FAISALABAD, Sep 27 (APP):The lawyers have allegedly tortured an Executive Engineer (Xen) of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) Tandlianwala division. FESCO spokesman Tahir Sheikh said here on Wednesday that Xen Tandlianwala Division Ehsan-ul-Haq, couple of days ago, went to the field along with anti-power theft team and detected electricity pilferage on the connections of some… Continue reading FESCO Xen tortured
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Police bust 43 gangs of criminals
FAISALABAD, Sep 27 (APP):Police arrested 115 outlaws of 43 gangs and recovered cars, motorcycles, rickshaws and other valuables from their possession during the last three months. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, Superintendent Police (SP) CIA Abid Hussain Zafar said that City Police Officer (CPO) Usman Akram Gondal had assigned special task to Organized Crime… Continue reading Police bust 43 gangs of criminals
Free eye camp held
FAISALABAD, Sep 27 (APP):The free eye camp at Alkhidmat Anwar Nazir hospital was going on successfully as 2,500 people were provided eyes checkup facilities including lab tests and FICO operations on the first day of the three-day annual free eye camp. Eye specialist Dr Shafqat Javed said here Wednesday that on the second day, about 2,000 people were… Continue reading Free eye camp held
ANF Regional Director calls on Commissioner
FAISALABAD, Sep 27 (APP):Force Commander/Regional Director Anti-Narcotics Force Brig Sakandar Hayyat called on Divisional Commissioner Silwat Saeed at the Municipal Corporation Office here on Wednesday. They expressed views for a complete eradication of drug menace from the society. The commissioner lauded the performance of Anti-Narcotics Force in curbing the menace in the society and said… Continue reading ANF Regional Director calls on Commissioner
Efforts on to broaden tax base: Chief Commissioner IR
FAISALABAD, Sep 27 (APP):Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue (IR) FBR Faisalabad Zubair Bilal said on Wednesday the FBR had expedited efforts to broaden tax base by utilizing data of 30 major departments and banks. Addressing a meeting of business community in Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI), he said that in the first phase, notices… Continue reading Efforts on to broaden tax base: Chief Commissioner IR
Three dacoits killed in shootout
FAISALABAD, Sep 27 (APP):Three armed bandits were killed in a shootout with Thikriwala police near Sadhar bypass, Jhang Road on Wednesday. Police took all the three bodies into custody and shifted to the mortuary at Allied Hospital. According to police here, five armed dacoits were looting a passerby at a picket near Sadhar bypass, Jhang… Continue reading Three dacoits killed in shootout
1,116 power pilferers caught in three weeks in Faisalabad division
FAISALABAD, Sep 26 (APP):The inspection teams of Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) caught 1,116 power pilferers during the last three-week crackdown in Faisalabad division. The detection bill of Rs 40 million of 3.2 million units have been charged from pilferers. Cases against 1009 pilferers were got registered, out of which, 126 have been got arrested. Divisional Commissioner… Continue reading 1,116 power pilferers caught in three weeks in Faisalabad division
Four dacoits arrested in Faisalabad
FAISALABAD, Sep 26 (APP):Roshanwala police arrested four dacoits and recovered two stolen motorcycles, cash, illegal weapons and other items from their possession. Police said here on Tuesday that the team on a tip-off conducted raid in Chak No.236-RB Kajlaywala and nabbed four outlaws of a gang including Asif Javaid, Dilawar and Mazhar Iqbal, etc. The… Continue reading Four dacoits arrested in Faisalabad
Four killed,five injured in van-truck collision
FAISALABAD, Sep 26 (APP):At least four people were killed,while five others sustained serious injuries in a road accident in the area of Satiana police station. Rescue-1122 spokesman said here on Tuesday that a passenger van collided with a truck coming from opposite direction on Tandlianwala road near Chak no.40 Satiana,Chamrail Jhal. Consequently,four people including Muhammad… Continue reading Four killed,five injured in van-truck collision
Five accused arrested, weapons recovered
FAISALABAD, Sep 25 (APP):The district police on Monday claimed to have arrested five dacoits of two gangs. A police report said a team of Ghulam Muhammad Abad police station arrested Sufyan and Ihsan. Police also recovered two pistols, cash and cell phones from their possession. Meanwhile, Dijkot police raided Chak No 262-RB and arrested Shahbaz,… Continue reading Five accused arrested, weapons recovered
City receives 86 mm rain
FAISALABAD, Sep 24 (APP):The city on Sunday morning received heavy rain which turned the weather pleasant with local Meteorological department predicted more rain in Faisalabad division during the next 24 hours. The minimum temperature was recorded 23 degree centigrade, whereas maximum temperature remained 31 degree. The dark clouds started hovering over the sky from night and… Continue reading City receives 86 mm rain
FESCO power shutdown schedule
FAISALABAD, Sep 22 (APP):The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has announced power shutdown programme in connection with necessary repair and maintenance of electric lines and grid stations on Sept 25. According to schedule, power supply would remain suspended from 8a.m. to 2p.m. from New Sabzi Mandi and Mujtaba feeders, from 7a.m. to 1p.m. from S-II… Continue reading FESCO power shutdown schedule
Special committee to be formed to resolve problems of minorities: Mushaal Mullick
FAISALABAD, Sep 21 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Human Rights & Women Empowerment Ms. Mushaal Hussein Mullick on Thursday said that a special committee would be constituted soon to resolve the problems being faced by the minority people. Addressing a gathering during her visit to Christian Town Jaranwala, she said that Pakistan… Continue reading Special committee to be formed to resolve problems of minorities: Mushaal Mullick
ECP urges people to help verify voter lists
FAISALABAD, Sep 21 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has appealed to people to coordinate with the teams visiting door-to-door for verification of voter lists. A spokesperson for the ECP said here on Thursday that the Election Commission has deployed staff who will verify voters and homes by visiting door-to-door of the people in the… Continue reading ECP urges people to help verify voter lists
Mehfil-e-Milad held at GCWUF
FAISALABAD, Sep 21 (APP):In connection with Jashn-e-Eid Miladun-Nabi, a mehfil-e-milad was held at the Government College Women University Faisalabad (GCWUF), here on Thursday. Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Zill-e-Huma Nazli presided over the ceremony while Special Advisor to PM for Human Rights and Women Empowerment Mushaal Hussein Mullick and Commissioner Silwat Saeed were among guests of honour.… Continue reading Mehfil-e-Milad held at GCWUF
1,423 power pilferers arrested
FAISALABAD, Sep 21 (APP):The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has arrested 1,423 power pilferers from its region during the last 16 day. Spokesman Tahir Sheikh said here on Thursday that on special instructions of Ministry of Energy (Power Division), the FESCO had launched a crackdown on electricity theft across its region comprised of eight districts… Continue reading 1,423 power pilferers arrested
1333 electricity thieves caught in 15 days; Rs.163.6 mln fine imposed: FESCO spokesman
FAISALABAD, Sep 20 (APP):Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has claimed to catch 1333 electricity thieves during 15 days of anti-power-theft drive in FESCO region. FESCO spokesman Tahir Sheikh said here on Wednesday that anti-theft drive was in full swings across the FESCO region and the special teams detected pilferage of electricity at 1333 points during… Continue reading 1333 electricity thieves caught in 15 days; Rs.163.6 mln fine imposed: FESCO spokesman
DC for continuing crackdown against power pilferers
FAISALABAD, Sep 19 (APP):Deputy Commissioner Abdullah Nayyer Sheikh on Tuesday directing to continue a strict crackdown against power pilferers, said that the elements involved in this crime should be dealt with iron hands so that no one could dare of electricity stealing. Presiding over a meeting, he directed for sending power pilferers behind bars after… Continue reading DC for continuing crackdown against power pilferers
FIA arrests 4 on Hundi charges
FAISALABAD, Sep 18 (APP):Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Faisalabad circle claimed to have nabbed four accused including owner of a private factory on Hundi charges and recovered currency of various countries from their possession. FIA spokesman said here on Monday that on a tip-off FIA team conducted raid at a water pump factory situated at Jhang… Continue reading FIA arrests 4 on Hundi charges
FESCO issues shutdown program
FAISALABAD, Sep 18 (APP):Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has issued shutdown program for Tuesday due to necessary repair, maintenance and expansion of electricity lines. According to the program issued by the company, power supply from AZ Apparel, K&M, Dhanola Industrial, Sajjad Estate, new Dry Port and Al-Makkah Export feeders linked with 132-KV Millat Road grid… Continue reading FESCO issues shutdown program