Tag: Multan News

Environment deptt fines Kiln owners with Rs 3.5 mln

MULTAN, Oct 23 (APP):Additional Director General Environment Protection Department Dr Zafar Iqbal imposed a fine Rs 3.5 million on owners of seven brick-kiln without zigzag technology and causing immense pollution. According to official sources, the additional DG EPD conducted a raid after instruction from Caretaker Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi in order to discourage owners… Continue reading Environment deptt fines Kiln owners with Rs 3.5 mln

Commissioner for strict action against violation of one dish policy

MULTAN, Oct 23 (APP):Multan Commissioner Engineer Aamir Khattak took a resolute stance against the violation of the “one dish” policy at marriage halls. The Commissioner ordered the Deputy Commissioners of Multan, Vehari, Lodharan and Khanewal to launch an immediate crackdown on wedding functions. This ban on serving more than one dish at wedding events is… Continue reading Commissioner for strict action against violation of one dish policy

SNGPL removes over 33 domestic connections used for commercial purposes

MULTAN, Oct 22 (APP):Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) have raided against gas pilferers in various areas of the city and removed over 33 metres over using domestic connection for commercial purposes during a week. The task force teams raided in Gulgasht, Bosan road, Koray Wala and Ghaziabad areas against gas pilferers under the directions… Continue reading SNGPL removes over 33 domestic connections used for commercial purposes

Women Empowerment: USAID to offer scholarships to south Punjab girls

MULTAN, Oct 21 (APP):The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is set to provide scholarships to girls across South Punjab, with a focus on modern education, research, gender equality, and economic empowerment. This initiative was revealed during a meeting chaired by Vice Chancellor Women University, Dr. Kalsoom Paracha and attended by USAID representative Sheraz,… Continue reading Women Empowerment: USAID to offer scholarships to south Punjab girls

Nearly 6m bales of cotton arrival recorded at ginneries till Oct 15

MULTAN, Oct 18 (APP): Seed Cotton (Phutti) equivalent to near about six million (59,96,086) bales have reached ginning factories across Pakistan till October 15, 2023. According to a fortnightly report of Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) issued to media on Wednesday, Punjab ginning factories recorded cotton arrival figure of 25,43,100 bales while arrivals to ginneries… Continue reading Nearly 6m bales of cotton arrival recorded at ginneries till Oct 15

PFA launches safe food city project to elevate best culinary practices, promote healthier society

MULTAN, Oct 15 (APP):In a groundbreaking move to promote healthier dining options, the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) initiated “Safe Food City Project” aimed at providing citizens with high-quality food and enhancing their overall health. The project, which has been officially launched across the province is set to revolutionize the food industry by raising standards and… Continue reading PFA launches safe food city project to elevate best culinary practices, promote healthier society

Partly cloudy weather forecast for city

BAHAWALPUR, Oct 15 (APP):The local Met Office has forecast dry to partly cloudy weather for the city for the next 24 hours. The highest maximum temperature of 32 centigrade and the lowest minimum of 22 centigrade were recorded during the last 24 hours. The dry to partly cloudy weather has also been forecast for the… Continue reading Partly cloudy weather forecast for city

Commissioner for strict action to prevent smog

MULTAN, Oct 12 (APP):Commissioner Multan division, Engineer Amir Khattak, ordered crackdown against those involved in burning of crop residues and waste to prevent smog. He expressed these views while presiding over review meeting on performance of environment department here on Thursday. He also ordered to seal the factories causing environmental pollution by serving notices and… Continue reading Commissioner for strict action to prevent smog

NMU organizes awareness walk on World Mental Health Day

MULTAN, Oct 10 (APP):The Department of Psychiatry, Nishtar Medical University (NMU) organized an awareness walk regarding  World Mental Health Day here on Tuesday. It was aimed at highlighting mental health, its diseases and impacts and prevention. It started from the Nishtar administration block and culminated at NMU Clock Tower and was led by Pro VC,… Continue reading NMU organizes awareness walk on World Mental Health Day

Two robbers killed, another wounded by ‘firing of own accomplices’

MULTAN, Oct 10 (APP):Two robbers were killed and another injured in alleged ‘firing by their accomplices’ near Soni Dharti Colony under Setal Mari Police Station on Tuesday. According to police, they received a call last night that five burglars had committed a robbery at Soni Dharti Colony. The police reached the spot and surrounded the… Continue reading Two robbers killed, another wounded by ‘firing of own accomplices’

Public advised to invest in licensed organizations for safe investment

MULTAN, Oct 08 (APP):The public should invest only in licensed organizations for the safety of their capital and regular profit by spending wisely and avoiding nonessential expenditures in the wake of current financial circumstances. President Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI)  Mian Rashid Iqbal expressed these views in a seminar titled ” Pakistan Investment… Continue reading Public advised to invest in licensed organizations for safe investment

Women University organizes training session on leadership skills, gender equality

MULTAN, Oct 08 (APP):Women University organized a four day training session to create awareness among students about leadership skills and different concepts on gender equality with an aim to empower women. Dr. Sadaf Mehmood, Chairperson of the Department of Sociology, served as the focal person for this impactful workshop. Students from diverse fields such as… Continue reading Women University organizes training session on leadership skills, gender equality

Pb govt to announce 10-year plan for agriculture promotion soon: SM Tanveer

MULTAN, Oct 07 (APP):Caretaker Provincial Minister for Industry, Commerce and Agriculture, SM Tanveer, said on Saturday that Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his team have worked hard to enhance cotton cultivation and production due to which over 10 million cotton bales to be obtained this year. He expressed these views during a ceremony organized… Continue reading Pb govt to announce 10-year plan for agriculture promotion soon: SM Tanveer

Two drug peddlers held, drugs recovered

MULTAN, Oct 04 (APP):Gulgasht police have raided and arrested two drug peddlers and recovered over two kilogrammes of hashish from their possession here on Wednesday. According to a spokesperson for police, SHO Gulgasht Rao Zia-ur-Rehman along with his team have raided Pull Bararan and Syedan Wala bypass and arrested drug peddlers Muhammad Kashif and Khizar… Continue reading Two drug peddlers held, drugs recovered

FIA arrests suspect over human trafficking

MULTAN, Oct 02 (APP):A sub-agent who was reportedly involved in people trafficking to Saudi Arabia for beggarly reasons on an Umrah visa was caught during a raid by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The arrested accused nominated in the case FIR No 167/23 has been identified as Rab Nawaz s/o Sarfraz. The accused instigated two… Continue reading FIA arrests suspect over human trafficking

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