Three gangs busted, Rs 3m looted goods recovered

MULTAN, Apr 27 (APP):Police claimed to have arrested six members of three gangs involved in robbery and motorcycle snatching and recovered looted goods worth over Rs three million from their possession. SHO Mumtazabad police Rana Muhammad Asif along with his team raided and arrested Jaffar Khokhar gang and recovered 13 motorcycles worth Rs two million.… Continue reading Three gangs busted, Rs 3m looted goods recovered

World Veterinary Day: Veterinarians role in promotion of cattle farming lauded

MULTAN, Apr 27 (APP):Deputy Director of Livestock, Dr. Jamshid Akhtar, said on Saturday that veterinarians have a vital role in safeguarding animal health and promoting milk and meat production, and their contribution should not be ignored. While commenting on ‘World Veterinary Day’, he stated that veterinary professionals worldwide were recognized for their dedication to the… Continue reading World Veterinary Day: Veterinarians role in promotion of cattle farming lauded

JICA delegation visits Education Secretariat South Punjab

MULTAN, Apr 26 (APP): A high-level delegation of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) headed by Ms Chiho Ohashi visited Education Secretariat South Punjab and met with Secretary School Education Dr. Obaidullah Khokhar. They discussed provision of quality education to out-of-school children, including policy of modern alternatives education models in Sobhn-e-Nau and transgender schools. On this… Continue reading JICA delegation visits Education Secretariat South Punjab

Govt  to out source waste management companies to generate revenue

MULTAN, Apr 26 (APP):Punjab government is going to out source the operational and recovery wings of all Waste management companies including MWMC to improve their efficiency and to expand the scope from cities to districts of concerned divisions and to generate more resources. Chairman MWMC Mian Rashid Iqbal while talking to APP here on Friday… Continue reading Govt  to out source waste management companies to generate revenue

Commissioner for strict action against parents over not administering polio vaccine to kids

MULTAN, Apr 26 (APP):Five-day anti-polio campaign started in Multan district as Commissioner Maryam Khan inaugurated the drive by administering drops to a kid. Speaking on this occasion, Commissioner Maryam Khan said that more than one million children in the district will be given the polio vaccine during the campaign. 4380 teams have been formed to… Continue reading Commissioner for strict action against parents over not administering polio vaccine to kids

SNGPL takes action against 11 gas pilferers

MULTAN, Apr 25 (APP): Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) took action against 11 gas pilferers and disconnected connections. Sui Gas Task Force raided and disconnected two meters for illegal shifting. A domestic consumer was using direct gas while the meter was also connected as he opened the meter coupler and installed the direct pipe.… Continue reading SNGPL takes action against 11 gas pilferers

Farmers should preferably complete cotton sowing by May 15, say experts

MULTAN, Apr 24 (APP): Agriculture experts have advised farmers to complete cotton sowing preferably by May 15 by using certified seed varieties carrying tags to get higher production. Agriculture officials expressed these views at a cotton seminar organized by agriculture department in collaboration with fertilizers companies to provide production enhancing tips and guidance to farmers… Continue reading Farmers should preferably complete cotton sowing by May 15, say experts

WASA disconnects 144 connections of defaulters

MULTAN, Apr 24 (APP): Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) teams have disconnected 144 connections of commercial and domestic defaulters and recovered over Rs five million in three days. This was stated in a meeting held under supervision of Deputy Director Recovery Muhammad Arshad to review the performance of recovery section. He directed officials to speed up… Continue reading WASA disconnects 144 connections of defaulters

Dist admin conducts awareness seminar on Punjab CM Bike scheme at BZU

MULTAN, Apr 24 (APP):District administration organized an awareness seminar regarding Punjab Chief Minister’s Bike scheme at Bahauddin Zakariya University here on Wednesday. The seminar was held under supervision of Secretary RTA Mohsin Nisar while provincial minister for Transport Bilal Akbar Khan and Secretary Transport Ahmad Javed Qazi addressed via video link. The students were given… Continue reading Dist admin conducts awareness seminar on Punjab CM Bike scheme at BZU

Farmers express concerns on low wheat price in market

MULTAN, Apr 23 (APP): Farmers expressed concern on purchase of wheat against low prices in open market and urged the government to ensure purchase at recommended rates and save farmers from exploitation by middle men. Central Chairman Pakistan Kissan Ittehad Chaudhary Haseeb Anwar stated that the farmers were in immense trouble. He said this while holding… Continue reading Farmers express concerns on low wheat price in market

WASA disconnects 144 connections over default

MULTAN, Apr 23 (APP):Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has disconnected 144 commercial and domestic connections over default during the ongoing crackdown against defaulters. In line with special directives of the Managing Director WASA Chaudhry Muhammad Ali, the recovery department has launched a special crackdown against defaulters. The team recovered the default amount of over Rs… Continue reading WASA disconnects 144 connections over default

SNGPL fines eight consumers for illegal use of meters

MULTAN, Apr 23 (APP): Sui Northern Gas pipelines Limited (SNGPL) on Tuesday took action against eight citizens for illegal use of meters and also ensured recovery of Rs 100,000 from a defaulter. According to officials of Task Force, the consumers were using gas illegally as they were found making commercial use of gas, offering illegal… Continue reading SNGPL fines eight consumers for illegal use of meters

WASA disconnects 147 connections, recovers over  Rs 4.2m

MULTAN, Apr 22 (APP): Water and Power Sanitaniation agency (WASA) disconnected 147 commercial and domestic connections of defaulters besides recovering over Rs 4.2 million dues. A spokesperson for WASA said on Monday that all circle incharges collected Rs. 4,282,000 in dues, disconnected connections for 147 commercial and domestic  defaulters, changed the category for 46 users… Continue reading WASA disconnects 147 connections, recovers over  Rs 4.2m

Railway police claim to arrest thief

MULTAN, April 22 (APP): Pakistan railways police claimed to have arrested a thief for stealing cash from a woman travelling in Buisness Express. According to plaintiff, Rehman Mazhar travelling in a buisness class of bogie no.5 of the train as the accused identified as Usama hailing from Noshera Feroz, stole purse of a woman taking… Continue reading Railway police claim to arrest thief

12 candidates set to contest for Multan bye poll NA-148

MULTAN, Apr 22 (APP):About 12 candidates belonging to various political parties are on the run to win the sole constituency in the district, NA-148 in upcoming bye-elections scheduled on May 19. This National Assembly seat was vacant following the resignation of Senator Yousuf Raza Gilani who took oath as the Senate chairman recently. NA-148 Multan… Continue reading 12 candidates set to contest for Multan bye poll NA-148

SNGPL disconnects 3 connections during operation

MULTAN, Apr 21 (APP): Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) launched operation clean-up and disconnected three connections including two commercial and one compressor user and removed illegal extensions from two houses. According to details, task force raided and disconnected connections of two consumers who were illegally using domestic meters for commercial purposes. A consumer was drawing… Continue reading SNGPL disconnects 3 connections during operation

EUM syndicate sets up endowment fund

MULTAN, Apr 21 (APP): Emerson University Multan (EUM) syndicate established an endowment fund with seed money of Rs 10 million in its 4th meeting for varsity development. Chaired by Secretary of Higher Education Department (HED) , Dr. Farrukh Naveed, the meeting approved all agenda items unanimously lauding the university’s strides in introducing market-driven programmes, embracing… Continue reading EUM syndicate sets up endowment fund

Foolproof security being ensured at Churches: CPO

MULTAN, Apr 21 (APP):City Police Officer (CPO) Sadiq Ali Dogar said that foolproof security arrangements were being ensured at churches to avoid any untoward incident. In a statement issued here on Sunday, he said that best security arrangements have been made at churches to provide a peaceful environment to Christian community to perform their religious… Continue reading Foolproof security being ensured at Churches: CPO

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