of the deputy director livestock tehsil Sammundri, Civil Veterinary Hospital Tehsil Sammundri and Civil Veterinary Hospital Chak No.474-GB Tehsil Sammundri and checked attendance of the staff.
He also checked record registers in addition to reviewing sanitary and cleanliness conditions. He called livestock farmers and took feedback from them about the availability of veterinary services in the hospital and dispensaries.
He also planted a sapling in the office of deputy director livestock Sammundri under the “Plant for Pakistan” program and directed the veterinary staff to plant maximum trees at available spaces during the current tree plantation drive.

Chairman Senate condoles demise of Makhdoomzada Hammad Raza

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Imran Munir
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MULTAN, Aug 19 (APP):Chairman Senate, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani condoled the death of Makhdoomzada Syed Hammad Raza who was son of late Makhdoom Syed Jaffar Raza here on Monday.

He along with custodian of the shrine of Hazrat Musa Pak Shaheed, Makhdoom Abu Al-Hassan Gilani went to their residence and expressed condolences with family members and offered Fatiha on the demise of Makhdoom Syed Hammad Raza. Chairman Senate extended his condolences and prayed for the elevation of the deceased’s ranks.

While expressing sympathy with the bereaved family, Mr Gilani said that Makhdoom Syed Hammad Raza’s social services would always be remembered.

On this occasion, members of the deceased’s family, including Makhdoomzada Syed Hussain Abbas, Makhdoom Syed Qasim Shah, Syed Saif Gillani, Chairman Muhammad Ali Shah, Makhdoom Syed Amir Abbas, Deewan Naqi, along with other notables, social and political personalities, were also present.

3 dacoits arrested; four motorcyclists, weapons seized

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Imran Munir
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FAISALABAD, Aug 19 (APP):Sahianwala police have arrested three dacoits including their ringleader and recovered fur motorcycles, illicit weapons and other items from their possession.
Police spokesman Talish Abbas Jutt said here on Monday that the SHO Sahianwala raided and arrested three members of a dacoit gang, including ringleader Waseem alias Seema and his two accomplices, Shehzad and Faryad.
The accused were wanted to police of Nishatabad circle, Sangla Hill and Saddar Chiniot in 62 cases of dacoity, robbery, etc. The police recovered four motorcycles, 7-tola golden ornaments, two mobile phones, Rs.75,000 in cash, two illicit pistols and other items from their possession while an investigation is under progress, he added.

ISSI signs MoU with CSAI at Russian Institute of Oriental Studies

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Kamran Muraad
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP):The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Center for Scientific and Analytical Information (CSAI) at the Institute of Oriental Studies (IOS), Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS).
The signing ceremony was held virtually and marked the beginning of a new era of academic and research cooperation between the two institutions, said a press release.
Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General of ISSI, and Prof Dr Nikolay Plotnikov, Head of CSAI, IOS, RAS, signed the MoU on behalf of their respective institutions. The event was also attended by Dr Neelum Nigar, Director of the Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at ISSI, along with her research team and interns. Representing the Russian side, Mr Alexey Marinin, Senior Researcher, was also present.
In his remarks on the occasion, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood emphasized the significance of this partnership, stating, “This signing today marks an important milestone in our joint endeavors to deepen academic and research cooperation.
The world is witnessing unprecedented changes, and the dynamics of international relations are evolving rapidly. Platforms such as these can enable us to understand the fast changing environment as well as its impact on the global order.”
He also highlighted the importance Pakistan attaches to its relations with the Russian Federation, noting the expanding bilateral cooperation in various domains — including diplomacy, economy, energy, security, defence, culture, and people-to-people exchanges. He also underscored the fruitful Pakistan-Russia collaboration on regional issues such as Afghanistan and in multi-lateral fora including the SCO.
Prof Dr Nikolay Plotnikov, in his remarks, underscored the extensive practical research work conducted by CSAI and the diverse areas and themes they explore, ranging from the Middle East to Japan in the Asia-Pacific region. He expressed confidence that collaboration with ISSI would open new avenues for joint research and dialogue.
Dr Neelum Nigar highlighted that this MoU is the first formal document concluded between ISSI and a Russian research institute, marking a historic moment for ISSI. She expressed optimism about the potential for future joint research projects and the exchange of ideas between the two sides.
The MoU set a framework for collaborative activities, including the exchange of researchers and data, joint events and programs, and the initiation of joint research projects. This partnership is expected to reinforce the intellectual efforts of both academic communities and contribute to a broader and deeper understanding of the regions they study.
The ceremony concluded with reaffirmation of a mutual commitment to foster stronger ties and explore opportunities for further cooperation in the coming years.

Provinces should follow Center, Punjab to ensure substantive relief to masses : Tarar

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting, Culture and National Heritage Attaullah Tarar on Monday brushed aside the undue criticism about relief initiative of Federal and Punjab governments in power bills, and called upon other provinces to follow suit for ensuring instant relief to the masses during summer season.

Talking to the media, he said it was the foremost priority of the government to provide substantive relief to the masses, reduce price of the electricity and bring down the inflation in the country.

“Provision of the relief to the people by the federal and Punjab governments during the summer season is a good move which should be welcomed by all,” he added.

He said the federal government had already given upto Rs 5 per unit relief to all the protected and non-protected consumers in three months’ electricity bills (June to August) with a generous allocation of a subsidy of 50 billion rupees.

Tarar pointed out that all those consumers who used upto 200 units of the electricity per month, had already received the relief across the country.

Likewise, the Punjab government allocated Rs 45 billion from its own funds to give subsidy to those who were using 200 units to 500 units per month.

Cumulatively, the relief initiatives of both the governments did provide the much-needed relief to the masses, he said, adding now it was up to other provincial governments to take identical steps to ensure relief for the masses.

He said these relief steps ought to be fully appreciated and called for discarding criticism to work together for collective welfare and betterment of people.

He said the federal government had taken optimum measures to pass on substantial relief to the masses in the given circumstances and available resources. Similarly, it was prerogative of the Punjab government to take relief initiative for its residents, he added.

The minister said the government was fully committed to improving the living standards of people, citing the recent significant reduction in the petroleum prices on the eve of August 14 on the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz
Sharif.

He said advertisements have been published the newspapers to privatize the electricity distribution companies while a
crackdown against the power theft was already underway. A Task Force has been formed to find out a long-term solution for reducing the electricity prices, he added.

Substantive steps and measures had been taken to contain the inflation, he said, highlighting its marked reduction from 23 per cent to 11 per cent.

He expressed the confidence that the government’s pragmatic approach and people-friendly policies would further curb inflationary trend in the country.

DC directs for improvement in cleanliness

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Kamran Muraad
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PAKPATTAN, Aug 19 (APP): Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pakpattan, Sadia Mehr on Monday chaired a meeting regarding to control prices and improve cleanliness in the district.

The meeting was attended by the officers from relevant departments and district price magistrates, said the Chief Digital Monitoring Officer Punjab, Dr M Abdullah Tabassum.

The meeting focused on measures to control the prices of essential commodities and prevent overcharging in the district.

During the meeting, the DC instructed the officers to regularly monitor food prices and take swift action against any violations.

She emphasized that the administration’s top priority was to ensure that quality and affordable items were available to the public.

On the occasion, Dr M Abdullah Tabasim, Chief Digital Monitoring Officer, highlighted the importance of this initiative in maintaining public trust. The meeting also covered the cleanliness campaign under the Suthra Punjab initiative.

The DC urged all relevant institutions to collaborate in improving the city’s cleanliness and environment. She called on citizens to actively participate in this campaign as well.

He also stressed the need for immediate garbage disposal and the use of modern machinery to enhance the effectiveness of the cleaning efforts.

She directed officers to take practical steps to raise awareness about cleanliness and to ensure the success of the campaign. Officers were also asked to submit daily performance reports to track progress.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting regarding the review of ongoing projects of Information Technology, digitization and steps to increase IT exports.

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting regarding the review of ongoing projects of Information Technology, digitization and steps to increase IT exports.
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ISLAMABAD: August 19 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting regarding the review of ongoing projects of Information Technology, digitization and steps to increase IT exports.

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ISLAMABAD: August 19 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting regarding the review of ongoing projects of Information Technology, digitization and steps to increase IT exports.

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